Biden’s Armenian Genocide Stance Pleases Christians, Angers Turkey
Armenian evangelicals praise first US president to formally use word to describe 1915 massacre by Ottoman Turks. Read full piece
Obama Faith Adviser Accuses Trump Counterpart of Laying Spiritual Groundwork for Capitol Insurrection
A former Obama White House faith adviser blamed an evangelical Christian adviser to former President Donald Trump for quickening the rise of Christian Nationalism and setting the stage for the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Church Groups Say They Can Help the Government More at Border
Some shelter leaders are complaining about expelling families to Mexico when they have capacity — and feel a higher calling — to accommodate them. Read full piece
For 100 Days, Religious Scholars Sent Trump Letters About Scripture & Modern Life. Now They’re Writing to Biden.
On Easter four years ago, Christianity scholar Gay Byron sent a letter to the newly-elected President Donald Trump. Read full piece
Most Americans Know Biden is Catholic, Far Fewer Know Harris is Baptist
Most Americans know President Joe Biden is Roman Catholic but there are stark differences — especially based on political party — in how they believe he should live out his faith, a new study shows. Fewer know the faith of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Biden Promised to End ‘Forever Wars.’ Then he Bombed Syria.
Barely a month into his presidency and to surprisingly little notice, Joe Biden ordered air strikes on a military site in Syria. No matter the justification or the number of casualties, the Syria bombing was contrary to Biden’s election commitment to end forever wars. The
A Catholic Sinner Seeks Communion — & Happens to Be President
Some bishops — and many conservative laypeople — think Joe Biden should be denied access to one of the faith’s most important sacraments. Read full piece
New Survey Shows 3 In 5 White Evangelicals Say Joe Biden Wasn’t Legitimately Elected
Christian Nationalism has effectively spread so much disinformation that three in five white evangelicals say Biden was not legitimately elected, according to the American Enterprise Institute. Read full piece
Immigrants in Sanctuary in Churches Hope Biden Offers Relief
Dozens of immigrants have taken sanctuary in churches as a last resort to stay in the country. Newly hopeful, they’re trying to capitalize on the moment, even with setbacks like a ruling blocking the Biden administration from enforcing its deportation moratorium.
Secular Groups Praise Biden’s Agenda But Express Concerns About Religious Rhetoric
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Like many on the political left, the leaders of secular-oriented advocacy organizations have celebrated early actions by President Joe Biden. It’s Biden’s words that have rankled many in the secularist community.