Photo essay: Ethiopian Orthodox in Ohio celebrate Meskel, connections to homeland (RNS) — A holiday observed by both Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox churches, Meskel commemorates the fourth-century discovery by Queen Helena of the True Cross upon which Jesus Christ was believed to have been crucified. The post Photo essay: Ethiopian Orthodox in Ohio celebrate Meskel, connections to homeland appeared first on Religion News Se…

In Hindu Heritage Month, Hindu Americans seek to educate the public — and themselves (RNS) — For Hindu Heritage Month this year, Hindus want to highlight their faith for external audiences, but also grow broader awareness amongst Hindus themselves. The post In Hindu Heritage Month, Hindu Americans seek to educate the public — and themselves appeared first on Religion News Service.

An Arizona school board member was told to stop quoting the Bible. Now she’s suing. (RNS) — Heather Rooks, a Christian who attends a large nondenominational church, says her First Amendment rights to free speech and free exercise of religion have been violated. The post An Arizona school board member was told to stop quoting the Bible. Now she’s suing. appeared first on Religion News Service.

In United Methodist Church trial, a church on trial (RNS) — A trial violated Wesley’s dictum ‘Do no harm.’ The post In United Methodist Church trial, a church on trial appeared first on Religion News Service.

What Pope Francis’ latest round of cardinal appointments means for the church (The Conversation) — The College of Cardinals has grown in importance, and size, over the centuries. The post What Pope Francis’ latest round of cardinal appointments means for the church appeared first on Religion News Service.

God gets needy, too This year, let’s keep God company. Because God is also lonely. The post God gets needy, too appeared first on Religion News Service.

A green card processing change means US could lose thousands of faith leaders from abroad COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — This change means that only applications filed before January 2019 are currently being processed, giving clergy with expiring visas no option but to leave their U.S. congregations behind. The post A green card processing change means US could lose thousands of faith leaders from abroad appeared first on Religion Ne…

Federal agency sues Chipotle after a Kansas manager allegedly ripped off an employee’s hijab (AP) — The manager’s “offensive and incessant requests” that she remove her hijab, and his attempt to physically take it off, were “unwelcome, intentional, severe, based on religion, and created a hostile working environment based on religion,” the complaint alleged. The post Federal agency sues Chipotle after a Kansas manager allegedly ripped o…

The legal and theological theory of the Doctrine of Christian Discovery Syracuse University The post The legal and theological theory of the Doctrine of Christian Discovery appeared first on Religion News Service.

Vatican, other faith leaders join in push for end of death penalty in Louisiana (RNS) — ‘We think that the clearing of Louisiana’s death row would be a monumental step towards the abolition of the death penalty,’ Vatican agency head said. The post Vatican, other faith leaders join in push for end of death penalty in Louisiana appeared first on Religion News Service.

Photos of the Week: Ethiopian New Year; Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes the Ethiopian New Year, Prophet Muhammad’s birthday and more. The post Photos of the Week: Ethiopian New Year; Prophet Muhammad’s birthday appeared first on Religion News Service.

Seattle Pacific University targets LGBTQ displays with new policy, say critics (RNS) — The new display policy permits freedom of expression within faculty and staff offices. The post Seattle Pacific University targets LGBTQ displays with new policy, say critics appeared first on Religion News Service.

Trump, once ‘most pro-life president,’ riles anti-abortion activists with new stance ‘President Trump’s disappointing comments only serve as an avenue for pro-lifers to find another candidate to support,’ said anti-abortion activist Abby Johnson. The post Trump, once ‘most pro-life president,’ riles anti-abortion activists with new stance appeared first on Religion News Service.

The fruit of the Spirit is not optional, despite what you might witness online (RNS) — Before social media, I honestly never knew people who claimed to be Christians would treat one another with such cruelty. The post The fruit of the Spirit is not optional, despite what you might witness online appeared first on Religion News Service.

Critics of Pope Francis won’t rain on synod’s parade, says papal envoy to US VATICAN CITY (RNS) — While conservative opposition to Francis and the synod often gets the limelight, it represents a small fraction of American clergy, said Archbishop Christophe Pierre. The post Critics of Pope Francis won’t rain on synod’s parade, says papal envoy to US appeared first on Religion News Service.

Adam Phillips, former Biden Administration lead at USAID, joins Interfaith America as Chief Strategy Officer Interfaith America The post Adam Phillips, former Biden Administration lead at USAID, joins Interfaith America as Chief Strategy Officer appeared first on Religion News Service.

The real threat of AI isn’t what you think (RNS) — AI has the capacity to undermine our understanding of the human person. The post The real threat of AI isn’t what you think appeared first on Religion News Service.

Dozens dead after blast in southwestern Pakistan at a rally celebrating birthday of Islam’s prophet QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Around 500 people had gathered for a procession from the mosque to celebrate the birth of the prophet, known as Mawlid an-Nabi. The post Dozens dead after blast in southwestern Pakistan at a rally celebrating birthday of Islam’s prophet appeared first on Religion News Service.

Why some Indians want to change the country’s name to ‘Bharat’ (The Conversation) — The government’s use of the Hindi word for ‘India’ revives debates over whether Hindi should be the national language – and reopens some old wounds. The post Why some Indians want to change the country’s name to ‘Bharat’ appeared first on Religion News Service.

French schools’ ban on abayas sends a message about who ‘belongs’ in French culture (The Conversation) — Catholicism, ‘Frenchness’ and secularism are often conflated in French culture, a scholar writes, while non-Christian traditions are viewed with suspicion. The post French schools’ ban on abayas sends a message about who ‘belongs’ in French culture appeared first on Religion News Service.