Review & Giveaway: The Good News of Church Politics
Theologian and pastor Ross Kane articulates a vision of how Christians can engage in public life that begins with the premise that all politics is local.
ERLC Reverses Course, Now Says Brent Leatherwood Was Not Fired
The kerfuffle over Leatherwood's status, which played out in competing press releases from ERLC leaders, is the latest controversy for the SBC's public policy arm.
Review: Judaism Is About Love
In "Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life," Shai Held explores how a dramatic misinterpretation of the Jewish tradition has shaped the history of the West.
The Next Baptist President of the United States?
This issue of A Public Witness details the religious background of Kamala Harris, now one of the two leading contenders to be the 47th president of the United States.
As a Scholar, He’s Charted the Decline in Religion. Now the Church He Pastors Has Closed Its Doors
Many U.S. churches close their doors each year, typically with little attention. But the closure of Ryan Burge’s First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, has a poignant twist.
Kenyan Youth Protesters Hold Christian Leaders to Account as They Force Economic Changes
'It is a wakeup call for the churches,' said an Anglican priest. 'The churches should remain independent, and I think the youth are angry that this is not the case.'
Fire Severely Damages Historic First Baptist Dallas Church Sanctuary
A fire all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, sending smoke billowing over the city but causing no deaths or injuries, Dallas firefighters said.
Kansas, Missouri Clergy Argue Rise of White Christian Nationalism Poses Threat to Democracy
Advocates of reconciliation and unity gather at the fourth of seven events scheduled from April through October in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
In Hiroshima, the Vatican Joined Religious Leaders to Change the Narrative on AI
Muslims, Jews, Christians, and religious leaders from Eastern traditions gathered to call for an ethical use of artificial intelligence.
The Bible According to the RNC
This issue of A Public Witness looks at the numerous scriptural references peppered into the speeches at this week’s Republican National Convention in order to protect against partisan exploitation of holy texts.