In a Remote Corner of Ohio, a Traffic Law Brings Harvard to the Aid of the Amish
New safety measures mandate flashing lights on buggies, a requirement some conservative Amish say violates their faith. Harvard University Law School agrees with them.
LifeWise Academy Offers Off-Site Bible Instruction at Various School Districts Across Ohio
A religious instruction program for students to be let out of school to study the Bible is being adopted by more than a quarter of public school districts in Ohio, and across more than a dozen states.
A Pastor and a Small Ohio City Tussle Over the Legality of His 24/7 Homeless Ministry
An attorney for Avell and the church, Jeremy Dys, said he thinks city leaders don't want the ministry in the middle of town, describing it as a “not in my backyard” issue and accusing officials of inventing problems.
In Wake of Ohio Abortion Victory, Some Clergy Rejoice, Others Mourn
The abortion debate in Ohio, the run-up to the vote made clear, is not a simple clash between religious and secular voters.
Pastors Engage Congregations on Issue 1 as Election Day Approaches
The moral and political battles among those who believe the government should not control a pregnant person’s body and those who believe abortion should not be considered an inalienable right have blurred the lines between religious and governmental wills.
Primary Loyalty
In this edition of A Public Witness, we look at his impact on key races and where his desires don’t align with evangelical leaders. We then consider potential outcomes and what they could mean for Trump and White evangelicals.
Mandel Seeks ‘Army of Christian Warriors’ in Ohio Race
As Josh Mandel campaigns in Ohio for the Republican nomination to the U.S. Senate, he keeps showing up in churches. Mandel made four stops Thursday as part of a “Faith & Freedom” tour with Michael Flynn.
Josh Mandel Runs Ohio GOP Senate Campaign ‘Through Churches’
Josh Mandel is a Jewish candidate who makes no secret of his faith, but who is centering his campaign around evangelical churches as he tries to win over religious, conservative voters.
Amish Put Faith in God’s Will & Herd Immunity Over Vaccine
When health care leaders in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country began laying out a strategy to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, they knew it would be a tough sell with the Amish, who tend to be wary of preventive shots and government intervention.
Christian Group Wrote Legislation Eerily Similar to Ohio Religious Liberty Bill
An Ohio state bill which could allow students’ religious beliefs to trump science-based facts is almost identical to model legislation backed by an evangelical, anti-gay Christian group.