Florida Faith Leader: Black History Toolkit Gains Interest Outside the State
What the Rev. Rhonda Thomas started as a state-focused response has attracted interest in a far wider stretch of the country than she ever imagined.
Religious Leaders Gather in Louisiana for World Day Against the Death Penalty
To commemorate World Day Against the Death Penalty on Tuesday, a number of prominent religious leaders gathered in front of the Louisiana governor's mansion in Baton Rouge to urge clemency hearings for 55 people on the state's death row.
New Jersey Candidate Sues Over ‘So Help Me God’ Pledge on Nominating Petition
A New Jersey man who wants to run for Congress next year has sued the state over its requirement that candidates sign a nominating petition including the affirmation “so help me God.”
Survey: US Religious Groups Do Not View Climate Change as a Crisis
Among white evangelicals, the view that the Earth is in crisis actually dropped — from 13% in 2014 to 8% today
Liberty University Failed to Disclose Crime Data and Warn of Threats for Years, Report Says
The private Christian university has marketed itself for years as having one of the nation’s safest campuses.
An Arizona School Board Member Was Told to Stop Quoting the Bible. Now She’s Suing.
Heather Rooks, a conservative Christian who attends a large nondenominational church, says her First Amendment rights to free speech and free exercise of religion have been violated.
Vatican, Other Faith Leaders Join in Push for End of Death Penalty in Louisiana
‘We think that the clearing of Louisiana’s death row would be a monumental step towards the abolition of the death penalty,’ Vatican agency head said.
A Green Card Processing Change Means US Could Lose Thousands of Faith Leaders From Abroad
For faith leaders, the line historically has been short enough to get a green card before their temporary work visas expired. But that changed in March.
AME Bishop Silvester Beaman Named Chair of White House Council on African Engagement
‘Bishop Beaman’s extensive experience and deep roots in Africa will enable him to lead the Council to achieve its full potential,’ the White House said.
Few Persecuted Christians Find Refuge in US, New Report Finds
A new reports finds that the number of Christian refugees coming to the US has declined at a time when persecution is on the rise.