1+ hour, 47+ min ago  (678+ words) (The following blog post was originally published in March 2015.) While every sin is a transgression against God's law, some sins are less heinous and vile than others. For example, it is worse if I were to kill my neighbor's beloved…...

2+ hour, 28+ min ago  (106+ words) Religion News Service (RNS) is an independent, nonprofit and award-winning source of global news on religion, spirituality, culture and ethics, reported by a staff of professional journalists. Founded in 1934, RNS seeks to inform readers with objective reporting and insightful commentary,…...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago  (787+ words) (RNS) " Two-thirds of U. S. adults who regularly attend religious services say their clergy have spoken about at least one key political issue " most prominently, abortion, Israel or homosexuality " in recent months. "When people do hear the clergy speak about these topics,…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago  (1231+ words) This story is part of RNS" Love Thy Neighbor series. You can read all the stories here. (RNS) " In the months after Oct. 7, 2023, Shariq Ghani, the 44-year-old Muslim executive director of the Houston-based civic multifaith nonprofit Bridges, began hosting regular,…...

19+ min ago  (1438+ words) VATICAN CITY (RNS) " Pope Leo XIV published on Monday (May 25) what is already being called the keynote document of his papacy, titled "Magnifica Humanitas" (Magnificent Humanity), a sweeping encyclical addressing what he considers a new industrial revolution fueled by artificial…...

6+ hour, 33+ min ago  (126+ words) KENSINGTON " Solem Lutheran Church of rural Kensington will celebrate its 150th anniversary on June 14 with worship at 11 a. m. , followed by a catered meal at noon and an anniversary program for 1 p. m. Solem Lutheran Church to celebrate 150th anniversary on June 14 RSVP for the meal…...

2+ hour, 35+ min ago  (203+ words) With the international pieces I edit, adding the country name into the headline takes up precious real estate and could cause readers to tune out if they're not interested in that country. We want to play up the relatable while…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (512+ words) JERUSALEM (RNS) " Living in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, Mohammed Mahmoud enjoys a privilege other Muslims around the world can only dream about: the ability to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque every day. For the first…...

3+ hour, 10+ min ago  (772+ words) MINA, Saudi Arabia " Masses of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia threw pebbles at a large pillar in a symbolic ritual on Wednesday, one of the final days of the Hajj as Muslims around the world started celebrating the Islamic holiday of…...

14+ hour, 51+ min ago  (678+ words) The Turks tried to convert the Christian soldiers to the Moslem faith with threats and flattery, but those who resisted were beaten and tortured. Some, alas, denied Christ and became Moslems, hoping to improve their lot. Saint John was not…...