Allegations against Tim Ballard, inspiration behind ‘Sound of Freedom,’ explain rebuke by LDS Church (RNS) — The church distanced itself from the ‘Sound of Freedom’ hero. The post Allegations against Tim Ballard, inspiration behind ‘Sound of Freedom,’ explain rebuke by LDS Church appeared first on Religion News Service.

Canada expels Indian diplomat as it investigates India’s possible link to Sikh activist’s slaying TORONTO (AP) — Trudeau told Parliament that he brought up the slaying with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G-20 last week. He said he told Modi that any Indian government involvement would be unacceptable and that he asked for cooperation in the investigation. The post Canada expels Indian diplomat as it investigates India’s possible …

Is a pastor’s sin a private matter? Johnny Hunt lawsuit makes that claim. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) — The former SBC president and longtime megachurch pastor covered up his sexual misconduct for a decade. Now he’s suing SBC leaders for revealing his sins. The post Is a pastor’s sin a private matter? Johnny Hunt lawsuit makes that claim. appeared first on Religion News Service.

Pope Francis warns Bill Clinton of ‘wind of war that blows throughout the world’ VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis spoke to former US President Bill Clinton online during a conference addressing urgent global issues. The post Pope Francis warns Bill Clinton of ‘wind of war that blows throughout the world’ appeared first on Religion News Service.

African churches urge US Congress to reauthorize PEPFAR NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The leaders are writing in response to a letter sent to Congress in June by religious groups and legislators asserting that the funds for the program were financing family planning and reproductive health programs, including abortion.  The post African churches urge US Congress to reauthorize PEPFAR appeared first on Relig…

Why do I still go to church? It’s a good question. (RNS) — There’s more to it than community or spirituality or even wanting to raise my kids right. The post Why do I still go to church? It’s a good question. appeared first on Religion News Service.

Anglican Watch petitions Episcopal Church leaders for accountability Anglican Watch The post Anglican Watch petitions Episcopal Church leaders for accountability appeared first on Religion News Service.

REM was right. We are “losing our religion.” Has religion failed us, or have we failed religion? A century old book contains an answer to our spiritual emptiness. The post REM was right. We are “losing our religion.” appeared first on Religion News Service.

Hundreds to gather at ‘Restore 2023’ for insight and healing from church hurt The Roys Report The post Hundreds to gather at ‘Restore 2023’ for insight and healing from church hurt appeared first on Religion News Service.

Biotech’s repugnant new advance is worthy of everyone’s critical attention (RNS) — Scientists have swapped human reproduction for a different process entirely. The post Biotech’s repugnant new advance is worthy of everyone’s critical attention appeared first on Religion News Service.

Faith and Public Service with Texas Reps Salman Bhojani and James Talarico State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Texas State Representatives Salman Bhojani and James Talarico. The post Faith and Public Service with Texas Reps Salman Bhojani and James Talarico appeared first on Religion News Service.

Photos of the Week: Birmingham bombing anniversary; Nepalese festivals (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes the 60th anniversary of the bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Hindu and Buddhist festivals in Nepal and more. The post Photos of the Week: Birmingham bombing anniversary; Nepalese festivals appeared first on Religion News Service.

Why I am hunger striking to end caste discrimination (RNS) — We ask Gov. Newsom to sign California’s historic anti-discrimination bill. The post Why I am hunger striking to end caste discrimination appeared first on Religion News Service.

Digging into her family’s past, she discovered a hidden legacy almost lost (RNS) — Linda Ambrus Broenniman knew her parents came to the United States to escape communism. Why would her father conceal his Jewish past? The post Digging into her family’s past, she discovered a hidden legacy almost lost appeared first on Religion News Service.

March for Our Lives, faith leaders call on Florida lawmakers to ‘cease and desist’ (RNS) — ‘Instead of focusing on and addressing the real issues, you spend time promoting hate and division, contrary to our deepest religious values,’ reads a letter from activists addressed to Florida lawmakers. The post March for Our Lives, faith leaders call on Florida lawmakers to ‘cease and desist’ appeared first on Religion News Service.

Vatican brings its message for peace in Ukraine to Beijing (RNS) — The meeting with Chinese officials is the latest step in Pope Francis’ appeals for peace in Ukraine. The post Vatican brings its message for peace in Ukraine to Beijing appeared first on Religion News Service.

Community has always been at the heart of the Jewish High Holidays (The Conversation) — Community is vital in Jewish ritual and tradition, and the High Holidays are no exception, a Judaic studies scholar writes. The post Community has always been at the heart of the Jewish High Holidays appeared first on Religion News Service.

From ‘Nights on Broadway’ to ‘1963’: Candi Staton recalls 16th St. Baptist bombing (RNS) — ‘I was thinking about trying to protect my children. And we had to drive right through the worst part of the riots — downtown Birmingham,’ she said. The post From ‘Nights on Broadway’ to ‘1963’: Candi Staton recalls 16th St. Baptist bombing appeared first on Religion News Service.

Mainline Protestants, though divided politically, make room for clergy’s views (RNS) — America’s nonevangelical white Christians are cultivating healthy political discourse. The post Mainline Protestants, though divided politically, make room for clergy’s views appeared first on Religion News Service.

Catholics in Ukraine struggle as Pope Francis’ approval rating is at an all-time low VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis and Ukraine have a different vision for peace in the region. The post Catholics in Ukraine struggle as Pope Francis’ approval rating is at an all-time low appeared first on Religion News Service.