Good Jews and Bad Jews
A bad old tradition is back.
Michael Muhammad Knight wants to introduce you to Islam's prophet — 40 times
(RNS) — In his latest book, Michael Muhammad Knight seeks a more fluid biography of the Holy Prophet of Islam — beyond modern constructions.
How Howard Thurman can help Christians heal their political divides
(RNS) — In our current political morass, we need to constantly remind ourselves that Christians, and their politics, should bring relief and flourishing to...
Deaf Tanzanians are left to forge their own worship
BAGAMOYO, Tanzania (RNS) — For hearing-impaired worshippers here, Sunday mornings are often filled with disappointment, as worship services that accommodate...
How an ancient Islamic holiday became uniquely Caribbean
(The Conversation) — In Trinidad, where Muslims make up 5 percent of the population, a parade of colorful floats marks the Shiite holy day of Ashura, but the...
Why Putin is an ally for American evangelicals
(The Conversation) — In the 21st century, evangelical conservatives aren't promoting their agenda by smuggling Bibles behind the Iron Curtain, but by...
Bobi Wine case heightens tensions between Museveni and Uganda church leaders
KAMPALA, Uganda (RNS) — Uganda's government is trying to prevent faith groups from becoming another voice in the country to speak out against its president's...
Is "off the reservation" beyond the pale?
Pondering the limits of linguistic deference.
A down payment on making hajj easier for Muslim women
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — A new group founded a year ago is helping Muslim women make the pilgrimage to Mecca by providing money, advice and even rewriting the...
What the early church thought about God's gender
(The Conversation) — After much debate, the Episcopal Church recently began a process to replace masculine terms for God. But Christians have long referred to...
The culture wars need to make a safe space for conscience
(RNS) — The booing of Christian soccer player Jaelene Hinkle for following her conscience shows that we need to turn down the temperature in the culture wars.
Jonathan Merritt: On Faith and Culture
From dating to the workplace, the ancient Enneagram can transform relationships
the Enneagram has recently developed a cult following and is now being used to help people form healthy relationships.
Yoga isn't timeless: it's changing to meet contemporary needs
(The Conversation) — Today, part of yoga's appeal is that it continues to be seen as a mystical, ancient tradition. However, the practice of yoga has gone...
5 reasons the Masterpiece Cakeshop decision is a victory for all Americans
The following is a guest post by Skye Jethani The case of the Colorado baker who refused to create a cake for a same-sex wedding has been a topic of heated...
Why weren't Christians the ones to 'ruin' Miss America?
(RNS) — The little known history of how America's Christians got entangled with America's beauty pageant.