How Elon Musk became ‘prophet-in-chief’ of tech’s Trump-leaning conservatism
(RNS) — In the waning days of October, several hundred people gathered at the Life Center, a megachurch in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for a town hall
Pope Francis’ eco-village to promote ecological conversion at 2025 Jubilee
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis’ plan to build an eco-village in the historic gardens of Castel Gandolfo, the summer residence of the popes, will
How should nonprofits prepare for the ‘nonprofit killer’ bill becoming law?
(RNS) — On our WhatsApp group, the board members of a disability nonprofit I belong to were discussing HR 9495, a bill known as the
Canary in the Coal Mine to Destroying Democracy With Rabbi Jill Jacobs
This week, we dive into the Israel-Palestine crisis, reflecting on the struggles and the urgent call for peace. Recorded just before Rosh Hashanah and
‘A Real Pain’ gets achingly close to the real quandaries of Holocaust remembrance
(RNS) — After arriving in Poland for a weeklong Holocaust “roots” tour, Benji, one of two Jewish American cousins whose trip is depicted in the
Rabbinical group calls for stopping offensive military aid to Israel
(RNS) — A rabbinic human rights organization has signed on to a statement calling for an end to offensive military aid to Israel in light
After dispiriting election, Muslim Americans question whether politics is a game they can influence
(RNS) — In the last days leading up to the 2024 presidential election, a large swath of American Muslims agreed on one thing: None of
For these Hindu Americans, a pivot from the Democratic Party was long overdue
(RNS) — Days after Donald Trump’s sweeping presidential win, reactions around the country ranged from surprise and sadness to, in Texan Burt Thakur’s case, relief.
Election 2024: No Mandate for Extremism
In the wake of a deeply consequential election, The State of Belief this week unpacks the electoral role played by religious communities, exploring how
Faith groups resolve to protect migrants, refugees after Trump win
(RNS) — Former President Donald Trump’s election to a second term prompted faith groups that work with migrants and refugees to reaffirm their commitment to