The Next Baptist President of the United States?
This issue of A Public Witness details the religious background of Kamala Harris, now one of the two leading contenders to be the 47th president of the United States.
As a Scholar, He’s Charted the Decline in Religion. Now the Church He Pastors Has Closed Its Doors
Many U.S. churches close their doors each year, typically with little attention. But the closure of Ryan Burge’s First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, has a poignant twist.
Kenyan Youth Protesters Hold Christian Leaders to Account as They Force Economic Changes
'It is a wakeup call for the churches,' said an Anglican priest. 'The churches should remain independent, and I think the youth are angry that this is not the case.'
Fire Severely Damages Historic First Baptist Dallas Church Sanctuary
A fire all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, sending smoke billowing over the city but causing no deaths or injuries, Dallas firefighters said.
Kansas, Missouri Clergy Argue Rise of White Christian Nationalism Poses Threat to Democracy
Advocates of reconciliation and unity gather at the fourth of seven events scheduled from April through October in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
The Bible According to the RNC
This issue of A Public Witness looks at the numerous scriptural references peppered into the speeches at this week’s Republican National Convention in order to protect against partisan exploitation of holy texts.
Voter Protection Training Begins As Clergy, Secular Groups Look Toward Election
Groups are aiming to equip volunteers to keep the environment calm at polling places, especially in battleground states.
At RNC, an Uneven, Awkward Embrace of Religious Pluralism
As a Republican official led a Sikh prayer, images of Christian crosses flashed behind her.
The Blindness of Political Violence
This issue of A Public Witness addresses how two things can be true: Trump is a victim of political violence and he is a dangerous cheerleader for political violence today.
Religious Exemptions to Title IX on Trial Again in Appeals Case Against US Dept of Ed
With the support of 19 state attorneys general, the Hunter plaintiffs are back in court to make their case against LGBTQ+ discrimination in religious higher education institutions.