United Methodists Elect a Third Openly Gay, Married Bishop
Kristin Stoneking will replace Bishop Karen Oliveto, the denomination’s first openly gay married bishop, who, at age 66, is retiring.
Review: Claiming the Courageous Middle
In "Claiming the Courageous Middle: Daring to Live and Work Together for a More Hopeful Future," Shirley A. Mullen tackles the political and cultural polarization has led to suspicion and animosity in our churches.
Five Faith Facts About Trump’s VP Pick, JD Vance
If Trump is elected, Vance would be the second Catholic vice president in US history — after Joe Biden.
The Blindness of Political Violence
This issue of A Public Witness addresses how two things can be true: Trump is a victim of political violence and he is a dangerous cheerleader for political violence today.
On Eve of GOP Convention, Faith Leaders Warn Against White Christian Nationalism
This ideology has been at the root of political trends ranging from making voting more difficult to pushing to remove books that report frankly about U.S. history.
Religious Exemptions to Title IX on Trial Again in Appeals Case Against US Dept of Ed
With the support of 19 state attorneys general, the Hunter plaintiffs are back in court to make their case against LGBTQ+ discrimination in religious higher education institutions.
Faith Leaders, Politicians Invoke God’s Protection for Trump in Wake of Shooting
Reactions from faith leaders and fellow politicians to Donald Trump’s narrow escape from an apparent assassin’s bullet called upon God’s protection for the former president and for the nation.
After Debate, Black Churchgoers Often Support but Begin to Question Biden
A Thursday report from Pew Research Center shows that while Protestants overall favor Trump (55% to 29%, with 15% supporting Kennedy), Black Protestants favor Biden (65% to 11%, with 22% supporting Kennedy).
Global Baptists Pass Resolution Condemning Christian Nationalism
During the annual gathering of the Baptist World Alliance, members of the body’s general council unanimously passed a resolution on religious nationalism that specifically denounced Christian Nationalism. Two other unanimous resolutions addressed issues of world hunger and the Israel-Gaza conflict.
How a Perfect Storm Sent Church Insurance Rates Skyrocketing
The same factors that have caused a crisis in the homeowner's insurance market are also affecting churches, who have to choose between paying for insurance or running programs.