Anti-Semitism Casts Long Shadows over Jewish Festival of Lights
(RNS) — Hanukkah is meant to mark the victory of the Jewish people over religious oppression.
But in the days and weeks leading up to
Former President George H.W. Bush Dies at Age 94
HOUSTON (AP) — George H.W. Bush, a World War II hero whose presidency soared with the coalition victory over Iraq in Kuwait, but then plummeted
California’s Camp Fire: ‘It Never Turned Daylight’
PARADISE, Calif. (BP) -- Members of Paradise Ridge Southern Baptist Church have asked pastor Bob Sorensen if they will continue to have a church
Faith Leaders Denounce Trump Proclamation Denying Asylum Outside Border Crossings
(RNS) — President Trump signed a proclamation Friday (Nov. 9) barring anyone who enters the United States outside of official border crossings from applying for asylum in the country.
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As Christians Split over Trump, Minority Faiths Make Their Mark
(RNS) — Muslim women were elected to Congress for the first time. The number of non-religious elected officials expanded. And for the first time in
Abortion, Marijuana, Gambling Win, Lose in States
NASHVILLE (BP) -- Abortion rights, marijuana use and legalized gambling drew mixed results on state ballots across the U.S. Nov. 6.
Does Trump Encourage White Supremacists? Faith Groups Divided in Survey
WASHINGTON (RNS) — A new survey shows a sharp racial and religious divide over whether the actions of President Trump are encouraging white supremacist organizations.
For ICE Detainees, Access to Clergy Is Infrequent or Absent Altogether, Rights Groups Say
(RNS) — In May, Roberto Rauda, an undocumented immigrant, went to a New London, Conn., courthouse to pay a fine for carrying an open container
For Churches, Michael ‘Like Being Hit by a Bomb’
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (BP) -- Hurricane Michael damaged at least 50 Southern Baptist church buildings in Florida and Georgia, according to initial estimates,
U.S. Trafficking Reports See Small Increase in 2017
Human trafficking offenses in the U.S. increased slightly in 2017, according to the FBI’s annual “Crime in the U.S.” report released on Sept. 24.