The Church of the Department of Labor
This issue of A Public Witness looks at the DoL’s use of religion in its recent propaganda posters that push Christianity as part of a vision of a patriarchal, White nation.
Supreme Court Solidifies Protections for Workers Who Ask for Religious Accommodations
The Supreme Court on Thursday used the case of a Christian mailman who didn’t want to work Sundays to solidify protections for workers who ask for religious accommodations.
Remembering the Sabbath … in Court
With the issue of honoring the Sabbath coming to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, this issue of A Public Witness previews the case and explores the issue of Sabbath observance as something more than just attending church, having a nice meal, and watching a game
Mississippi GOP Senator Says it’s Wrong to Vote on Sunday for Religious Reasons
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday said she believed it's wrong to hold voting events on Sunday due to religious reasons. Read full piece
From Apollo 8 to SpaceIL, How to Celebrate Shabbat, Ramadan and Christmas in Space
(RNS) — Neil Armstrong's words as he first stepped onto the surface of the moon — “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" — are some of the most memorable in history. But seven months earlier, the astronauts aboard NASA’s first manned
A Fishing Line Encircles Manhattan, Protecting Sanctity Of Sabbath
A clear fishing wire is tied around the island of Manhattan. Most people walking on the streets of Manhattan do not notice it at all. But many observant Jews in Manhattan rely on this string to leave the house on the Sabbath.
The Science of Sabbath: How People are Rediscovering Rest—and Claiming Its Benefits
(RNS) — Tech Shabbat is a modern twist on an ancient religious practice, which is attracting the attention of burned-out millennials and others who are exhausted by trying to keep up in an increasingly connected and fast-paced world.
About Half of Churchgoers ‘Aren’t Sure If One of the Ten Commandments Still Applies’
NASHVILLE (BP) -- According to Genesis, God created everything in six days before
Fain: View retirement as Sabbath
Frank Fain, director of educational services at The Baptist Home in Arcadia Valley, Mo., likens retirement to the biblical concept of Sabbath, when believers should take the time to strengthen their relationship with God; give renewed attention to their relationship to family, friends and others;