#Christianity

With James Talarico and Adam Hamilton’s victories in Texas and Kansas, a movement to reclaim religion from the right has its first big wins.

Even though he’s clearly Muslim, he represents more Christian values than Trump does. According to Wikipedia: Contemporary Christian values are based on the teachings of Jesus in the Bible , including love, compassion, empathy, integrity, and justice.…

Former employees of Christianity Today say new leadership has been pushing back on independent journalism. About half of its staff members have left or been laid off over 14 months.

(RNS) — The Christian nationalist movement is relatively new in Britain but has caused concern, including among bishops who have tried to disassociate the established Church of England from it, following large demonstrations and some well-known far-right,…

“I think the reason I was willing to fight for my marriage was that I had made a lot of mistakes on my own,” Al Robertson admitted.

From RNS: Rededicate 250 touts a star-studded prayer bash with politicians, Christian celebrities

(RNS) — Sabastian Sawe clinched the London Marathon in record time, becoming the first human to run an official marathon in under two hours. His win also drew attention to the connection between running and faith for Kenyans.

(RNS) — As the U.S. embraces aggressive anti-immigrant policies, Clarkston, Georgia, is now a test of how to best protect the diverse community of refugees.

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LIFE LESSONS AND RELATIONSHIPS Loving Discipline of a Kinder Hand The fine line in every family One Great Leader and a Royal Pain All happy families express love similarly, and all dysfunctional …

(RNS) — While it is fitting and proper for individuals and congregations to rededicate themselves to their God in prayer, it is not the role of government to unite America in faith.

(RNS) — Asked to comment on the suit, a USDA spokesperson said: ‘While we do not comment on pending litigation, we will keep the plaintiffs in our prayers during this process.’

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — He chose to be an infertility specialist to help people. Thirty years later, scientific advancements made that easier than ever but created more ethical dilemmas.

From RNS: The Cherokee Bible, one of the language’s first books, is a window between worldviews

(The Conversation) — Christianity has inspired the design of many garments – with angels, the Virgin Mary and other sacred figures appearing on many designer outfits.

Scholars say American history is more Christian than secular advocates claim — and less religious than Christian nationalists would assert. A look at the complicated, contested history of America as a Christian nation.

In some ways, the debate over Paine's legacy today is a proxy for a much larger debate over whose vision gets to govern.

(RNS) — The study group’s recommendations are practical and easy to implement. They could be quickly adopted in the United States.

(RNS) — The land targeted by the federal government is at the base of Mount Cristo Rey, a mountain and pilgrimage site topped by a 29-foot-tall limestone statue of Jesus Christ.

BAD STAFFELSTEIN, Germany (AP) — While they may seem unfamiliar or even disturbing to some visitors, catacomb saints — or Holy Bodies — can still be found in many Baroque Catholic churches and monasteries across Bavaria.