Conservative Christian media leaders disagree over Trump’s treatment of AP GRAPEVINE, Texas (RNS) — Normally supportive of the president’s decisions, attendees at the annual conference of religious broadcasters expressed ambivalence about a squabble over what to call the Gulf of Mexico. The post Conservative Christian media leaders disagree over Trump’s treatment of AP appeared first on RNS.

Decline in American Christian observance has slowed, Pew study finds (RNS) – ‘The U.S. is a spiritual place, a religious place, where we’ve seen signs of religious stabilization in the midst of longer-term decline,’ said Gregory Smith, a senior associate director of research at Pew Research Center. The post Decline in American Christian observance has slowed, Pew study finds appeared first on RNS.

Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico. Pro-Israel Christian groups hope the West Bank is next. (RNS) — Pro-Israel evangelicals and some members of Congress want to use the biblical names Judea and Samaria for what is now known as the West Bank. The post Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico. Pro-Israel Christian groups hope the West Bank is next. appeared first on RNS.

33 Christian Reformed ministers take oath to a rival denomination as church split deepens (RNS) — The ministers, mostly from Grand Rapids, are no longer willing to abide the denomination’s increasingly rigid stance on sexuality. The post 33 Christian Reformed ministers take oath to a rival denomination as church split deepens appeared first on RNS.

Latino Christian National Network plans next steps to help immigrants after lawsuit POTOMAC, Md. (RNS) — ‘We are running a tremendous risk, but we are doing it on principle,’ the Rev. Carlos Malavé, LCNN’s president, said. The post Latino Christian National Network plans next steps to help immigrants after lawsuit appeared first on RNS.

USMNT star Christian Pulisic again has to prove himself at Milan. But why? Pulisic is one of Milan’s best players, but in the wake of a midseason coaching change and UEFA Champions League exit, he finds himself again having to justify a first-team place he’s already clearly earned.

Christian mission to former Soviet Union, Israel, serves up 31 million meals since Ukraine war began Slavic Gospel Association The post Christian mission to former Soviet Union, Israel, serves up 31 million meals since Ukraine war began appeared first on RNS.

In Trump’s Cuts to Aid and Refugees, a Clash Over Christian Values Vice President JD Vance and the Pope square off, as faith-based groups face an existential crisis.

Trump 2.0’s scapegoating of trans people is a Christian nationalist distraction (RNS) — Reprising arguments from the abortion debate, Christian nationalists are claiming to be ‘defending innocent children’ in their war against gender-affirming care. The post Trump 2.0’s scapegoating of trans people is a Christian nationalist distraction appeared first on RNS.

Instead of Christian nationalism, try Christian cosmopolitanism (RNS) — Christian cosmopolitanism calls for an expansion of our circle of concern, not to close it to anyone but Americans. The post Instead of Christian nationalism, try Christian cosmopolitanism appeared first on RNS.

Orthodox Christian Network launches new online magazine Orthodox Christian Network The post Orthodox Christian Network launches new online magazine appeared first on RNS.

R.F.K. Jr.’s Excited Fan Club: Conservative Christian Moms These parents believe in home-schooling and distrust food and drug companies. In Kennedy, they see “a bull in the china shop.”

Research suggests ‘moral foundations’ play a critical role in attitudes toward Christian nationalism (The Conversation) — Support and opposition to Christian nationalism are linked to people’s moral values more than religious, racial and political tribalism. The post Research suggests ‘moral foundations’ play a critical role in attitudes toward Christian nationalism appeared first on RNS.

King’s Non-Violence Trumps Christian Nationalism  This week, we focus on the confluence of the inauguration of Donald Trump on the day we observe Martin Luther King Day, January 20th.  Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush brings attention to the dichotomy of these two pivotal events, reflecting on the contrasting paths that America finds itself on—one leading towards justice, equality, and… …

How dangerous is Christian nationalism? Very dangerous — to America; to Jews and other religious minorities — and yes, to Christianity itself. The post How dangerous is Christian nationalism? appeared first on RNS.

Despite growing consensus, many Jewish and Christian groups loath to admit genocide in Gaza (RNS) — Christian and Jewish groups that do call out genocide often find resistance for even bringing it up. The post Despite growing consensus, many Jewish and Christian groups loath to admit genocide in Gaza appeared first on RNS.

Christian Nationalism and Hate Violence: What Can We Do? State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Zev Mishell, author of the new report “Together Against Hate” and National Program Associate at Interfaith Alliance. The post Christian Nationalism and Hate Violence: What Can We Do? appeared first on RNS.

A new opening for a Christian understanding of diversity (RNS) — We don’t need to throw the baby out with the bathwater when it comes to diversity. The post A new opening for a Christian understanding of diversity appeared first on RNS.

New Orleans’ attacker deserves to be understood like any Christian mass killer (RNS) — Muslims are exhausted by a double standard that portrays white attackers as mentally ill and all others as ideologically driven terrorists. The post New Orleans’ attacker deserves to be understood like any Christian mass killer appeared first on RNS.

119th Congress adds 2 Hindus, 2 nones, remains mostly Christian (RNS) — Despite America’s shifting religious landscape, the faith of the country’s representatives has changed little. The post 119th Congress adds 2 Hindus, 2 nones, remains mostly Christian appeared first on RNS.