Poll: Most Americans Say Religion’s Influence Is Waning, and Half Think That’s Bad
There is also growing concern among an array of religious Americans that their beliefs are in conflict with mainstream American culture.
Full-Time Ministry Drains Too Many Clergy and Church Budgets. Part-Time Pastors Can Help.
The happier, healthier future of ministry is in part-time clergy.
Vote for Me, I’m a Christian
This issue of A Public Witness unpacks a recent faith-based political ad from Josh Hawley to consider what it tells us more broadly about the state of the 2024 election cycle.
American Bible Society to Shutter $60 Million Faith and Liberty Discovery Center
Located on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, the Bible museum was open less than three years and failed to attract large numbers of visitors.
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.