Prominent Muslims say they’re glad President Trump condemned anti-Semitism after several high-profile crimes against Jewish institutions and months of sidestepping requests to address the problem.
Read More »Sanctuary congregations have doubled since Trump election, say faith leaders
More than 800 congregations have declared themselves sanctuaries for undocumented immigrants, about double the number since Election Day.
Read More »Holidays on fire: When Christmas trees and candles lead to 911 calls
Christmas trees catch on fire. Holiday lights ignite the drapes. Hanukkah candles burn the carpet. At this otherwise joyous time of year, illumination can cause disaster.
Read More »Post-election church services aim to reconcile Christian voters
(RNS) The idea for an Election Day church service came to the pastor as he was pouring juice into little plastic cups.
Read More »A new Quran attempts to bridge divide between Christians and Muslims
By the authors’ count, the Quran has been translated into English 212 times since the 17th century — but never like this.
Read More »With Kaine and Pence, religion finally takes center stage in Election 2016
Moderator Elaine Quijano asked a pointed religion question of Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia and his GOP opponent, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence.
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