Why are Israelis so happy?
(RNS) — You would not think it would be this way. Given the situation, you would think I would be...
Religion
Hawley’s Christian nationalism is the old-time civil religion, weaponized
(RNS) — Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley made a bit of news at the National Conservatism Conference last week by provocatively...
Matt Chandler under fire as podcast alleges Village Church hired father despite known abuse
(RNS) — On an episode of the “Bodies Behind the Bus” podcast Wednesday (July 11), two former members of the...
At the Olympics, athletes show guts, glory – and a lot of ink, including tattoos that profess their faith
(The Conversation) — This has been a wonderful summer if you follow sports: tennis championships, end-of-season tournaments and soccer’s European...
How July 4th and Juneteenth Can Bring America Together
Happy Independence Day Weekend! In this episode of The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly podcast and radio program,...
California Baptists cut staff, citing decline in Cooperative Program Giving
(RNS) — The California Southern Baptist Convention, one of 41 regional groups that make up the Southern Baptist Convention, announced...
Why Kinky Friedman still matters
(RNS) — I had not thought of the name “Kinky Friedman” in decades. And yet, when I heard of his...
Teaching the Bible in Oklahoma
(RNS) — I’m guessing Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters has not been in the best of moods lately....
Synagogues and churches in Dagestan. A synagogue in LA. There is a connection.
(RNS) — On Monday (June 24), we awoke to two seemingly disparate horrors. I say “seemingly” for a reason. First:...
Christian Reformed synod tells LGBTQ-affirming churches to repent or disaffiliate
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (RNS) — At its annual national meeting this week, the Christian Reformed Church in North America, one...
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