A Change of Heart to End the War Between Religious Freedom and LGBTQ+ People
On Nov. 3, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy. The case continues to elevate a familiar, unnecessary, and harmful dichotomy.
After Midterm Losses, the Religious Right Blames Trump, Voters, and Each Other
Republicans’ midterm losses have exposed competing allegiances and a fragmented religious right — influenced by podcasters as much as institutional leaders.
Anti-Muslim Attacks Didn’t Help Republican Candidates. In Texas, They May Have Hurt.
From Georgia to Michigan, several candidates who campaigned on anti-Muslim rhetoric lost. In Texas, where the party went furthest, Democrats had a clean sweep.
Review: Gifts of the Mother
This six-week devotional for the Advent and Christmas season — or any time of transition — serves as a loving reminder that Scripture tells us God possesses both masculine and feminine attributes.
Feeling Old, and the Responsibility That Comes With It
Participating in the world and serving one another across generations is not optional if we truly care about fulfilling God’s purposes.
Did Democrats Embrace Christian Nationalism in the Midterms?
Given the false claims about Christian Nationalism as a new crop of mainline Protestant clergy head to Washington, D.C., this issue of A Public Witness explores what differentiates a Christian in politics from a Christian Nationalist.
Religious Democrats Prepare to Turn Election Victories Into Legislative Action
Newly elected lawmakers are setting their priorities as progressive faith groups press Congress to act on voting rights, healthcare, and economic inequality.
A Jordan River Baptism Dream Come True
A Special Envoy to the Middle East and North Africa for the World Evangelical Alliance, who had long dreamed of being baptized in the Jordan River, recently saw that dream fulfilled through a remarkable sequence of encounters.
Bystanders Defend Seattle Diwali Celebration Targeted by Far-Right Agitators
Far-right agitators disrupted a Seattle Diwali celebration. Bystanders of all backgrounds banded together to push them out.
Clergy Candidates’ Message of ‘Love Your Neighbor’ Powers Democrats’ Midterm Election Gains
It was a striking midterm victory that demonstrated the strength of the religious left as a counter to the stalwart evangelical support for President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans.