Syrians in Christian Neighborhoods Protest After Christmas Tree Is Burned The protests in Damascus broke out after footage circulated online of an artificial Christmas tree on fire in a mostly Christian town as masked men stand around it.

Grants will support efforts nationwide to strengthen Christian congregations in small towns and rural areas Lilly Endowment Inc. The post Grants will support efforts nationwide to strengthen Christian congregations in small towns and rural areas appeared first on RNS.

In Bethlehem, a Christian pastor says a year of protest for Palestinians shows few gains (RNS) — Asked about Mike Huckabee potentially becoming the U.S. ambassador to Israel, the Rev. Munther Isaac called the prospect ‘frightening,’ adding, ‘Huckabee presents himself, at least, as a man who does not live in reality.’ The post In Bethlehem, a Christian pastor says a year of protest for Palestinians shows few gains appeared first on RNS.

From the Surf to the Sermon: The Christian Surfers of Costa Rica A group of missionaries who surf have expanded to a remote part of Costa Rica, where people come from afar looking for the “perfect wave.” And maybe a little Jesus?

Community in Madison, Wisconsin, Gathers to Mourn Abundant Life Christian School Shooting Victim Rubi Patricia Vergara was one of two victims killed in Madison this week. At a memorial service, she was remembered as an empathetic teenager with a passion for music and art.

Christian Olivet University loses its license to operate in California but says it will remain open (RNS) — Olivet blames its woes on a long-running feud with the owners of Newsweek, former members of a sect led by David Jang, a controversial Korean minister and founder of the college. The post Christian Olivet University loses its license to operate in California but says it will remain open appeared first on RNS.

Abundant Life Christian School Shooting in Madison, Wisconsin: What We Know The police in Wisconsin are working to establish a motive for the attack, which left a student and teacher dead and six others injured.

An Excruciating Wait for Abundant Life Christian School Families After Shooting It would be hours before any details emerged about Monday’s shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, including that the shooter was a student at the school.

3 dead, others injured in a shooting at a private Christian school in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes offered no details about the victims but said other people were wounded at Abundant Life Christian School, a K-12 school with about 390 students. The post 3 dead, others injured in a shooting at a private Christian school in Wisconsin appeared first on RNS.

Lilly Endowment is funding efforts to share stories about the vibrancy of Christian faith Lilly Endowment Inc. The post Lilly Endowment is funding efforts to share stories about the vibrancy of Christian faith appeared first on RNS.

Did Christian Nationalism Win? Matthew Taylor on the Vote and the Future Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with religion scholar Dr. Matthew D. Taylor about the role Christian Nationalism played in the election outcome – and how it will show up going forward. Also, Director Stephen Ujlaki and Executive Producer Todd Stiefel on their documentary “Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy” The …

How an atheist hoaxer got Christian nationalists to publish Karl Marx (RNS) — James Lindsay made his name submitting hoax articles to academic journals to mock liberals. Now he’s after Christian nationalists — by submitting a fake article taken mostly from the Communist Manifesto. The post How an atheist hoaxer got Christian nationalists to publish Karl Marx appeared first on RNS.

Pete Hegseth and His ‘Battle Cry’ for a New Christian Crusade The veteran picked to lead the Defense Department has praised the brutal religious military campaigns of the past and has called for a Christian approach to governing.

Gunman Shoots 2 Kindergartners at Rural Christian School in Targeted Attack The gunman at the Feather River Adventist School in Oroville, Calif., later died of what appeared to have been a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the authorities said.

A 40-year-old Christian commune faces an uncertain future (RNS) — Approaching their 80s, peace activists Brayton and Suzanne Shanley wonder what’s next for the nonviolent lay Christian community they built from the ground up 37 years ago.  The post A 40-year-old Christian commune faces an uncertain future  appeared first on RNS.

Arcane Co-Creator Christian Linke Vows ‘We Will Learn From It’ After Fan Frustrations of the Netflix Show’s ‘Rushed’ Final Season submitted by /u/MarvelsGrantMan136

Innovative new Christian College Guide released to public Center for Academic Faithfulness & Flourishing The post Innovative new Christian College Guide released to public appeared first on RNS.

Tony Campolo, sociologist and famed Red Letter Christian, has died (RNS) — Known as a powerful evangelist and social justice preacher, Campolo had long advocated that Christian faith can transform the world — and people’s everyday lives. The post Tony Campolo, sociologist and famed Red Letter Christian, has died appeared first on RNS.

Ohio offers new way to use public money for Christian schools. Opponents say it’s unconstitutional COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — In President-elect Donald Trump, backers of school choice have gained an ally in their efforts to share taxpayer money with families to pay for things like private school tuition. The post Ohio offers new way to use public money for Christian schools. Opponents say it’s unconstitutional appeared first on RNS.

Christian groups seek to stop Israel’s land confiscation Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace The post Christian groups seek to stop Israel’s land confiscation appeared first on RNS.