Religious Articles

The House Committee on Natural Resources unanimously approved legislation authorizing a Thomas Paine memorial in a prestigious Washington, D.C. location, advancing a project to commemorate the influential Founding-era writer.

American Jewish communities face deepening divisions over Israel as Yom Kippur approaches, with younger Jews often holding different views than older generations, straining families and congregations during the high holiday season.

Rev. Dr. Molly Marshall, a pioneering theological educator and gender justice advocate, reflects on her career as she begins her final year leading United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.

The Church of England’s General Synod voted to formally hear a Palestinian Christian document describing Israel as a “colonial enterprise,” marking a significant moment for Palestinian Christians but drawing warnings from Jewish leaders about Christian-Jewish dialogue.

The UK’s largest Muslim convention, Jalsa Salana, proceeded with enhanced security measures amid rising anti-Muslim hate crimes and a recent threat that forced another Islamic gathering to close early.

Kenyan Rastafarians are seeking to decriminalize marijuana use for religious purposes after a court rejected their petition earlier this month, viewing cannabis as central to spiritual practice.

Congressman Jared Huffman, the only current member of Congress who identifies as non-religious, is warning about the rising threat of Christian nationalism to American democracy in a new book.

US and Canadian authorities charged 37 people, including Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi, in connection with the 2023 murder of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and other crimes spanning multiple countries.

Pope Leo praised the US history of welcoming migrants in an address marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, implicitly rebuking Trump administration immigration policies.

Keith Townsend, a survivor of abuse by defrocked priest Ronald Paquin, expressed hope that the clergyman’s death in prison will help victims find closure and move forward.

The Christian Brothers obtained a moratorium on civil claims by abuse survivors, stating it lacks funds to pay claims while keeping nine convicted child abusers as members based on Gospel obligations.

Ezra Jin, founder of China’s prominent Zion Church underground congregation, has been released from prison and arrived in the United States following diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration.