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A new biblical epic, ‘The Book of Clarence,’ captures the political side of the messiah
(RNS) — The film director and music producer Jeymes Samuel, best known for his work as a music consultant on Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby,” reminisced to an illustrious gathering of Black Hollywood luminaries about watching “Jesus…
Ringing in the New With Rainn Wilson Ringing in the New Year With Rainn Wilson
It’s the final hours of 2023! As we prepare to turn the page to the New Year on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio program and podcast, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by a guest who uses skills…
When churches find out about alleged abuse, calling the police is not enough
(RNS) — When leaders of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas, found out in 2016 that a former church staffer had been accused of sexually abusing a child, they called the police and reported the information immediately.
Then…
Speaker Mike Johnson and the Christian Lawmakers
House Speaker Mike Johnson comparing himself to Moses while describing his divine call to the third most powerful office in the land stood out even as he accepted the National Association of Christian Lawmakers’ American Patriot Award …
Pope Francis cancels trip to Dubai for COP28 upon doctor’s advice
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis, taking the advice of his doctors, has canceled his upcoming trip to Dubai, where he was scheduled to attend the COP28 conference on climate change, the Vatican announced on Tuesday (Nov. 28).
Despite…
American evangelicals interpret Israel-Hamas War as a prelude to End Times
(RNS) — The End Times are not a topic Robert Jeffress needs much prompting to talk about. But when war broke out between Israel and Hamas on Oct. 7, the senior pastor at First Baptist Church in Dallas, and a national figure among…
In Washington, Jews and Muslims protest for cease-fire in massive Free Palestine march
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The streets of Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Nov. 4, played host to what organizers claim is the largest pro-Palestine rally ever held on American soil. Protesters filled Pennsylvania Ave and convened at Freedom…
US Jews fracture over support for Israeli retaliation
(RNS) — Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel broke the hearts of American Jews everywhere. Now it’s also tearing them apart.
The incredible loss of life from the attack and the ongoing Israeli retaliatory airstrikes in Gaza have ignited anew a…
Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies
The horrifying attack on the United States Capitol on January 6 has forced us to reckon with the fact that the greatest threats to our democracy can come from within. In particular, the insurrection’s unmistakable links to religious…
US religious groups do not view climate change as a crisis
(RNS) — On the same day Pope Francis issued a new call for climate change action, a group of mostly mainline Protestant and Jewish leaders launched a seven-year campaign to advocate for meaningful climate solutions.
“One Home One Future”…