What Congress Reveals About Lutheran Denominations
This issue of A Public Witness tracks which denominations Lutheran congressional members are part of to consider what that reveals about Lutheran life and the broader Christian witness.
As Netanyahu Addresses Congress, Protests Rock Capitol
As Netanyahu slammed protesters in front of Congress, thousands gathered outside, many accusing him of war crimes.
The Washington Insiders Helping Sean Feucht Spread Christian Nationalism in Congress
While Feucht often frames himself as a Washington outsider, arguably his most powerful ally is a prominent Republican strategist named Timothy Teepell — who is credited with Josh Hawley’s political ascension.
Multifaith March for Peace in Gaza Launches From Philadelphia
Religious leaders, activists, and artists from various Christian, Muslim, Hindu, and Jewish traditions embarked on an eight-day pilgrimage to the U.S. Capitol as part of a call for ceasefire.
What Congress Reveals About the Methodist Schism
This issue of A Public Witness tracks which members of Congress are no longer part of the United Methodist Church to consider what that reveals about Methodist life as well as religion and politics more broadly.
African Churches Urge US Congress to Reauthorize PEPFAR
The leaders are writing in response to a letter sent to Congress in June by religious groups and legislators asserting that the funds for the program were financing family planning and reproductive health programs, including abortion.
House of Prayer
This issue of A Public Witness reviews the position of congressional chaplain before analyzing last week’s House prayers during the battle to elect a new speaker. Then it offers a benediction contemplating a better way of thinking about religion and politics.
Congress’ New Class Has Much Higher Percentage of Christians Than American Public
The religious makeup of the new Congress bucks the trends seen in American religious life, a new report finds. The Pew Research Center says the Senate and House members are “largely untouched” by the continuing increase in the share of those who say they do
Faith Groups Split Over Bill to Protect Same-Sex Marriage
Among U.S. faith leaders and denominations, there are sharp differences over the bill advancing in the Senate that would protect same-sex and interracial marriages in federal law. The measure, a high priority for congressional Democrats, won a key test vote Wednesday.
The State of the Union is Uncivil
in this edition of A Public Witness we speak as Christians appalled at the incivility of our public life. We cut through the noise to show how our nation is growing accustomed to such antics from Rep. Boebert to the point that media outlets treat it as