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Ministers All of us

Pastor Rev. Cleo Graham

Deacon Interim Lead Pamela Walters

Moderator Earl Gardner

Minister of Music Wayne Dixon

Secretary Patricia Gray

Sound Technician Bruce MacCullagh

Treasurer Gail Martin

Sexton Thomas Best

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.

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 […]
Weekly webinars, Aug. 7–Oct. 23, delve into ‘illegal US occupation’ of Hawaii
The national governing body of the United Church of Christ last year called on the United States to admit that its presence in Hawaii is, by international law, an “illegal occupation.” Now a 12-week webinar, open to all, is delving… The post Weekly webinars, Aug. 7–Oct. 23, delve into ‘illegal US occupation’ of Hawaii appeared […]

What the Mar-a-Lago search portends for the US, and a president
The FBI took an unprecedented step of searching a former president’s residence. To Trump supporters, it smacked of political retribution. To opponents, the search shows that no one is above the law.
'Academically malnourished': Freshman class begins college behind
As a new group of incoming college freshmen gears up for orientation, the cost of two years of online learning during the pandemic has become apparent in their academic experience and readiness, education experts say.
In an unprecedented move, FBI raids Trump's Mar-a-Lago home
The FBI searched former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home for possible records that should have been turned over to the National Archives the day he left office. The raid, the first of its kind on a U.S. president, has raised strong objections among Republicans.
Federal judge: Ahmaud Arbery's killers get a second life sentence
Travis McMichael and Greg McMichael were sentenced by a U.S. District Court judge to a life sentence Monday for chasing down and killing Ahmaud Arbery whom they wrongfully suspected of burglary. William Bryan, who recorded a video of the event, was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Purdue’s tuition freeze at year 10: Most students graduate debt-free
Student loan debt has been reduced dramatically at Purdue University, which 10 years ago instituted a price freeze on tuition and other costs.

EPA Action Boosts Grassroots Momentum to Reduce Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’
Experts say the EPA’s recent declaration that some PFAS chemicals are unsafe at detectable levels in drinking water signals acceleration in efforts to curb exposure to compounds found in nearly every American’s blood.
Rapper Fat Joe Says No One Is Making Sure Hospitals Post Their Prices
A TV and social media ad offers a reason to check on the enforcement of a sweeping rule that requires hospitals to post information about what they charge insurers and cash-paying patients.
Newsom Pins Political Rise on Abortion, Guns, and Health Care
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims the role as the national Democratic Party’s political attack dog, he is trolling red-state governors over their positions on guns and abortion. He’s also making a case for himself — with health care front and center.
‘American Diagnosis’: ‘We Need to Be at the Table’: Native-Led Medical Research Aims to Rebuild Trust
Exploitative practices in medical research have contributed to the underrepresentation of Native people in clinical trials. Episode 10 explores the efforts of Indigenous scientists to rebuild this broken trust through tribally controlled research.
After ‘a Lot of Doors Shut in Our Face,’ Crusading Couple Celebrate Passage of Burn Pit Bill
Le Roy and Rosie Torres founded the Burn Pits 360 group that advocated for years for Congress to help veterans suffering from injuries caused by the massive disposal sites on overseas bases. Le Roy came home from Iraq suffering from breathing problems.

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.
Pope Francis Says He May 'Think About' Stepping Aside
“It’s not strange. It’s not a catastrophe. You can change the pope."
Rachel Maddow Rips Republicans' Promotion Of Christian Nationalism
“The Trumpiest part” of the Republican Party is increasingly supporting this right-wing movement, Maddow noted.

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 […]
Announcing SNEUCC's 2022-2023 Confirmation Retreats
Registration is now open! To ensure a spot for your attendants, you will be asked to make a deposit for each participant. Final count and full payment are due 21 days prior to the retreat. Please see each registration form for important information and policies. Space is limited to 35 attendees for overnight retreats and 50 […]

The Rise of Christian Lady Influencers + Hannah Anderson
Roxy and Katelyn are back for a four-part summer series on celebrity! First up: Hannah Anderson on why Christian women are flocking to Instagram to influence the heck out of you. The post The Rise of Christian Lady Influencers + Hannah Anderson appeared first on Religion News Service.
Queens community condemns attack on Gandhi statue as anti-Hindu vandalism
NEW YORK (RNS) — Leaders from the diverse Richmond Hill community in New York’s Queens borough came together on Tuesday to condemn an act of vandalism against a statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside of the Shri Tulsi Mandir Hindu temple. The post Queens community condemns attack on Gandhi statue as anti-Hindu vandalism appeared first on […]
New book invites Christians to rethink homelessness
(RNS) — ‘If we actually saw Jesus on the side of the road ... we probably wouldn’t just roll down our window and hand him a five.’ The post New book invites Christians to rethink homelessness appeared first on Religion News Service.
Why the largest US Lutheran denomination apologized to a Latino congregation
(RNS) — It’s been a ‘perfect storm’ of charismatic personalities and a heightened awareness of racism, all brewing in one of the country’s whitest denominations. The post Why the largest US Lutheran denomination apologized to a Latino congregation appeared first on Religion News Service.
What happened on the 10th of Av? Judaism was rebooted.
(RNS) — Are American Jews in a new Yavneh? Or, something better? The post What happened on the 10th of Av? Judaism was rebooted. appeared first on Religion News Service.

Alex Jones Proved That Lying Pays. Can Sandy Hook Lawsuits Help Turn the Tide on Disinformation?
Two years of right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’s text messages have now been turned over to the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection. The messages were first revealed in court last week in Austin, Texas, just before a jury ordered InfoWars host Alex Jones to pay $4.1 million in compensatory damages and $45.2 […]
Free Brittney Griner: Bishop Barber Calls for Clergy to Go to Russia to Secure Release of WNBA Star
We speak with Bishop William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, about his call for the creation of a diverse, interfaith humanitarian delegation to travel to Russia to bring home WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was sentenced last week to nine years in a penal colony for possessing just two ounces of cannabis oil. […]
This Is Not a Climate Solution: Indigenous Land Defender Warns Senate Bill Will Aid Fossil Fuel Firms
We look at the Democrats’ sweeping $739 billion bill just passed by the Senate in part to address the climate crisis. Democrats in the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act on Sunday with votes from West Virginia’s Joe Manchin and Arizona’s Kyrsten Sinema, and the House will vote on the package Friday. The reason the […]
Under Senate Bill, Medicare Can Negotiate Some Drug Prices, But Power to Lower Prices Remains Limited
When the Inflation Reduction Act passed the Senate Sunday, Republicans successfully blocked a price cap on insulin. Robert Weissman, president of Public Citizen, says that despite its flaws, the bill is a win against the pharmaceutical industry’s exploitative profits. “They’re super worried that this is a break in the dam and that it will lead […]
As FBI Raids Trump's Mar-a-Lago, Public Citizen Calls Again for Trump to Be Prosecuted for Jan. 6
Ex-President Donald Trump and supporters expressed outrage on Monday over an FBI raid on his Palm Beach resort Mar-a-Lago. The search, according to multiple media outlets, focused on illegally removed White House records. Robert Weissman, president of the advocacy organization Public Citizen, says while the raid on a former president’s private residence is unprecedented, it […]

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.
'Lord of the Flies' with teen girls? 'Yellowjackets' actor leans into the role
Melanie Lynskey is up for an Emmy for her leading role in the Showtime series about a girls' soccer team who go down in a plane crash in 1996, and have to survive in the wilderness for over a year.
'Reservation Dogs,' now in Season 2, remains one of the most original shows on TV
Set in Oklahoma's Native American territory, the show blends satire, pathos and tribal lore — not to mention American Indians' tragic history — into a series that is fresh, funny and heartfelt.
Fresh Air weekend: Soccer star Briana Scurry; The opioid industry as a 'Cartel'
Scurry discusses the brain injury that derailed her life. Kevin Whitehead reviews Tyshawn Sorey's Mesmerism. Journalist Scott Higham says the U.S. opioid industry operated like a drug cartel.
Remembering NBA legend Bill Russell
Russell, who died July 31, led the Boston Celtics to 11 NBA titles. He was also the first Black head coach in the NBA and a civil rights activist. Originally broadcast in 2001.

Anglican Division over Scripture and Sexuality Heads South
After Lambeth conference steers bishops to agree to disagree on LGBT clergy and marriages, African conservatives chart a new course. At least 125 Anglican bishops gathered at the Lambeth conference in Canterbury, England, endorsed a decades-old resolution against “homosexual practice” along with a new provision that “renewed steps be taken to ensure all provinces abide […]
From the Archives: Elisabeth Elliot’s Devotionals
A selection of the late author’s CT publications. This fall, a recently discovered collection of daily devotionals by Elisabeth Elliot will be published posthumously and released to the public. In the process of searching for a separate project, writes Michelle Van Loon, radio producers at Back to the Bible “made an extraordinary discovery: A long-buried […]
New York City’s Largest Evangelical Church Plans Billion-Dollar Development
The Brooklyn congregation and its pastor A.R. Bernard hope the Jane Jacobs–inspired urban village will be a model for other cities. A. R. Bernard, pastor of the largest evangelical church in New York City, has been working on a plan for more than 10 years. Now the proposal to build a $1.2 billion urban village […]
Alexander Hamilton Raps His Way to Jesus at Texas Church
Unlicensed production prompts cease-and-desist letter from Broadway musical. When offered a chance to save his soul at a Texas church this past weekend, Alexander Hamilton did not throw away his shot. During a slightly adapted production of the hit musical Hamilton at The Door Church, a large, diverse congregation, the main character bowed his head, […]
Elisabeth Elliot’s Lost Manuscript
While searching through old files, radio producers at Back to the Bible discovered an unpublished work written by the late missionary pioneer. When people pass on, their loved ones or legacy holders sometimes sift through old papers and discover a stash of love letters or a forgotten stock certificate. Once in a while, that good […]

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.
I Don’t Want to See a High School Football Coach Praying at the 50-Yard Line
It offends me to see sanctimonious public prayer in any circumstance; still, how do people who believe entirely in science and reason also believe that prayer can heal and restore?

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.

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 […]
The job market is back at pre-pandemic levels
Amid rising interest rates and falling GDP, July’s jobs report shattered expectations and brought employment back to pre-pandemic levels. On today’s show, we’ll talk with a bunch of experts about what to make of the news and where the economy is headed. Plus: Amazon is buying Roomba maker iRobot and Claire’s is going public.
Is the unemployment system prepared for a recession?
During the height of the pandemic, state-run unemployment systems struggled to support applicants. Though states are investing in upgrades, benefits vary widely and the technology remains outdated. Now, as the job market cools and jobless claims rise, labor economists worry whether the unemployment system is equipped for another onslaught. Plus, Instagram’s shift to video challenges […]
What is OPEC thinking right now?
OPEC+ recently pledged to boost oil production by 100,000 barrels a day. Though it sounds like a lot, it likely won’t temper high oil prices much and may indicate that the oil cartel expects a dip in demand and a potential recession. Plus, credit card debt is on the rise, a new era of TV […]

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.

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.
Pope Francis Says He May 'Think About' Stepping Aside
“It’s not strange. It’s not a catastrophe. You can change the pope."
Rachel Maddow Rips Republicans' Promotion Of Christian Nationalism
“The Trumpiest part” of the Republican Party is increasingly supporting this right-wing movement, Maddow noted.