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Holy Dysfunction
God enters the world in infinite ways. For Christians, the most important way was through a blended, non-traditional family with very imperfect ancestors.
Turn on the Lamps
We want a glimpse of the face of God, reassuring us that we are not alone, that the cycle of death and rebirth has not stalled but will continue.
With or From?
Invasive species tend to take over and cause all kinds of problems, and there’s no species more invasive than humans. We’ve left no corner of the planet untouched.
Delights of Discipline
‘Discipline’ can be overused when it comes from a disciplinarian with an axe to grind. But discipline – the steady practices of disciples – can lead to wonders, too.
Advent’s Thirst
A week before Christmas, we may know the psalmist’s thirst. We may feel their loneliness. If that’s true for you, take time to drink and drink and drink in the river of God’s love.

Record-breaking floods, tornadoes prompt UCC aid — and more help is needed
The United Church of Christ’s Disaster Ministries unit is extending a helping hand to survivors of record-breaking floods and tornadoes that devastated communities from Missouri to Kentucky and West Virginia within the past eight months. In late July, flash flooding… The post Record-breaking floods, tornadoes prompt UCC aid — and more help is needed appeared […]
JLCM grants fund justice and love of community around the country; apply now for 2023
Training factory workers in organizing; providing medications for displaced asylum seekers; offering educational experiences and homework help; building safe spiritual communities. These are just a few of the ways United Church of Christ congregations and partners are using grants from… The post JLCM grants fund justice and love of community around the country; apply now […]
UCC, Disciples urge churches to launch signature drive on Korea Peace Sunday, Aug. 14
Members of two U.S. churches are being asked to sign an appeal to end a war in Korea that has lasted more than 70 years. The United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) are calling on… The post UCC, Disciples urge churches to launch signature drive on Korea Peace Sunday, Aug. […]
New UCC communication director has boldness and Gen TikTok on his mind
As a teenager, Charles Jefferson Jr. was invited to join the Usher Board at his church. It was a personal turning point. Being invited onto that team helped him mature in his faith. And greeting people as they arrived at… The post New UCC communication director has boldness and Gen TikTok on his mind appeared […]
‘Change is possible’: UCC leaders praise passage of historic climate change bill
Hope is growing for climate justice and more affordable health care. After hours of debate and political maneuvers, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on Sunday, August 7. Many advocates — including United Church of Christ leaders… The post ‘Change is possible’: UCC leaders praise passage of historic climate change bill appeared […]

Mar-a-Lago warrant unsealed. What we know and what’s next.
After requests from the U.S. attorney general and President Donald Trump’s lawyers, the warrant for searching Mar-a-Lago was unsealed. The intense public interest speaks directly to the proper functioning of American democracy, which relies on truth and the rule of law.
Salman Rushdie, long a target of death threats, attacked in NY
Salman Rushdie, whose writing has drawn anger in parts of the Islamic world and whose life has been subject to an Iranian bounty for 33 years, was attacked as he prepared to give a lecture at an event in western New York on Friday.
Everyone wants Mar-a-Lago warrant public, ASAP
Former President Donald Trump is echoing the Department of Justice’s call for the public release of the warrant the FBI used to search his Mar-a-Lago estate. The search enraged conservatives, prompting demands for transparency around it.
Pandemic learning recovery? Yes, and no.
There are signs that public school students have overcome aspects of their pandemic learning loss, but there’s still plenty of progress to be made. For both students and teachers, perseverance will be key to further growth.
On a Montana mountaintop, this lookout watches for fire – and hope
As climate change engulfs the American West, a veteran Montana fire lookout finds hope in the vast wilderness area she stewards.

Watch: How Nursing Homes Put Friends and Families on the Hook for Residents’ Debts
In pursuit of unpaid bills, nursing homes across Rochester, New York, have been suing relatives and friends of their residents. This CBS News report, done in partnership with a KHN-NPR investigation, takes a look at the practice and tells the stories of some of the people affected.
Big Pharma Went All In to Kill Drug Pricing Negotiations
For more than a century, the drug industry has issued dire warnings of plunging innovation whenever regulation reared its head. In general, the threat hasn’t materialized.
Abortion Is Just the Latest Dividing Line Between the Twin Cities of Bristol and Bristol
The community of Bristol straddles the border between two states with very different abortion laws. Tennessee prohibits most abortions at about six weeks and will soon ban them nearly outright. Virginia allows them at least through the second trimester. To maintain abortion access in the area, staff at a clinic on the Tennessee side of […]
Inflation Reduction Act Contains Important Cost-Saving Changes for Many Patients — Maybe for You
The legislation, which the House is expected to pass Friday, would allow the federal government, for the first time, to negotiate the price of some drugs that Medicare buys. It also would extend the enhanced subsidies for people who buy insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: A Big Week for Biden
Congress is leaving for its annual summer break having accomplished far more than many expected, including, barring unforeseen snags, a bill to address the cost of prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries and extend the enhanced subsidies for insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act. Meanwhile, the abortion issue continues to roil the nation as Indiana […]

5 Years After Fascist Rally In Charlottesville, An Insurrectionist Is On The City Payroll
Allen Groat stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, then returned to his job working for the town that was home to the massive neo-Nazi rally that defined the Trump era.
Pope Francis Meets With Transgender Guests Of Rome Church
The Pontiff has met with transgender people both individually and in groups over the course of his pontificate.
Suspect Charged In Deaths Of 2 Of 4 Muslim Men Slain In Albuquerque
All four victims were South Asian immigrants who attended the same mosque and were shot in ambush-style attacks, according to police.
Albuquerque Police Share Photo Of Car Eyed In Slayings Of Muslim Men
Authorities have said that all four of the killings have several things in common and that they are looking to see if any other crimes could be related.
The Religious Right’s Agenda Is Center Stage Again -- And It’s As Unpopular As Ever
The end of Roe v. Wade leaves Republicans wondering what’s the matter with Kansas.

"Change is Scary for Us, But Not for God": How to Activate a Church
In each month's Discipleship Matters newsletter, SNEUCC's Faith Formation team works to showcase the good works and best practices present throughout the Southern New England Conference of the UCC and beyond. If you're interested in having the work of your church/faith body or para-church organization showcased next month, please reach out to Faith Formation Program […]
Program Support Associate for Development Team Called
We welcome Marlena Maglieri aboard as she will officially start her new position on the Development Team tomorrow. She will be working under the direction of David Cleaver-Bartholomew as a Program Support Associate. Marlena says "I am so excited to take on the role as Program Support Associate with SNEUCC because I am passionate about […]
Common Application for Congregational Grants Now Available
Justice and Local Church Ministries of the United Church of Christ has decided to take a bold step in creating a common application that streamlines the granting process. The hope and goal is to ensure granting is made easier for congregations in the United Church of Christ and honor the intentions for funding in specific areas. […]
Communication Director on Sabbatical
Director of Media and Communications Tiffany Vail has taken sabbatical leave, and will be returning Nov. 13. In her absence, Digital Minister Rev. Eric Elley will serve as the acting communication director. General communication questions can be sent to him. He will be assisted by various members of the staff. Following is information on who […]

5 things you need to know from the ELCA Churchwide Assembly
COLUMBUS, Ohio (RNS) — The denomination's first meeting since the pandemic saw the election of the first Asian American vice president, as well as support for the #Landback movement and a long-awaited apology. The post 5 things you need to know from the ELCA Churchwide Assembly appeared first on Religion News Service.
Photos of the Week: Ashoura; ELCA Churchwide Assembly
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Ashoura commemorations, the ELCA Churchwide Assembly and more. The post Photos of the Week: Ashoura; ELCA Churchwide Assembly appeared first on Religion News Service.
Department of Justice to investigate Southern Baptist sexual abuse
(RNS) — News of the federal investigations comes several months after the nation's largest denomination passed new reforms aimed at addressing abuse. The post Department of Justice to investigate Southern Baptist sexual abuse appeared first on Religion News Service.
The climate bill is our generation’s moonshot. Failure is not an option.
(RNS) — As Ron Howard's new movie shows, our new adventure means digging deep, not going high. The post The climate bill is our generation’s moonshot. Failure is not an option. appeared first on Religion News Service.
Synagogue of judge who approved Trump’s search warrant cancels Shabbat service
(RNS) — The vitriol against Reinhart is part of an escalation of antisemitic animus propelled by Trump's fervent supporters. The post Synagogue of judge who approved Trump’s search warrant cancels Shabbat service appeared first on Religion News Service.

Filipino Activist Walden Bello Speaks Out After Arrest Just Weeks After Marcos Jr. Inauguration
We speak to Walden Bello, the longtime Filipino activist and former vice-presidential candidate. He was arrested Monday on “cyber libel” charges, which he says was just a tactic by the new administration to suppress his vocal criticism of them. The arrest took place just weeks after the inauguration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of […]
Saudi Spying Inside Twitter Led to Torture & Jailing of Saudi Man Who Ran Anonymous Satirical Account
A jury in California has convicted a former worker at Twitter of spying for Saudi Arabia by providing the kingdom private information about Saudi dissidents. The spying effort led to the arrest, torture and jailing of Abdulrahman al-Sadhan, who ran an anonymous satirical Twitter account. His sister, Areej al-Sadhan, and the lawyer for the family, […]
Afghanistan: The Taliban Cracks Down on Women's Rights as U.S. Sanctions Worsen Humanitarian Crisis
One year after the Taliban seized power again in Afghanistan, we look at the new government’s crackdown on women’s rights while millions of Afghans go hungry. We speak to journalist Matthieu Aikins, who visited the capital Kabul for the first time since the U.S. evacuation one year ago. He writes the country is being “kept […]
Headlines for August 12, 2022
AG Merrick Garland Calls For Release of Warrant Used in FBI Search of Trump’s Home, WaPo: FBI Searched Trump’s Residence for Classified Nuclear Arms Documents, Armed Trump Supporter Shot Dead in Ohio After Attempting to Breach FBI Field Office, Former Virginia Cop Sentenced to 7+ Years in Prison for Role in Capitol Insurrection, Evidence Mounts […]
L.A. Activists Demand Real Solutions to Housing Crisis as City Cracks Down on Homeless Encampments
As cities nationwide crack down on unhoused populations and soaring rents force people out of their homes, the Los Angeles City Council faced major protests this week when it voted to ban encampments for unhoused people near schools and daycares. The vote expanded an anti-homeless ordinance to include nearly a quarter of the city. “What […]

'Fresh Air' remembers Motown songwriter Lamont Dozier
Dozier and his songwriting partners Brian and Eddie Holland wrote the Motown hits "Stop in the Name of Love," "Baby Love" and "You Can't Hurry Love." He died Aug. 8. Originally broadcast in 2003.
The ordinariness of 'Ali & Ava' is what makes it extraordinary
A Pakistani immigrant and an Irish-born grandmother fall in love in a bleak English town in this sunny and upbeat film. Ali & Ava is a lovely, charming surprise.
How the Trump White House misled the world about its family separation policy
The Atlantic's Caitlin Dickerson spent 18 months filing lawsuits for documents to put together the story of the Trump administration's policy of separating migrant families at the border.
After a career of cracking cold cases, investigator Paul Holes opens up
Holes spent more than 20 years investigating crimes in California and played a critical role in identifying Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. as the so-called Golden State Killer. His new book is Unmasked.
How the Republican Party came to embrace conspiracy theories and denialism
Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank examines how the GOP got to where it is today, with some elected leaders and candidates still endorsing the lie that Trump won. His book is The Destructionists.

Justice Department Investigates Southern Baptist Convention Over Abuse
SBC has commited to cooperating with the federal investigation, which spans multiple entities. A federal investigation will look into the largest Protestant denomination’s response to abuse, following a bombshell report commissioned and released by the Southern Baptist Commission (SBC) in May. The SBC Executive Committee confirmed on Friday that the Justice Department “has initiated an […]
The Village Church Settles Abuse Complaint
The Southern Baptist congregation led by Acts 29 president Matt Chandler maintained it hadn’t done anything wrong, infuriating the family of the victim. The Village Church, a large Southern Baptist church in Texas pastored by Matt Chandler, has announced it reached a settlement with a woman who had reported one of the church’s pastors sexually […]
The Gospel According to Dungeons & Dragons
The fantasy role-playing game’s theological dimensions can be spiritually formative. In my four years of teaching theology at Wheaton College, one of my most memorable meetings was with a student wanting to know how best to defend Dungeons & Dragons to skeptical relatives. Students ask me all kinds of things during my office-hours appointments, but […]
When the South Loosens its Bible Belt
A growing breed of unchurched evangelicals is poised to heighten the culture wars. This piece was adapted from Russell Moore’s newsletter. Subscribe here. “If heaven ain’t a lot like Dixie, I don’t wanna go,” Hank Williams Jr. sang. “If heaven ain’t a lot like Dixie, I’d just as soon stay home.” The song was, of […]
Stand By Me. But Don’t Be a Bystander.
Pay attention to the sin of passivity, especially in church leaders dealing with abused women. In a lot of undergraduate psychology programs, a legendary crime case comes up. Kitty Genovese was raped, robbed, and repeatedly stabbed outside her Queens, New York, apartment building in 1964. Although the killing was horrific, the case isn’t studied for […]

Alito’s Call to Arms to Secure Religious Liberty
The challenge, he says, is to convince people who are not religious that religion is worth special protection.
Some Abortion Rights Activists Grow Wary of Biden in Post-Roe America
A practicing Catholic, President Biden has long sought a middle ground on abortion. But activists see the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade as a sign that Democrats have tiptoed too carefully around the issue.
‘Faith’ Review: Training to Fight Demons at a Monastery
Valentina Pedicini’s final documentary tracks the “Warriors of Light” — their leader, and their monks and mothers, in Italy.
Older Generations Are Reclaiming Rites of Passage
Rituals like graduations and weddings are few and far between for older adults. Some are finding ways to honor their momentous occasions.
Where Mantras Trump Medicine, Vaccines Are a ‘Violation’
The Baduy, an Indigenous group in Indonesia, believe that vaccinations are impure, and unnecessary, and that their beliefs protect them. To skeptics, they note their Covid death toll: zero.

With UCC grant, conference supports clergy mental health in pandemic
Both ordinary and extraordinary, the stresses on pastors and hospital, university and military chaplains during the COVID-19 pandemic are enormous. So the Indiana-Kentucky Conference United Church of Christ is pioneering ways to help clergy cope, using support that includes a UCC COVID-19 Conference Recovery Grant.
Meet UCC Volunteer Ministries volunteer Gail McAfee
The Rev. Gail McAfee is currently serving as a UCC Volunteer Ministries’ volunteer in North Carolina. She was brought in to provide mold remediation following Hurricane Florence. Why does she volunteer? “That’s what I was taught to do," she said. "I was raised by pastors and was taught to respect all people, regardless of their current […]
In typhoon-prone Philippines, recovery from Ambo begins as new storms hit
In the Philippines, UCC Disaster Ministries is aiding recovery from Typhoon Ambo/VongFong as new storms hit diverse areas of this nation of islands. Typhoon Goni/Rolly is on track to make landfall on Luzon Sunday morning (Nov. 1). Just a few days ago, Typhoon Molave killed 22 people in the Philippines.
Deadline extended for COVID-19 grants for conferences
The deadline for United Church of Christ conferences to apply for the UCC COVID-19 Conference Recovery Grant has been extended by two weeks, to December 14, 2020.

Consumers get a confidence boost
The economy is a mixed bag right now. Inflation remains high but may have peaked. There’s talk of recession, but the labor market is holding up and wage growth is strong. And though consumer sentiment is relatively low, optimism appears to be rebounding. Today, we’ll read the economic tea leaves. Also: The economic case for […]
As housing costs climb, legislation targets homelessness
The pandemic and skyrocketing housing costs are pushing more people onto the streets. As shelters struggle to keep up, more cities and states are making it illegal to sleep outside. But housing advocates say that criminalizing homelessness is not a fix and could make it harder for people to find permanent shelter. Plus, what the […]
Here’s what’s fueling that headline inflation number
Inflation clocked in at 8.5% annually in July, meaning that price gains have slowed but are still way up year over year. Today, we take a closer look at how gas prices can have an oversized impact on the consumer price index and why the costs of cooking at home are rising faster than your […]
Have we reached peak inflation yet?
With the consumer price index for July set to be released tomorrow, economists are on the edge of their seats, waiting to see if price increases have begun to slow. Today, we’ll provide a preview of what they’ll be looking for. Plus, home sellers lament cooling demand, tourist towns near Yellowstone wrestle with flood closures, […]
The TL;DR on the Inflation Reduction Act
The 755-page Inflation Reduction Act, expected to pass in the House of Representatives, will take aim at legislative priorities like taxes, the climate crisis and health care. Today, we’ll take a deeper look at two components of the bill: some big wins for Big Oil and Medicare’s ability to negotiate prescription drug prices. Plus, workers […]

United but Not Uniform: Finding Faith at the Women’s Convention
Thousands of women gathered in Detroit over Halloween weekend for the Women’s Convention, a conference meant to build upon the energy of January’s Women’s March—the largest single-day protest in U.S. history. Our Women and Girls Campaign Associate Jenna Barnett attended the gathering to learn what role faith played in this Convention. She was surprised by […]
Black and DACAmented in the U.S.
With the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in limbo, our Associate Web Editor Dhanya Addanki talked to Patrice Lawrence and Mwewa Sumbwe of the UndocuBlack Network about what the end of DACA could mean. This network was founded by undocumented black immigrants who wanted to center the voices of black undocumented people that […]
Can Virtual Reality Rescue Humanity?
Video games have long been dismissed from mainstream audiences as shallow or immature, but can they be something more? Our multimedia editor JP Keenan traveled to the "Games For Change" festival to talk with game designers about the power of "empathy games" and learn about future of virtual reality to see if it's the game […]
How These Christian Activists Are Putting the Death Penalty on Trial
In January 2017, 18 anti-death penalty activists were arrested and taken to jail for protesting against the death penalty on the steps of the supreme court. On this episode, our Associate Web Editor, @dhanyaddanki, talks to three of the 18 arrested death penalty abolitionists about why they fight against capital punishment. @ShaneClaiborne, Derrick Wayne Jamison, […]
You Can’t Mute All the Trolls: How to Be a Journalist in 2017
On today's episode, our deputy web editor @chwoodiwiss chats with with journalists @sullivanamy, @dawn_cherie, and @ayshabkhan about something journos usually don’t like talking about: when doing our job becomes too much. We discuss the public's rising suspicion of journalism, dealing with traumatic images, fending off Twitter hate, and—whew—why we still love the work. For more, […]

Letters to the Editor (Resurrecting this Historical Section): Redefining Anthropology?
Editor’s Note The lifeblood of science and social science is competition among ideas in healthy debate testing scholarly standards and findings. In recent years, as standards have begun to disappear in social science and as journals begin to advocate for doctrine in place of social science and discipline, the opportunity to challenge colleagues (and editors) […]
Returning Discipline to the Discipline: A Model Procedure for Reviews in Anthropology, Social Sciences, and Other Related Disciplines
This piece uses participant observation of and research into disciplinary procedures to reveal that review policies in anthropology, other ‘social sciences’, and related disciplines have become arbitrary and politicised with little to protect professional standards of a discipline and to avoid conflicts of interest that prejudice scholarship. To address the problem, this piece takes the […]
The Nonsense and Non-Science of Political Science: A Politically Incorrect View of ‘Poly-T(r)ic(k)s’
The purpose of this short essay is to highlight the failures in contemporary Political Science by sketching a small model of what the discipline would look like if it were in fact a “discipline” driven by scientific questions and methods responsive to public benefit rather than to indoctrination and control. Rather than simply accept, on […]
An International Legal Scholar’s View on “Is Economics in Violation of International Law? Remaking Economics as a Social Science”
An Ecological Economist’s View on “Is Economics in Violation of International Law? Remaking Economics as a Social Science”
Introduction Is mainstream economics with its many theories and recommendations compatible with international law, such as the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP, 2007) or the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development of 1992 (UN Rio Declaration, 1992)? Are globally renowned universities teaching economics in ways that violate international law? Can […]

Carole June Benson Estate Gift Establishes New Endowment Fund to Benefit the Coalition’s New Emergency Family Shelter
The Religious Coalition is the beneficiary of a generous gift from the Carole June Benson Estate. The Coalition has honored Carole’s legacy by naming the Community Living and Dining Rooms at the new Emergency Family Shelter in her honor. Additionally, a portion of her gift established an endowment fund to support the Emergency Family Shelter […]
Frederick couple embarks on 8,400-mile bike expedition across U.S. and back
Almost exactly 33 years ago, Neil and Margie Donnelly embarked on a 4,000-mile bike ride from Frederick to Florence, Oregon. Now, they’re doing it again. And this time, when they get to the West Coast, they’re turning around and coming back. Read more at fredericknewspost.com The post Frederick couple embarks on 8,400-mile bike expedition across […]
Thank you!
Thank you to our generous donors and supporters for helping us reach our goal to make the Emergency Family Shelter a reality. This weekend, Donors, Staff, and Community Leaders gathered at the new shelter for an intimate Grand Opening and walk-through. Executive Director Nick Brown shared these thoughtful words with attendees. “It’s almost cliché, the […]
Renovations at Religious Coalition emergency family shelter set to finish next month
Renovations will soon be complete on the farmhouse the Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs acquired in 2019 to house its emergency family shelter program. The coalition aims to finish construction on the building — located at 7516 Hayward Road — next month and start welcoming families to the shelter in early March, according to […]
Beyond Shelter Campaign surpasses $3.5 million in gifts, pledges, and government funding in support of the Coalition’s new Emergency Family Shelter.
Frederick, Maryland – The Religious Coalition Beyond Shelter Campaign has surpassed the fundraising goal of $3.5 million in gifts, pledges, and government funding in support of the Coalition’s new Emergency Family Shelter. The Campaign supports the establishment of a single-site 24-hour Emergency Family Shelter program. Co-Chairs Dr. Gregory Rausch and Pastor Barbara Kershner Daniel led […]

Two Years Into the Pandemic, Americans Inch Closer to a New Normal
Americans in 2022 find themselves in an environment that is at once greatly improved and frustratingly familiar. The post Two Years Into the Pandemic, Americans Inch Closer to a New Normal appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Trust in America: Do Americans trust the news media?
The declining public trust in the news media and polarization of news audiences have profound effects on civic life. The post Trust in America: Do Americans trust the news media? appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Trust in America: Do Americans trust the police?
While views of and experiences with police vary substantially across demographic groups, there is support for a number of police reforms. The post Trust in America: Do Americans trust the police? appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Trust in America: How do Americans view economic inequality?
Amid rising inequality, many Americans feel that the U.S. economic system is unfair and generally favors powerful special interests. The post Trust in America: How do Americans view economic inequality? appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Trust in America: In the age of COVID-19, do Americans trust science?
Public confidence in scientists has increased during the pandemic, though not among all Americans. We discuss the impact of trust on views of COVID-19 vaccines. The post Trust in America: In the age of COVID-19, do Americans trust science? appeared first on Pew Research Center.

PBS NewsHour: Russia’s war in Ukraine leads to historic split in the Orthodox Church
The Orthodox Church in Ukraine has been under the authority of Moscow since 1686. Until the 2014 war with Russia, that situation bothered few. Now a growing number of congregations, approximately 500 so far, have joined a new independent Ukrainian … More → The post PBS NewsHour: Russia’s war in Ukraine leads to historic split […]
PBS NewsHour: Following Father Theodore Hesburgh through Civil Rights era
The new documentary, “Hesburgh,” explores the life of Father Theodore Hesburgh, who served as a long-time president of the University of Notre Dame and is recognized now as one of the most important civic and educational leaders of the 20th … More → The post PBS NewsHour: Following Father Theodore Hesburgh through Civil Rights era […]
VIDEO: California’s first Muslim judge on faith and public service
Justice Halim Dhanidina was recently elevated to California’s Courts of Appeal, making him the state’s most senior judge of Muslim faith. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent David Tereshchuk talks with Dhanidina about engaging with supporters and critics alike, and setting an … More → The post VIDEO: California’s first Muslim judge on faith and public service […]
America’s Foremost Muslim Judge
America’s Foremost Muslim Judge By David Tereshchuk It wasn’t exactly a surprise for Halim Dhanidina to get a call in 2012 from California Governor Jerry Brown’s office saying he’d been picked to serve as a judge on the state’s Superior … More → The post America’s Foremost Muslim Judge appeared first on Religion & Ethics […]
The relationship between science and religion
The friction between science and religion goes back centuries. While the conflict often lies in beliefs and research, the common ground between the two is sometimes left unexplored. Researchers dive deeper into this debate. The post The relationship between science and religion appeared first on Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly.

5 Years After Fascist Rally In Charlottesville, An Insurrectionist Is On The City Payroll
Allen Groat stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, then returned to his job working for the town that was home to the massive neo-Nazi rally that defined the Trump era.
Pope Francis Meets With Transgender Guests Of Rome Church
The Pontiff has met with transgender people both individually and in groups over the course of his pontificate.
Suspect Charged In Deaths Of 2 Of 4 Muslim Men Slain In Albuquerque
All four victims were South Asian immigrants who attended the same mosque and were shot in ambush-style attacks, according to police.
Albuquerque Police Share Photo Of Car Eyed In Slayings Of Muslim Men
Authorities have said that all four of the killings have several things in common and that they are looking to see if any other crimes could be related.
The Religious Right’s Agenda Is Center Stage Again -- And It’s As Unpopular As Ever
The end of Roe v. Wade leaves Republicans wondering what’s the matter with Kansas.