Review: The God of Monkey Science
In her book "The God of Monkey Science," science educator and evangelical Janet Kellogg Ray reveals the dangers of science denialism to the future of our planet and to the Christian faith itself.
Nicaragua Releases Imprisoned Catholic Bishop and 18 Priests
Nicaragua’s government released a prominent Catholic bishop and 18 other clergy members imprisoned in a crackdown by President Daniel Ortega and handed them over to Vatican authorities who welcomed them in Rome.
Signing Our Blessing to War
This issue of A Public Witness takes a look at past efforts from Christian clergy to bless weapons of war before returning to a current conflict to hear from a pastor in the little town of Bethlehem.
US Pastors Struggle With Post-Pandemic Burnout. Survey Shows Half Considered Quitting Since 2020
More than 4 in 10 of clergy have seriously considered leaving their congregations at least once since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and more than half thought seriously of leaving the ministry.
The SBC Will Sell Insurance, Retirement to Women Pastors — If They Aren’t Southern Baptists
In 2004, Southern Baptists voted to allow their insurance and retirement agency to work with other churches. The latest denomination to sign up is the Global Methodist Church, made up of former United Methodists.
Prayers of the MAGA Faithful
This issue of A Public Witness analyzes two dozen Trump rally prayers to consider key themes and what this means for our current religious-political moment.
Review: Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies
In "Defending Democracy From Its Christian Enemies," David P. Gushee calls us to preserve key democratic norms — even as many Christians take a reactionary and antidemocratic stance.
Biden Calls Out ‘Poison’ of White Supremacy in Address at Mother Emanuel in S.C.
Biden’s remarks were interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters shouting for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Christians Against Christian Nationalism Translates TikTok Activism to Local Politics
The popular TikTok account is, in part, a response to the growth of ‘trendy’ fundamentalism on the platform.
How To Deal With Same-Sex Unions? It’s a Question Fracturing Major Christian Denominations
Divisions over marriage, sexuality, and inclusion of gays and lesbians are proving insurmountable for the foreseeable future in many sectors of Christianity.