Ohio Republican Lawmakers Propose Allowing Chaplains in Public Schools
The proposal comes after Texas lawmakers approved a similar measure over the objections of civil rights groups, academics, and even some chaplains themselves.
The Passion of Ken Paxton
This issue of A Public Witness heads deep into the heart of Texas to review the saga of state Attorney General Ken Paxton and what his various scandals — including his upcoming impeachment trial — say about Christian political engagement.
Clergy Dish Up Meatball Sundaes, Pickle Ice Pops and a Little Faith at the Minnesota State Fair
Faith offerings are plentiful and deep-rooted at the late-summer agricultural fairs that, nationwide, bring together 4-H children parading their prize animals and political candidates unleashing their ambitions.
Pastor Urges Sadness, Not Rage, After White Shooter Kills 3 Black People in Florida
The latest in a long history of American racist killings was at the forefront of Sunday services at St. Paul AME Church, about 3 miles from the crime scene.
Pastor Indicted Alongside Trump Returns to Pulpit
The Rev. Stephen Lee, who is facing multiple charges regarding his alleged attempt to meddle in Georgia’s 2020 election results, began the service by reading from a passage that calls on believers to ‘put on the full armor of God.’
An Indicted Faith
This issue of A Public Witness takes you down the rabbit hole of the latest ReAwaken America Tour event to consider what it means when Bible verses, Christian songs, and holy sacraments are exploited to justify a mad view of the world.
France’s Education Minister Bans Long Robes in Classrooms. They’re Worn Mainly by Muslims
French authorities have increasingly moved to defend secularism, a constitutional principle meant to guarantee religious neutrality in a multicultural nation.
Review: Religious Liberty in a Polarized Age
In "Religious Liberty in a Polarized Age," author Thomas C. Berg makes the case that religious freedom for all is part of the cure for our political division.
White Christians Think Too Many People See Racism When It’s Not There, New Survey Finds
A new survey from Pew Research revealed once again how deeply divided religious Americans are when it comes to matters of race.
Thousands Gather for March on Washington’s 60th Anniversary
“Sixty years ago, Martin Luther King talked about a dream,” said the Rev. Al Sharpton, referring to King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. “Sixty years later, we’re the dreamers — the problem is we're facing the schemers.”