Florida Faith Leader: Black History Toolkit Gains Interest Outside the State
What the Rev. Rhonda Thomas started as a state-focused response has attracted interest in a far wider stretch of the country than she ever imagined.
Living Stones in the Land of Cedars
In a region that unfortunately needs advocates for peace and justice now more than ever with the outburst of another war, this issue of A Public Witness takes you to the holy land of Lebanon to see the inspirational work of God's people.
Religious Leaders Gather in Louisiana for World Day Against the Death Penalty
To commemorate World Day Against the Death Penalty on Tuesday, a number of prominent religious leaders gathered in front of the Louisiana governor's mansion in Baton Rouge to urge clemency hearings for 55 people on the state's death row.
Is Religion Good for You? The Answer Is Complicated, New Global Gallup Report Finds.
A review of 10 years of global polling looks at the complicated connection between spirituality and health.
Review: My Body, Their Baby
In "My Body, Their Baby: A Progressive Christian Vision for Surrogacy," Grace Kao assesses the ethics of surrogacy from a feminist perspective, concluding that certain kinds of arrangements should be embraced.
New Jersey Candidate Sues Over ‘So Help Me God’ Pledge on Nominating Petition
A New Jersey man who wants to run for Congress next year has sued the state over its requirement that candidates sign a nominating petition including the affirmation “so help me God.”
Black Churches Play a Key Role in Connecting Communities to Broadband Internet
‘There are churches near, and people near, places where there are no internet carriers at all,’ said the Rev. Barbara Williams-Skinner.
Clergy Burnout Is a Growing Concern in Polarized Churches. A Summit Offers Coping Strategies
Faith leaders have increasingly stepped into the frontlines of care for growing mental health distress across the U.S., from college campuses to the military and rural communities.
‘People Living in Fear,’ Says Baptist Minister from Gaza
After the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas launched a large, surprise attack on Israel on Saturday (Oct. 7), a Baptist who ministers in the Gaza Strip urged prayers amid the “unprecedented” conflict. More than 1,000 Israelis and Palestinians have been killed in just two days of
The Witness of the Cedars
This issue of A Public Witness takes you on a journey to Lebanon to consider the living cedars in a land filled with the ruins of empires — including the magnificent Baalbek.