A Wisconsin Ruling on Catholic Charities Raises the Bar for Religious Tax Exemptions
U.S. religious institutions enjoy tax exemptions, most notably from property taxes. Debate has raged for decades over whether the exemptions are fair.
Poll Shows Slight Dip in US Support for LGBTQ Rights Across Religious Groups
A strong majority of Americans, and majorities of many religious groups, still broadly support LGBTQ rights.
The Root Rot of the SBC
This issue of A Public Witness digs into the recent Paul Pressler news and responses from leaders to investigate the roots of the SBC’s “conservative resurgence” and consider a more appropriate response than just continuing to water the tree.
Texas Judge Temporarily Blocks Attempt to Shut Down Annunciation House
Catholics, including El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz, have rallied around the volunteer-run network of migrant shelters, describing Ken Paxton’s legal actions as violating religious freedom.
Review: With the Best of Intentions
In "With the Best of Intentions: Interreligious Missteps and Mistakes" more than three dozen scholars and practitioners of many faiths explore cases of missteps and outright failures of interfaith encounters.
Scripture-Quoting Alabama Judge in IVF Case Bridges Natural Law and Christian Nationalism
But those who know Tom Parker say his IVF concurring opinion was not simply a heartfelt expression of faith, but part of a strategy the chief justice has used to create legal precedent for conservative causes.
What Is Happening With the SBC and the Department of Justice?
Confusion over the status of a DOJ investigation into the SBC has strained already tense relationships between abuse survivors and the nation’s largest Protestant denomination.
Protesting From the Pews
This issue of A Public Witness looks back at the 'kneel-ins' of the civil rights movement to consider recent protests at prominent churches.
Many Christian Voters in US See Immigration as a Crisis. How to Address It Is Where They Differ.
Whether a humanitarian or a security emphasis resonates the most varies among and within Christian denominations.
Love Letter/Review: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory
Contributing writer Rodney Kennedy pens a love letter to Tim Alberta's "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism" for its masterful understanding of the Trump alliance.