- December 20, 2024
Rabbi David Saperstein on democracy, diplomacy and hopes for bipartisanship
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Given his decades-long experience in interfaith relations, religious freedom, and faith and politics, Rabbi David Saperstein is
Trump’s cabinet selections represent an unusual slice of American religious life
WASHINGTON (RNS) — If U.S. investor and hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is confirmed as President-elect Trump’s treasury secretary, he
Episcopal Bishop Prince Singh suspended but not deposed after Title IV investigation concludes
(RNS) — Eighteen months since Bishop Prince Singh’s two adult sons, Nivedhan and Eklan Singh, made allegations on social media that their father
Indigenous leaders bring first case under Texas’ COVID-19-era religious liberty measure
(RNS) — For Gary Perez and Matilde Torres, like their ancestors before them, the river bend in Brackenridge Park in
Did Christian Nationalism Win? Matthew Taylor on the Vote and the Future
Christian Nationalism has seemingly grabbed the levers of power in America. With an overt passion for power over democracy,
Advent) + Stephanie Duncan Smith
It’s the emo goth season of the liturgical calendar. The days are getting short. The nights are getting long. Christ
Pope Francis’ eco-village to promote ecological conversion at 2025 Jubilee
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis’ plan to build an eco-village in the historic gardens of Castel Gandolfo, the summer
The Subversive Power of Gratitude with Diana Butler Bass
Happy Thanksgiving! This week on The State of Belief, we look at gratitude and appreciation from several angles: through
Bishop Gene Robinson, first openly gay Episcopal bishop, preaches defense of McBride
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay man elected to be an Episcopal bishop in 2003, preaching
For avid readers of Yiddish news, print is still king
(RNS) — As many local media outlets around the world are struggling, the Yiddish press is experiencing a rebirth, surprising