RELIGION

Matt Chandler under fire as podcast alleges Village Church hired father despite known abuse

(RNS) — On an episode of the “Bodies Behind the Bus” podcast Wednesday (July 11), two former members of the…

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The Episcopal Church revises clergy misconduct protocols for fairness, transparency

(RNS) — As it elected Bishop Sean Rowe its new presiding bishop at last week’s General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky,…

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Hate on the Rise? Exploring the SPLC’s Annual Hate and Extremism Report

 Just in time for the election season comes a surge in disinformation campaigns by far-right extremist organizations targeting marginalized…

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The problem with social media and kids is also spiritual

(RNS) — Want to find that one issue upon which at least some Democrats and Republicans can agree? Here it…

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The Jewish summer weeks of mourning

(RNS) — The advent of summer fills me with dread. Not that I don’t enjoy warm days, barbecues or vacations.…

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The children of Sudan have been forgotten

(RNS) — Shortly after our flight had landed in Adré, Chad, on the border with Sudan, we were driving along…

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What would the SBC be today without Paul Pressler?

(RNS) — Paul Pressler, who died this month at the age of 94, served for decades as a state judge…

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Roberts and Alito are polarized on polarization

(RNS) — Sure, Chief Justice John Roberts got props from liberals this week for denying that we’re a Christian nation.…

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Diminished in size, Bosnian Jews hold fast to their identity

SARAJEVO, Bosnia (RNS) — Cantor Igor Bencion Kožemjakin doesn’t always know if he will have a minyan, or quorum of…

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Church led by SBC candidate Clint Pressley reports volunteer to police for alleged abuse

(RNS) — A volunteer at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, a Southern Baptist megachurch in Charlotte, North Carolina, was arrested last…

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