Faith groups claim legal victories on refugees, ICE raids at houses of worship
‘The courts are still working in this country,’ said Mark Hetfield, head of HIAS, a Jewish organization that works with refugees. ‘Thank God.’
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In less than four months, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church has doled out more than $3.5 million in rent support to hundreds of people who have walked through its doors.
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In Richard Hays, a rare combination of confidence and contrition
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Trump Bible gets new ‘Inauguration Day Edition’ just in time for Jan. 6
A new ad urges supporters to buy a Bible commemorating Trump's return to the White House. The new edition of the God Bless the USA Bible features Trump's name on the cover and will be on sale until Jan. 19.
Richard Hays, influential scholar who changed his mind on same-sex marriage, has died
The renowned New Testament scholar and former dean of Duke Divinity School described his most recent book as an act of repentance for the way his work had been used to harm LGBTQ people and to divide Christians.
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Carter was the only U.S. president to have taught Sunday school while in office, according to the White House Historical Association.
Religious traditions can help with holiday blues, mental health experts say
'During the holidays, we are practicing relational spirituality and engaging in our awakened brain,' said one professor of psychology.
Outside Supreme Court, religious protesters mostly rally in favor of transgender rights
‘As a trans person myself, I know that I’m just as much an image of God as a cisgender, heterosexual person of whatever color, race and creed,’ said the Rev. M.E. Eccles, a trans Episcopal priest.
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Bishop Gene Robinson, first openly gay Episcopal bishop, preaches defense of McBride
Robinson voiced deep frustration with the critics of U.S. Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, who is the first openly transgender person elected to Congress and an ordained Presbyterian elder.
In Mike Huckabee, Israel will have a longtime friend and true believer as ambassador
The former Arkansas governor and pastor-turned-Fox News host has been a supporter of Israel since his first visit in the 1970s. He sees the growth of Israel as a sign that biblical prophecies are true.
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‘Our people were elated, for the most part, over the election results,’ said Robert Jeffress, a Southern Baptist pastor.
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Besides needing to pick a new leader, the Church of England has an urgent need to show in short order that it can respond to abuse.
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At a time of upheaval, the Duke University theologian and environmentalist urges people to connect to others and nature.
Gustavo Gutiérrez, founding father of liberation theology, dies at 96
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The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, led by the late evangelist’s son the Rev. Franklin Graham, has said it might sue over the ad’s use of clips from a 1988 Graham sermon.
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Despite Vatican’s evasions on ordination, women demand answers at upcoming synod
Pope Francis' Synod on Synodality allowed for unprecedented discussions on the future of women in the church.