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Will Trump’s latest indictment hurt him with evangelical Christians? Probably not.
WASHINGTON (RNS) — As president and since, Donald Trump has repeatedly sought to blunt the impact of scandals and prosecutions by leaning into his nearly ironclad support among evangelical Christian pastors and other leaders. Some of…
As organized religion falters, the devil falls on hard times
(RNS) — The 21st century has been hard on God, with faith in the divine and organized religion facing unrelenting decline.
The devil, it turns out, is not doing much better.
Losing faith in God seems to be accompanied by disbelief in the…
The King’s College makes deep cuts to faculty, cancels fall classes
(RNS) — The last remaining evangelical Christian college in New York City, The King’s College, announced Monday (July 17) in an email that the school, which has faced dire financial challenges, would not offer classes in the fall. In an…
Photos of the Week: Quran burning protests; Dalai Lama birthday
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes the Dalai Lama's 88th birthday, protests over the burning of a Quran in Sweden and more.
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Saudi Arabia’s new Hajj booking process has left many foreign pilgrims frustrated
(RNS) — Muslims from around the world began the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Monday (June 26). This year, about 2.6 million pilgrims are expected in the Islamic holy city, as the kingdom has lifted all COVID-19 restrictions…
After calendar change, many in Ukraine are looking forward to a new Christmas
(RNS) — Nearly five years after the Orthodox Church of Ukraine was recognized as independent from the Russian Orthodox Church by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, the OCU has further cemented its split from the Russian…
What the New Hillsong Doc Gets Right … and Wrong + Janice Lagata
… and very messy.
It’s not everyday Saved by the City hosts Katelyn and Roxy get invited to be on documentaries, but it is every Hillsong documentary. The latest documentary treatment of the global megachurch’s descent into scandal…
Young people aren’t buying far-right religious beliefs
(RNS) — Far-right politicians and influencers are on a rampage to impose their views on all Americans.
They’re pushing for book bans, unfettered access to guns, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, abortion restrictions and more — all in the name of…
Chair of NC Baptist Children’s Homes resigns after arrest for animal cruelty
(RNS) — Southern Baptists have been dogged by leadership scandals for years.
Now they have a different kind of abuse scandal on their hands.
A Baptist leader in North Carolina resigned this week after he and his wife were charged earlier…
Photos of the Week: Buddha’s birthday; Shavuot
(RNS) — Each week Religion News Service presents a gallery of photos of religious expression around the world. This week’s photo gallery includes South Korea's birthday celebrations for Buddha, Shavuot in Jerusalem and more.
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