Religion Unplugged(ANALYSIS) Do the Ten Commandments have a valid place in U.S. classrooms? Louisiana’s Legislature and governor insist the answer is “yes.” But on Nov. 12, 2024, a federal judge said “no.”
Religion Unplugged(REVIEW) Christmas may not be a Jewish holiday and “Hot Frosty” is entirely devoid of even the slightest hint of Hanukkah happening in the background. What I’m saying is this: Jews are way better at holiday magic. And since Christians get so...
Religion Unplugged(TRAVEL) Caodaist beliefs and practices are a similar blend — although these seem to be skewed more towards traditionally Asian spiritualities. Reincarnation, karma, ancestor worship and divination are all central elements, while the most...
Religion News Service(RNS) — Known as a powerful evangelist and social justice preacher, Campolo had long advocated that Christian faith can transform the world — and people’s everyday lives. The post Tony Campolo, sociologist and famed Red Letter Christian, has died...
Religion Unplugged(OPINION) As someone who battled unhealthy eating habits the first 59 years of my life, I am the last one to criticize someone for trying almost anything to lose weight. These are difficult battles, and many of us will take a lifeline wherever...
Religion UnpluggedAfter MinistryWatch published an article about the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, the administrative commission (AC) of the Presbytery of the Alleghenies filed additional charges and an indictment against Pastor Nate Devlin and the Beverly...
Religion News ServiceBALTIMORE (RNS) — Toledo, Ohio, Bishop Daniel Thomas took the reins from Arlington, Virginia, Bishop Michael Burbidge on Wednesday (Nov. 13). The post Chair of US bishops’ ‘pro-life’ commitee wants Catholics to see abortion’s impact on families...
Religion News Service(RNS) — There is no perfect way of selecting bishops. Even Jesus got it wrong one out of 12 times. The post The laity should have a greater voice in choosing bishops appeared first on RNS.
Religion Unplugged(ANALYSIS) Does anyone remember Oct. 7, 2023? Do you recall the heart-stopping morning news, declaring that Hamas terrorists had carried out the most horrifying, brutal massacre imaginable?
Religion News Service(RNS) — In the 1995 novel that inspired the musical and film, the Wicked Witch of the West is a green-skinned child of a minister exploited for his missionary endeavors. The post Q&A: ‘Wicked’ author Gregory Maguire on souls, saints and religion in...