For Embattled TN Lawmakers, Liberal Faith Movements Were a Training Ground
'(I) grew up in the moral movement with Rev. Barber and the Poor People's Campaign,' said Rep. Justin Jones.
Abortion Pill Rulings Undermine Religious Freedom, Interfaith Leaders Say
Multiple faith groups object to Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk’s ruling on mifepristone, saying it is motivated by a sectarian version of Christianity that tramples over their beliefs.
Remembering the Sabbath … in Court
With the issue of honoring the Sabbath coming to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, this issue of A Public Witness previews the case and explores the issue of Sabbath observance as something more than just attending church, having a nice meal, and watching a game
The Foundation Seeking to Spread Christian Education With State Support
The Stanley M. Herzog Charitable Foundation has awarded grants to schools that exclude LGBTQ students and families and paid for creationist science teacher training.
Leaning on Faith, Louisville Mourns Victims of Mass Shooting
They went to their churches on the evening after Easter — to cry, to light candles, to ask God why, on this holiday of rebirth, they must mourn so much death.
Can a Teacher Put John 3:16 in Email Signature? District Says No; Her Lawyers Say Yes
An official of a Virginia school district said its ‘determination is not based on any particular religious viewpoint.’
After Biblical Protestations, Expelled Tennessee Lawmakers Find Support Among Clergy
On Friday, the Poor People's Campaign and Rev. William Barber, a Disciples of Christ pastor and activist, announced a clergy-led “Moral Monday” protest to be held in Nashville later this month.
Hamline University President to Retire Following Islamic Art Controversy
The president of Hamline University, who was widely criticized for her response to a professor who showed a painting of the Prophet Muhammad, announced she would retire in 2024.
Adding to Our Litany of Lament
This issue of A Public Witness considers the two main ways political and religious leaders are reacting to gun violence, one that is killing us and one that imagines a better world.
Faith Leaders and Religious Groups Voice Opposition to Biden’s Plan to Restrict Asylum
The new rules mirror restrictions set forth by the Trump administration that were eventually blocked in court by migrant activist groups.