(OPINION) Vice President Mike Pence has the role of firming up Trump’s base over the coming weeks, making sure evangelicals and traditional Catholics pull the lever for the president.
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(OPINION) The campaigns leading up to the 2020 election are fraught with religious issues. Many—including President Trump—have criticized Joe Biden’s Catholicism. Journalists should look to Catholics for predictions of election outcomes.
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(OPINION) The coronavirus pandemic has required many churches to continue virtual worship. It’s sparked debates in the Anglican church about the validity of a “virtual Eucharist.”
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(REVIEW) “Words on Bathroom Walls” follows high-schooler Adam as he struggles with paranoid schizophrenia and transfers to a Catholic school for his last term. While there, he’s meant to learn the importance of confession.
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While most California churches remain closed after a spike in COVID-19 cases and a reversal of reopening plans, most beaches remain open with few restrictions. Saddleback Church, an evangelical megachurch, remains closed to in-person services, but its “surfer ministry” resumed operations at the beginning of August largely unhindered.
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As Jewish High Holy Days approach in September, rabbis are forced to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic. The period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is a time of reflection on God’s judgement and redemption. “Do I really believe that God will choose to spare me from, and others will die by, fire, famine or COVID-19?” one rabbi asks.
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During the pandemic, online activity has soared. A niche of podcasts for LGBTQ people interested in religion and spirituality have captured some of that growth, establishing themselves in the podcast market.
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(OPINION) Members of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe in God the Father as well as the Heavenly Mother. This is a belief completely unique to the LDS faith.
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The Democratic National Convention kicked off the week with a Sunday interfaith service featuring many different religious leaders but no Catholics, though Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden identifies with Catholicism. On Thursday, Father James Martin, a Catholic priest known for his work to advance LGBTQ acceptance in the church, is expected to speak and include pro-life views. Sister Simone Campbell, a progressive nun and friend of Biden’s, is also expected to speak.
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Pastor John MacArthur and Grace Community Church ignored California’s orders to host services indoors without masks or social distancing. The church filed a lawsuit against California officials, saying that state-mandated restrictions to prevent COVID-19 violate the state’s constitution.
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This week Kamala Harris, presidential candidate Joe Biden’s running mate, will take the main stage at the virtual Democratic National Convention in events streamed online, kicked off Aug. 16 by an interfaith service featuring Christian, Native American, Hindu and Jewish religious leaders.
Read MoreA growing Christian security movement focuses on training churches and ministries how to protect their congregations in case of gun violence.
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Rep. John DeBerry Jr., running for his 14th two-year term in the Tennessee General Assembly, has been voted off the Democratic primary for his conservative positions on issues such as abortion, gay rights and school choice. He says these positions are a result of his faith, not his politics.
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(OPINION) In times of crisis, people often turn to religion for comfort and understanding. Studies have shown that prayer and interest in prayer have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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(ANALYSIS) Biden is a baptized Catholic and has made his faith a cornerstone of his bid for the presidency, often referring to his faith as a guide in his decision making and a source of comfort in the tragedies he has faced in his life. But many Catholics point out that his policies oppose the Church’s teaching, specifically on abortion. Catholics weigh in on what it all means.
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A new Pew Research survey says a majority of Americans believe churches should follow the same restrictions as other businesses in their local area.
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(OPINION) As national news outlets increasingly abandon objectivity and transition into advocacy, some very important stories and trends — like the recent cases of vandalism against Catholic churches — never get to readers.
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(OPINION) A recent New York Times story about evangelicals in Sioux Center, Iowa confirms stereotypes more than the more nuanced reality of a diverse Christian community that serves each other more than seeks power.
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Matt Lieberman, who is in the middle of a campaign for a U.S. Senate seat from Georgia, is defending the racial content of his debut novel “Lucius.” Some have criticized the book by saying it presents a white savior narrative and uses racial slurs. Despite calls to drop out of the race, Lieberman is defending his campaign and his novel.
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(OPINION) The hashtag #JewishPrivilege was trending on Twitter in the month of July. But are Jews privileged? Many of them in America are white or white-passing, but others emphasize the effect of Anti-Semitism on Jewish communities.
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