Kenyan youth protesters hold Christian leaders to account as they force economic changes NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — ‘It is a wakeup call for the churches,’ said an Anglican priest. ‘The churches should remain independent, and I think the youth are angry that this is not the case.’ The post Kenyan youth protesters hold Christian leaders to account as they force economic changes appeared first on Religion News Service.

Christian filmmakers’ ‘Toxic’ movie takes off on major Middle East airlines SAT-7 The post Christian filmmakers’ ‘Toxic’ movie takes off on major Middle East airlines appeared first on Religion News Service.

At a progressive Christian festival in the woods of North Carolina, psychedelics were top of mind (RNS) — Joy Crawford described the fascination with hallucinogens as a “cultural groundswell” that the church would do well to catch up with. The post At a progressive Christian festival in the woods of North Carolina, psychedelics were top of mind appeared first on Religion News Service.

Hawley’s Christian nationalism is the old-time civil religion, weaponized (RNS) — The way it was during the Cold War. The post Hawley’s Christian nationalism is the old-time civil religion, weaponized appeared first on Religion News Service.

Christian McCaffrey explains why Cam Newton was left off wedding guest list Cam Newton was left off the invitation list for former teammate Christian McCaffrey’s wedding.

New study reveals Christian views on ethical ministry uses of AI Gloo The post New study reveals Christian views on ethical ministry uses of AI appeared first on Religion News Service.

The Washington insiders helping Sean Feucht spread Christian nationalism in Congress WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘It is time in America that we take back territory,’ Sean Feucht said in a video promoting his efforts to build a base on Capitol Hill. The post The Washington insiders helping Sean Feucht spread Christian nationalism in Congress appeared first on Religion News Service.

Pakistani court sentences Christian man to death for posting hateful content against Muslims MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — In August 2023, groups of Muslim men burned dozens of homes and churches after some residents claimed they saw two Christian men tearing out pages from Islam’s holy book, the Quran. The post Pakistani court sentences Christian man to death for posting hateful content against Muslims appeared first on Religion News Service.

Christian groups announce merger to “help shape future” of U.S. politics as elections loom I AM PR The post Christian groups announce merger to “help shape future” of U.S. politics as elections loom appeared first on Religion News Service.

Civil religion as a gateway to Christian nationalism (Sightings) — The inclusion of ‘under God’ in the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance was a sectarian move whose exclusionary effects are increasingly evident in today’s religious landscape. The post Civil religion as a gateway to Christian nationalism appeared first on Religion News Service.

It was meant to be a Christian utopia. Now this Nigerian community is helpless against rising seas AYETORO, Nigeria (AP) — The coastal Nigerian community of Ayetoro was founded decades ago and nicknamed “Happy City,” meant to be a Christian utopia that would be sinless and classless. But now its remaining residents can do little against the rising sea. The post It was meant to be a Christian utopia. Now this Nigerian community is helpless aga…

After Conviction, Trump Presents Himself as a Martyr to the Christian Right The former president portrayed himself as having “wounds all over” while suggesting that he was being targeted for his support of religious freedoms.

Christian Reformed synod tells LGBTQ-affirming churches to repent or disaffiliate GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (RNS) — At its national synod this week, the Christian Reformed Church in North America voted to put congregational leaders on ‘limited suspension’ if their churches publicly welcome LGBTQ+ members, violating the CRCNA’s official stance on same-sex relationships.  The post Christian Reformed synod tells LGBTQ-affirming chu…

Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law Signals a Broader Christian Agenda Gov. Jeff Landry wants his state to be at the forefront of a national movement to advance legislation with a Christian worldview.

How Christian nationalism is going under the radar in this election (RNS) — As the nonreligious population grows, many Americans are socially insulated from crucial political realities. The post How Christian nationalism is going under the radar in this election appeared first on Religion News Service.

Paul Pressler, Disgraced Christian Conservative Leader, Dies at 94 A former judge, he helped steer the Southern Baptist Convention to the right. But at least seven men accused him of sexual abuse.

A Christian group teaches public school students during the school day. Their footprint is growing INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Ohio nonprofit that provides off-site Bible instruction to public school students during classroom hours says it will triple its programs in Indiana this fall after new legislation forced school districts to comply. The post A Christian group teaches public school students during the school day. Their footprint is growing …

Christian ethics has long supported disability justice. Today, we need to do more. (RNS) — Catholics and others must fight for a broader ideal of disability justice. The post Christian ethics has long supported disability justice. Today, we need to do more. appeared first on Religion News Service.

Westar denounces Christian nationalism as threat to Christianity and US integrity. Westar Institute The post Westar denounces Christian nationalism as threat to Christianity and US integrity. appeared first on Religion News Service.

The Conservative Christian Network That Took Down Roe v. Wade A conservative Christian coalition’s plan to end the federal right to abortion began just days after Trump’s 2016 election.