Clergy Urge Oklahoma to Save Life of Man Who’s Had 3 ‘Last Meals’ on Death Row
On Thursday, a diverse group of clergy spoke at a press conference at the Oklahoma Capitol to urge a stop to the planned execution of Richard Glossip.
No Longer in Our Infancy
As we celebrate the second birthday of A Public Witness, this edition recounts a few articles whose importance and impact stood out, highlights some of the attention our work has received, and reveals what you can expect from us in the future.
Faith Leaders Ask Biden to Mark Mother’s Day With Prayer Day Against Gun Violence
Fellowship of Reconciliation leaders, who organized the letter, also pointed out ties that have been found between Christian nationalism and opposition to gun control legislation.
Review: Redeeming Vision
In "Redeeming Vision: A Christian Guide to Looking at and Learning from Art," author Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt helps us view art through a theological lens, whether the artwork is religious in orientation or not.
In NC, a Church Network Turns Unused Church Buildings Into Homes for Refugees
A group of mostly Baptist churches in North Carolina is retrofitting vacant church-owned buildings for refugee housing.
United Methodist Bishops Meet, Look to Pivot After 2,400+ Churches Disaffiliate
United Methodist bishops from across the globe are meeting this week for the first time in person since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronating Christian Nationalism
This issue of A Public Witness looks at problematic Christian Nationalist theology in the royal coronation of King Charles III by analyzing a 28-day prayer guide published by the Church of England and the official liturgy for Saturday’s ceremony.
Southern Baptist Leader Selection Process Fails Amid Dispute
A powerful Southern Baptist committee was looking to appoint a new leader Monday who could navigate controversies over its handling of sexual-abuse reforms and the ousting of churches with women serving as pastors.
Iran, 27 Other Countries Critiqued by Watchdog for Religious Freedom Violations
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom decried Iran’s use of violence against protesters in the wake of Mahsa Amini’s death.
Pope in Final Mass in Budapest Urges Hungary to Open Doors
Pope Francis urged Hungarians to open their doors to others on Sunday, as he wrapped up a weekend visit with a plea for Europe to welcome migrants and the poor and for an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine.