National Cathedral windows shift from themes of Confederacy to racial justice WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘There is a lot of work yet to be done to confront systemic racism,’ said the cathedral’s Dean Randy Hollerith. The post National Cathedral windows shift from themes of Confederacy to racial justice appeared first on Religion News Service.

A fifth of Mormon college students in the US say they’re LGBQ, new study shows (RNS) — Among US Mormon college students, 78% said they were heterosexual and 22% identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual or something else. The post A fifth of Mormon college students in the US say they’re LGBQ, new study shows appeared first on Religion News Service.

The increasingly perilous lot of the pilgrim shows us all the path on climate (RNS) — People of faith can help bend the curve on emissions. The post The increasingly perilous lot of the pilgrim shows us all the path on climate appeared first on Religion News Service.

This Yom Kippur, she’ll pray inside the synagogue, he’ll secure it on the outside (RNS) — Shana Silverstein and Tom Barbieri are among a growing rank of intermarried synagogue members. The post This Yom Kippur, she’ll pray inside the synagogue, he’ll secure it on the outside appeared first on Religion News Service.

Photos of the Week: Yom Kippur; Brazilian religious freedom march (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Jewish commemorations of Yom Kippur, Brazilians marching to defend religious freedom and more. The post Photos of the Week: Yom Kippur; Brazilian religious freedom march appeared first on Religion News Service.

When technology says: “Hold on a second…” Just think: you can now instantly know someone’s name. Cool, huh? Not so fast. The post When technology says: “Hold on a second…” appeared first on Religion News Service.

From Rockettes to Riverside: Senior minister Adriene Thorne leads NYC church (RNS) — ‘I love bringing dancers that I know into the space,’ she said. ‘We had some at my installation.’ The post From Rockettes to Riverside: Senior minister Adriene Thorne leads NYC church appeared first on Religion News Service.

Suspended UMC Latina bishop found not guilty on all charges (RNS) — Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño, a leader of the California-Nevada Conference, or region, of the United Methodist Church, will return to her role after an 18-month suspension. The post Suspended UMC Latina bishop found not guilty on all charges appeared first on Religion News Service.

In search of a decolonized Jesus Pacific School of Religion The post In search of a decolonized Jesus appeared first on Religion News Service.

Pope visits multicultural Marseille as some in Europe talk of blockades to curb migration VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis’ two-day visit to Marseille is aimed at sending a message well beyond the Catholic faithful to Europe, North Africa and beyond. The post Pope visits multicultural Marseille as some in Europe talk of blockades to curb migration appeared first on Religion News Service.

Beloved N.C. Baptist charity leader steps down over alleged misuse of $89,000 in donations (RNS) — Michael Blackwell, who had led the Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina since 1983, spent tens of thousands of dollars in the past three years on personal expenses and used charitable funds to buy his wife a car, according to a forensic audit. The post Beloved N.C. Baptist charity leader steps down over alleged misuse of $89,000 i…

Congress needs to live up to its Christian protestations (RNS) — Do we really want Christian values to prevail? The post Congress needs to live up to its Christian protestations appeared first on Religion News Service.

The Porter’s Gate hopes to bridge gap between mental health and faith with new album (RNS) — ‘Sanctuary Songs,’ a 12-track album inspired by conversations about mental health and faith, was released on Friday (Sept. 15). The post The Porter’s Gate hopes to bridge gap between mental health and faith with new album appeared first on Religion News Service.

Canada gets muted allied support after alleging India may have been involved in killing of Canadian TORONTO (AP) — None of Canada’s most important allies — not the U.S., Britain, Australia or New Zealand, all knitted tightly together in the “Five Eyes” intelligence-sharing alliance — echoed Trudeau’s allegations. The post Canada gets muted allied support after alleging India may have been involved in killing of Canadian appeared first on Relig…

Belly dancers, terrorists or taxi drivers: Arab American comedians spoof stereotypes (RNS) — The Arab American Comedy Festival is launching a 10-month tour as the event turns 20. The post Belly dancers, terrorists or taxi drivers: Arab American comedians spoof stereotypes appeared first on Religion News Service.

Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Sikh activist whose killing has divided Canada and India? NEW DELHI (AP) — Following his death, the World Sikh Organization of Canada called Nijjar an outspoken supporter of Khalistan who “often led peaceful protests against the violation of human rights actively taking place in India and in support of Khalistan.” The post Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Sikh activist whose killing has divided Canada…

‘Holy Food’ explores American history and religion through food (RNS) — ‘Holy Food: How Cults, Communes, and Religious Movements Influenced What We Eat,’ by Christina Ward, is both history book and cookbook, with over 75 recipes. The post ‘Holy Food’ explores American history and religion through food appeared first on Religion News Service.

How Canada became embroiled in diplomatic spat over killing of Sikh separatist (The Conversation) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke of ‘credible allegations’ of Indian involvement in a Sikh leader’s death. The post How Canada became embroiled in diplomatic spat over killing of Sikh separatist appeared first on Religion News Service.

Jerry Falwell’s legal battle with Liberty University — and his brother — escalates (RNS) — In an amended complaint filed in federal court last week, Falwell Jr. alleged several board members diverted university funds to private causes and overlooked sexual misconduct by former leaders. The post Jerry Falwell’s legal battle with Liberty University — and his brother — escalates appeared first on Religion News Service.

ELCA hears from Indigenous boarding school survivor ahead of National Day of Remembrance (RNS) — The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is one of several mainline denominations reckoning with the role they played in the federal boarding school system. The post ELCA hears from Indigenous boarding school survivor ahead of National Day of Remembrance appeared first on Religion News Service.