RELIGION

Faith-based giving remains strong despite tough economy, expected to increase in 2024

New survey says 95% of congregants plan to give the same or more in 2024 –only 10% feel they did…

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In India’s new Ram temple, some American Hindus see a new beginning

(RNS) — The consecration of a temple to the Hindu god Ram, in the northern Indian city said to be…

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Kenya doomsday cult pastor and others will face charges of murder, cruelty and more

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s top prosecutor on Tuesday ordered that 95 people from a doomsday cult be charged with…

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Thank God We’re Not A Christian Nation

A critical election year is already in full swing, and faith communities have an important role to play to help…

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Are American Jews in crisis? A conversation with Professor Jonathan Sarna

  “Don’t know much about history…” Those were the immortal words of Sam Cooke. It happens to be true. Many…

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‘Soldiers of Christ’ killing unsettles Korean Americans in Georgia and stokes fear of cults

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Just days into the admission process for Soldiers of Christ, Sehee Cho was faint and feeble.…

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The key to keeping those New Year’s resolutions? Make it about somebody else.

(RNS) — If New Year’s resolutions are hard to keep, it’s because the whole concept is made into a test…

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How Dominican women fight child marriage and teen pregnancy while facing total abortion bans

AZUA, Dominican Republic (AP) — It was a busy Saturday morning at Marcia González’s church. A bishop was visiting, and…

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RNS reporters look ahead to the big religion stories they expect in 2024

(RNS) — As America gears up for another presidential election — with an expected repeat of the 2020 candidate face-off…

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The spiritual lessons of ‘The Crown’

(RNS) — The history isn’t always right but ‘The Crown’ is always a good family story. And there are lessons…

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