(OPINION) The clash between Cardinal Blasé Cupich of Chicago and Archbishop Jose Gomez was a rare example – in public – of ongoing tensions among American bishops about how to handle Catholic politicians who dissent, in word and deed, from centuries of church doctrines on life-and-death issues such as abortion and euthanasia, as well as hot-button topics such as sex, gender and marriage.
Read More(OPINION) About a year into the pandemic, when face masks are largely mandatory, coverings have come to signify a wide range of things. Some Muslim women in the West who wear niqabs have reported a more positive experience.
Read More(ANALYSIS) In the months since the election, the Colorado Springs-based Focus on the Family has regularly provided election skeptics with plentiful ammunition and has embraced men and women in Congress who voted to overturn state election results. Meanwhile, Focus’s partner organization in Washington, D.C., the Family Research Council, continues to claim the election was stolen, and that Antifa—not Trump supporters—may have caused the Capitol attack on Jan. 6.
Read More(OPINION) Imagine that Jack Dorsey contacts you, as a Christian on social media, and asks how he could improve his platform. His belief in self-government on the Internet is valid—but how does it differ from the Founding Father’s impression of self-government being directly tied to religion.
Read More(OPINION) After rumors and visions of “Texit” from David French, one can’t help but wonder the potential for another conflict similar to the Civil War. There is a substantial ideological divide among Americans, and liberalist, French, is leading the mission of the rumored Texas secession.
Read More(OPINION) After prominent racial justice discussions in 2020, Schechter amends his first column on the subject, “Are Jews White? It’s Complicated.” He says that as a White Jewish man, he does not understand the struggles of being Black in America — and works with the Temple in understanding and standing on the side of racial justice.
Read MoreThis week’s Weekend Plug-in highlights efforts by Black churches to encourage members to take advantage of the COVID-19 vaccines. Plus, check out all the top headlines and best reads in the world of faith.
Read More(OPINION) Ostling explores the new prospective European law that could require that animals must be stunned before being slaughtered — going directly against Halal and Kosher traditions and practices.
Read More(ANALYSIS) Modern American prisons feature overcrowding, violence, harsh mental conditions and worsening recidivism. But new methods of correction — ones that emphasize religious freedom — are having real success.
Read More(OPINION) Within hours of taking the oath of office on his family’s massive Bible, President Biden signed a raft of executive orders — something that went on in the ensuing days — to undo strategic executive moves during Donald Trump’s presidency. During that process, he fan afoul of traditional Catholic teachings and, once again, placed the spotlight on his Catholic faith.
Read More(OPINION) The Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide of the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C., published a new report that identified Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the top countries at risk for new mass killings.
Read MoreThis week’s Weekend Plug-in delves into questions surrounding Christian financial guru Dave Ramsey’s multimillion-dollar Tennessee company and its sarcastic response to a religion reporter’s questions. Plus, catch up on all the faith-related angle from inauguration of President Joe Biden.
Read More(OPINION) Though religious preferences don’t necessarily define policy standards — for example, Joe Biden as a pro-choice Catholic — there has been a notable shift away from mainline Christianity in the House and Senate. There has been a rise in religious “nones” as well as Muslims, Hindus, and Jews in the group of the latest elected representatives.
Read More(OPINION) Just as Martin Luther said hundreds of years ago, “human nature is like a drunk peasant” — meaning that we topple from one drastic side to the other without acknowledging the wins and losses of each side.
Read More(OPINION) Perry explores the dangers of fusing the Christian and American identity labels together and how it led Trump to inspire a group of Christian nationalists to cause violence and insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Read More(OPINION) With just hours before President Donald Trump’s term comes to an end and Joe Biden is inaugurated, how will the media — and specifically the Catholic press — cover this administration?
Read More(OPINION) What are the dangers of hailing a political leader and making it a foundation of your faith like many evangelical right-wing Christians have with Trump? Where does this sort of personality cult become dangerous?
Read More(OPINION) Never having had any formal training in drawing and painting, Coreen was entirely self-taught. Over the years, she developed her skill to the point where her works found acceptance in many parts of the country. Her first love was depicting flowers, believing that God has created this colorful tapestry for us to enjoy and so in the early years she focused on nature and landscapes.
Read MoreThis week’s Weekend Plug-in explores why Christians seem so susceptible to conspiracy theories. Plus, as always, check out the best reads in the world of faith news.
Read More(OPINION) Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia are growing threats in Europe. The EU outlawed certain kosher protocols that also follow halal guidelines — expressing implicit bias towards animals over devout religious people. Though, they may need to prioritize cruelty during the animal’s life over cruelty during the animal’s death.
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