Missouri Boarding School Closes As State Agency Examines How It Responded to Abuse Claims
The allegations are the latest against people associated with Christian boarding schools in Missouri.
Ministers Aid Seafarers Caught in Baltimore Bridge Crisis
‘Everyone’s still kind of rattled and trying to figure things out,’ said the Rev. Joshua Messick, who has Bibles ‘in every conceivable language’ to distribute upon request.
Right-Wing Media Descends Into Theological Row Over Israel-Hamas War
Over the weekend, right-wing pundits fiercely debated whether the phrase ‘Christ is King’ is antisemitic.
Study: Unaffiliated Americans Are the Only Growing Religious Group
The biggest change came among those who said they quit their religious upbringing because of its treatment or teachings of LGBTQ people.
Trump Is Selling ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles for $59.99 As He Faces Mounting Legal Bills
The presumptive Republican nominee released a video on his Truth Social platform urging his supporters to buy the 'God Bless the USA Bible,' which is inspired by country singer Lee Greenwood’s patriotic ballad.
Finding Salvation in the Ballot Box?
This issue of A Public Witness looks at recent and dangerous efforts from Donald Trump, Michael Flynn, Charlie Kirk, and others to define religious adherence by partisanship.
A Year After Deadly Nashville Shooting, Christian School Relies on Faith — And Adopted Dogs
In the wake of gun violence that left three adults and three children dead, the students and their families have formed tight bonds out of their shared suffering.
Threats to Catholic Charities Staffers Increase Amid Far-Right Anti-Migrant Campaign
Catholic Charities locations have become the target of far-right media personalities, conspiracy theorists, and even members of Congress.
God’s Will … On Unemployment Taxes?
This issue of A Public Witness digs into the hotly debated 'render therefore unto Caesar' Bible verse to consider its usage in a recent notable legal opinion.
Poll: Most Americans Say Religion’s Influence Is Waning, and Half Think That’s Bad
There is also growing concern among an array of religious Americans that their beliefs are in conflict with mainstream American culture.