The degeneracy of Christian nationalism and the demolition of culture
(RNS) — The United States exists in a new-old universe. After nearly 250 years of democracy, it seems infected with
The midwives of democracy are already at work
(RNS) — Nearly nine months into 2025, it seems there is no escaping the soul-crushing headlines of clawed‑back voting rights,
Study suggests online religious services may be less effective than in person
(RNS) — Social scientists have long demonstrated that religious attendance can be good for you. People who go to church,
An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior: Muslim Feminist Ani Zonneveld
This week on The State of Belief, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush sits down with Ani Zonneveld, feminist Muslim activist,
Human rights activist’s new novel shines a light on ‘invisible’ asylum-seekers from India
(RNS) — Ruchira Gupta’s new young reader novel, “The Freedom Seeker,” tells the story of Simi, a 12-year-old girl from
Faith groups mark atomic bombing anniversary with White House vigil and Pentagon arrests
WASHINGTON (RNS) — On the anniversaries of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki 80 years ago, faith-based peace
‘Dismantling Racism’ series becomes study booklet
DALLAS — An eye-opening feature series on The United Methodist Church’s five-year-long initiative to overcome racism in the United States
Ryan Burge joins the Danforth Center at Washington University
(RNS) — Ryan Burge, who for years juggled roles as a Baptist pastor, political scientist and go-to source on America’s
Opus Dei Catholic who led Dallas ICE lawyers now defends immigrants
(RNS) — When Paul Hunker approached Dallas Bishop Edward Burns to introduce himself at the bishop’s 2017 installation Mass, he
Amid trial crisis, ACNA pushes forward with clergy misconduct overhaul
(RNS) — Amid mounting accusations of procedural misconduct in the church trial of one of their own bishops, more than