‘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
The Vote Is Sacred Bus Tour
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with faith leaders, activists and organizers along the Vote Is Sacred Bus Tour from Interfaith Alliance
Black churches and ‘Divine Nine’ fraternities and sororities partner to boost Black vote
(RNS) — Soon after Vice President Kamala Harris shifted from vice presidential candidate to presidential nominee, 44,000 of her supporters dialed into a call dubbed
After exiting the Christian music industry, these artists engage religion on their terms
(RNS) — When former Christian artist Michael Gungor first hosted a new spiritual community in Los Angeles this year, worship began not with an organ
The Hu makes hits with praises to the sky deity
(RNS) — An eight-man heavy metal band from Mongolia known as The Hu has done what few thought could happen in the 21st century: Create