Alejandra Molina of Religion News writes that members of Seattle Pacific University’s (SPU) trustees have asked Washington state court to dismiss an LGBT discrimination lawsuit. The lawsuit comes from school students and facilities over the …
Tom Strode of Baptist Press writes that same-sex marriage in the United States is now protected by federal law after President Biden approved the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA). Advocates pushed for new legislation, fearing …
When Liz Bucar was 11 years old, she saw the pop singer Madonna wearing a cross necklace. She got her own and started wearing it, even though she was — for all intents and purposes …
A group of men connected to controversial pastor Doug Wilson called the 19th Amendment a “bad idea” in a recent Tweet. Steve Rabey of The Roys Report writes that followers have also advocated for traditional …
According to a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey, houses of worship in the state are required to have security plans in order to counteract attacks or mass shootings. Apart from …
The so-called Troubled Teen Industry has come under increased scrutiny as young people have started speaking out against traumatic experiences at camps that are often called “youth treatment” facilities. Mallory Challis of Baptist News Global …
The former administrator of the Clergy Assurance Fund, a nonprofit that has served Pennsylvania Episcopal clergy families for centuries, is being investigated for allegedly stealing $1.4 million from the fund. The misappropriation allegations against former …
A Notre Dame professor claims that reports focused on a sign on her door allegedly designating faculty who help students obtain contraceptives and abortions are false. Sociology professor Tamara Kay reportedly advertised on her office …
An official U.S. commission dedicated to religious freedom around the world is calling for the United Nations to investigate the situation around the ongoing protests in Iran. A wave of protests broke out in Iran …
A Methodist group in the Philippines is calling for the government to drop an attempted murder case against a pastor whose social justice work has sometimes brought her under scrutiny. The Rev. Golfie Baluntong has …