Review: Religious Liberty in a Polarized Age
In "Religious Liberty in a Polarized Age," author Thomas C. Berg makes the case that religious freedom for all is part of the cure for our political division.
Wanted: Russian Pastor for Preaching Peace
Earlier this month, Russian police raided a prominent Baptist minister’s home for criticizing the military. But before they could arrest him, he slipped out of the country. We spoke with him as he recalled his ministry and courageous defiance.
More Than 100 Chaplains Urge Texans Not To Hire School Chaplains
Texas school districts have until March 1 of next year to decide whether to hire school chaplains.
Church Leaders Plead With Israeli Government as Anti-Christian Incidents Increase in Holy Land
The incidents have been organized by extremist groups who consider Christians to be enemies of the Jewish people.
Baylor University Wins Exemption From Title IX’s Sexual Harassment Provisions
The private Baptist school argued discrimination complaints made by LGBTQ students were ‘inconsistent’ with the university’s religious values.
How India’s Religious Violence Is Becoming a Problem for American Politicians
US politicians are under increasing pressure to account for their courtship of Indian Prime Minister Modi, the leader of a strategically important ally and the world's largest democracy.
Judge Rules That Southwest Failed to Follow His Order in a Flight Attendant’s Free-Speech Case
In a blistering 29-page order, the judge said the airline acted as if its own policy limiting what employees can say is more important than a federal law protecting religious speech.
Lawsuit Schools Oklahoma on Church and State
This issue of A Public Witness looks at the dustup over St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School – a proposed sectarian public school – and the new lawsuit joined by some Baptist and United Church of Christ ministers.
How Sean Feucht Helped Bring the Devil’s Music to Indiana’s State Capitol
After Christian musician Sean Feucht brought his God and Country concert to the Indiana Statehouse, Hoosier members of the Satanic Temple demanded access for a concert of their own.
Troubling the Water in Switzerland
This issue of A Public Witness takes you inside the modern debate about public baptisms in Switzerland to consider what this can teach us about balancing church and state.