How Much Does Prayer Weigh?
Why scientists struggle to put this spiritual practice under the microscope. Read full piece
Asking God to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Christians organize prayer campaign ahead of climate change conference in Glasgow. Read full piece
Why Some Christians Want Target to Stop Carrying a Bestselling Book of Prayers
Sarah Bessey and other contributors to A Rhythm of Prayer responded to the backlash with a statement Thursday evening, saying critics are missing the point of a controversial prayer by Chanequa Walker-Barnes.
Tanzania’s COVID-Denying Leader Urges Prayer as Cases Climb
Tanzania’s COVID-denying president is calling on citizens for three days of prayer to defeat unnamed “respiratory diseases” amid warnings that the country is seeing a deadly resurgence in infections.
Satanic Temple Sues Boston Over Opening Prayer Policy
The Satanic Temple has sued Boston after the city council declined to allow Satanists to deliver an invocation at the start of its meetings. The Salem-based group said Tuesday that the council’s policy for its opening prayer is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Jimmy Carter Taught Me How to Pray for a President
The Bible is clear that we are to pray for our leaders no matter what our political preference may be. Paul’s First Letter to Timothy makes clear that we are called to pray for our leaders. Preaching for Carter taught me a few things about
William Barber II to Headline Virtual Interfaith Inauguration Prayer Service
The Washington National Cathedral will host a virtual iteration of its traditional interfaith worship service the day after Joe Biden’s inauguration, with activist and pastor the Rev. William Barber II preaching the sermon.
‘Amen & Awomen’? Congressional Prayer Joins Gendered Language Controversy
As the new session of the U.S. House of Representatives opened Sunday (Jan. 3),a prayer by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a Democrat from Missouri, sparked social media backlash and mocking.
Evangelical Asylum Seekers Stuck in Mexico Hold Prayer Vigil for the US Election
Among those praying for the outcome of the 2020 presidential election is a group of asylum-seekers at an encampment in Matamoros, Mexico, right across the border from Brownville, Texas.
Prayer Rally at Stone Mountain Urges Changes at Park Honoring Confederacy
A grassroots group and local religious leaders held a prayer event Tuesday (Oct. 6) on Stone Mountain, calling for the removal of a Confederate flag and other reminders of the Civil War at the park boasting a massive carving of Confederate leaders.