Politics
Applying the moral wages of Watergate 50 years on
By Lovett H. Weems Jr. — August 22, 2024
(RNS) — What lessons might we draw from that scandal for our political dilemma today?
The man Biden calls ‘my rabbi’ on what it’s like to offer a prayer at the DNC
By Jack Jenkins — August 22, 2024
(RNS) — ‘You have to consider people of different faiths, different political persuasions when you give a benediction,’ said Rabbi Michael Beals. ‘You’re representing the Holy One.’
Controversy over an India Day Parade float is a slur on Hindu pride
By Suhag Shukla — August 21, 2024
(RNS) — Despite criticism of India’s new Ram temple, parade organizers were stunned at the response to the float.
Ukraine’s ban targeting Moscow-linked Orthodox Church risks US aid
By Katherine Kelaidis — August 21, 2024
(RNS) — Zelenskyy is about to test not only Ukraine’s carefully constructed global image but also its own path toward liberal democracy.
Ukraine’s parliament approves ban on Moscow-linked religious groups. One church is seen as a target
By Peter Smith — August 21, 2024
(AP) — Ukraine’s parliament has banned the activities of religious groups tied to the Russian Orthodox Church or any other faith group supporting Russia’s invasion.
Faith abounds at the Democratic National Convention, but don’t be surprised
By Jack Jenkins — August 20, 2024
(RNS) — Trump staffers have called the left ‘godless,’ but this year’s DNC painted a very different picture.
I’m an evangelical against Trump … and genocide
By Shane Claiborne — August 20, 2024
(RNS) — Like many Christians, I find myself conflicted this election season.
War in Gaza casts a shadow over DNC opening
By Yonat Shimron — August 19, 2024
(RNS) — On Monday, protesters had begun gathering in Union Park in Chicago, about a half-mile from the DNC headquarters, with 'Abandon Harris ’24' signs.
Six young evangelicals on the 2024 election
By Kathryn Post — August 19, 2024
(RNS) — Religion News Service spoke to self-identified evangelicals in their 20s and early 30s about how their faith is informing their potential pick for president.
Christians, evangelicals rally for Kamala Harris ahead of DNC
By Jack Jenkins — August 16, 2024
(RNS) — 'Voting Kamala … (is) a vote against another four years of faith leaders justifying the actions of a man who destroys the message Jesus came to spread,' said Jerushah Duford, granddaughter of the Rev. Billy Graham.
New York’s India Day Parade will not remove controversial Hindu tribute
By Richa Karmarkar — August 16, 2024
NEW YORK (RNS) — The centerpiece float of Lord Ram at this year's parade has been met with fierce criticism from those who say it represents anti-Muslim sentiment.
How a movement to resist Christian nationalism took on Project 2025
By Ruth Braunstein — August 16, 2024
(RNS) — Project 2025 was the perfect test of this emerging movement’s capacity to see it, name it and fight it. And they did.
Ram Mandir in the NYC India Day Parade is a symbol of hate, not heritage
By Sunita Viswanath — August 16, 2024
(RNS) — As Indian Americans become more visible in politics and public life, there is a growing need to reflect on the kind of legacy we are building.
The US has an opportunity to elect a female president. Our Scriptures would approve.
By Daisy Khan — August 15, 2024
(RNS) — A female president would confirm women’s true portrayal in our varied Scriptures.
Faith leaders meet at White House for climate goals
By Chloë-Arizona Fodor — August 14, 2024
(RNS) — One of the meeting's top priorities was to explain how faith communities can better use federal funds for clean energy initiatives.
