As Soccer Moses, Jars of Clay Guitarist Stephen Mason Finds Unexpected Joy
The rocker who became a barber said soccer is a bit like life — sometimes sad, other times glorious.
At African Climate Summit, Faith Leaders Join Demands for Climate Justice
‘Matters of climate change cannot be politicized, reduced to economies,’ said a Lutheran priest, but instead should be ‘treated as a matter of life and death.’
Giving Is Up at Churches and People Are Back, but Clergy Still Thinking About Quitting
While life at local congregations has returned mostly to normal, the future remains uncertain.
Pope Francis Chides His American Critics — But Who Is He Talking About?
When it comes to the pope’s right-wing critics here in the U.S., he has a broad spectrum to choose from.
Review: Saving Faith
In "Saving Faith: How American Christianity Can Reclaim Its Prophetic Voice," Randall Balmer argues that any attempt to arrest the decline of Christianity in America must first reckon with the past.
‘Hope Is Possible.’ Pope Francis Joins Religious Leaders in Mongolia to Promote Harmony
Pope Francis’ message for religious dialogue and freedom in Mongolia takes place as the neighboring Chinese government cracks down on faith groups.
Ohio Republican Lawmakers Propose Allowing Chaplains in Public Schools
The proposal comes after Texas lawmakers approved a similar measure over the objections of civil rights groups, academics, and even some chaplains themselves.
The Passion of Ken Paxton
This issue of A Public Witness heads deep into the heart of Texas to review the saga of state Attorney General Ken Paxton and what his various scandals — including his upcoming impeachment trial — say about Christian political engagement.
Clergy Dish Up Meatball Sundaes, Pickle Ice Pops and a Little Faith at the Minnesota State Fair
Faith offerings are plentiful and deep-rooted at the late-summer agricultural fairs that, nationwide, bring together 4-H children parading their prize animals and political candidates unleashing their ambitions.
Pastor Urges Sadness, Not Rage, After White Shooter Kills 3 Black People in Florida
The latest in a long history of American racist killings was at the forefront of Sunday services at St. Paul AME Church, about 3 miles from the crime scene.