Texas proposal would give schools the option to use Bible teachings in lessons
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas public schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons as an option for students from kindergarten through fifth grade
For Arab Americans and Muslims in newly red Dearborn, a mix of defiance, ambivalence, fear
DEARBORN, Mich. (RNS and NPR) — Jumana Judeh understands why so many in her Arab American community voted the way they did in last week’s
New research from State of the Church
Research focused on trends in church leadership reveals importance of trust, training and succession planning for pastors BOULDER, Colo. — As part of the State
Election 2024: No Mandate for Extremism
In the wake of a deeply consequential election, The State of Belief this week unpacks the electoral role played by religious communities, exploring how
No person is ‘evil,’ only ‘mistaken’
(The Conversation) — Democracy depends upon using words wisely. With the right words, citizens can live and work together, even in disagreement – and resolve
To those Jews who are still undecided
(RNS) — For the sins which he has committed (a parody of the alphabetical Al Chet litany on Yom Kippur): Abortion policy, desire to change,
St. Augustine was no stranger to culture wars – and has something to say about today’s
(The Conversation) — Americans are deeply divided, and the results of the 2024 presidential election are unlikely to heal these divisions. If the 2020 election
My family lived the horrors of Native American boarding schools – why Biden’s apology doesn’t go far enough
(The Conversation) — I am a direct descendant of family members that were forced as children to attend either a U.S. government-operated or church-run Indian
The Hu makes hits with praises to the sky deity
(RNS) — An eight-man heavy metal band from Mongolia known as The Hu has done what few thought could happen in the 21st century: Create
Judge hears arguments to block Louisiana’s Ten Commandments displays in schools
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A federal judge heard arguments at a hearing Monday on whether he should temporarily block a new Louisiana law that