Raphael Warnock, the ‘Senator Reverend,’ Keeps Preaching Most Sundays
Faith and politics are intertwined for Georgia Democrat. Read full piece
New House Chaplain Keeps Praying Through the Turmoil
Margaret G. Kibben has performed her duties during some of the most difficult days Congress has seen in many years. Read full piece
Faith Leaders Call for Elimination of Senate Filibuster
A coalition of faith leaders and activists on Monday demanded the elimination of the Senate filibuster, wading into a crucial debate in Washington with a 50-50 Senate and President Joe Biden eyeing ambitious legislation.
LGBTQ Rights Bill Ignites Debate Over Religious Liberty
A sweeping bill that would extend federal civil rights protections to LGBTQ people is a top priority of President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress. Yet as the Equality Act heads to the Senate, its prospects seem bleak — to a large extent because of
It’s Still Rare for a Baptist Minister to Serve in Congress
Raphael Warnock’s election to the United States Senate has been hailed as historic for several reasons — being the first Black senator from Georgia at the top of the list — but he also will become one of the few clergy members serving in Congress. Read full
Warnock, Pastor & Politician, has Role Models Who Did Both
Rev. Raphael Warnock won one of Georgia’s two runoff elections for U.S. Senate and might be sworn in later this week. He can reflect on these other African American ministers who kept up a busy church life while serving in Congress.
Just a Handful of Pastors Sit in Congress. Raphael Warnock Will Boost Their Ranks
Incoming Georgia senator plans to keep preaching. Read full piece
Faith Leaders Urge Congress to Honor Election Result
More than 2,000 faith leaders and religious activists are calling on members of Congress to honor the result of November’s election and avoid “a delayed and drawn out objection” this week when President-elect Joe Biden’s win is set to be certified.
The Democratic Sin of Congressional Chaplains
Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor argues in this guest piece at Roll Call that the historic appointment of U.S. House Chaplain Margaret Kibben obscures need to abolish antiquated position. Read full piece
117th Congress, Like the Old, is Overwhelmingly Christian, Heavily Protestant
The religious composition of the new U.S. Congress that started Sunday remained overwhelmingly Christian (88%), and heavily Protestant (55%), the Pew Research Center has found.