Impeachment leads to theological war of words between Trump, his critics and his backers
RNS Religious rhetoric is not uncommon on Capitol Hill, where politicians often thread references to the Almighty into speeches while participating in political theatre. But in the drama-filled final week of President Trump’s impeachment trial, God was essentially a supporting character. Senator Lindsey Graham said he used his God-given common sense to decide the impeachment […]
ESSAY: THE FOCOLARE HAVE TWO WORDS FOR OUR BROKEN POLITICAL DIALOGUE – JESUS FORSAKEN
CHARLES C CAMOSY, in an article first published on Religion News Service, looks at how lessons from the approach taken by Catholic lay group Focolare could help bridge divisions in US society…
US presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren announces new campaign interfaith advisory council
RNS Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren has unveiled a new religion-related campaign initiative, announcing an interfaith advisory council and forthcoming endorsements from more than 100 religious leaders from across the country. “I’m proud to announce a committed group of faith leaders that will lead my campaign’s Interfaith Advisory Council,” Warren, a United Methodist and US […]
US President Donald Trump addresses March for Life, where religion and politics mix
Washington, DCRNS US President Trump delivered a speech before a sprawling crowd gathered on the National Mall for this year’s anti-abortion March for Life demonstration, making him the first president ever to offer an in-person address to the conservative-leaning gathering where religion and politics are known to mix. “All of us here understand an eternal […]
In the US, Faith in Action gears up for 2020 election season, with a focus on local offices
RNS For Rev Alvin Herring, executive director of the congregation-based organising network Faith in Action, wearing a clerical collar is about more than appearances. It prepares him for the task of making social change. “I consider this my uniform,” Herring said, gesturing toward his white collar as he addressed the crowd at the Vote Common […]
US POLITICS: IMPEACHMENT DEBATE SUGGESTS SHIFTING RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL WINDS
JACK JENKINS, of Religion News Service, takes a look at the religious overtones surrounding the impeachment of US President Donald Trump…
Trump says he will “strongly consider” testifying in impeachment inquiry
Washington DC, US Reuters US President Donald Trump on Monday said for the first time that he might be willing to testify in the impeachment inquiry over his dealings with Ukraine, even as Democrats questioned the truthfulness of his testimony in the Russia 2016 election interference probe. Lawmakers in the Democratic-led impeachment process in the […]
ELIJAH CUMMINGS: PREACHERS AND PRESIDENTS RECALL A MAN OF FAITH
JACK JENKINS, of Religion News Service, reports on the passing of US Congressman Elijah Cummings…
Franklin Graham on impeachment: “Our country could begin to unravel”
RNS Evangelist Franklin Graham issued a dire warning about the fate of the United States, should the presidential impeachment inquiry started by the US House lead to President Donald Trump’s ouster. “Our country could begin to unravel if an elected president is thrown out of office because of lies and the media,” said Graham, president […]
ESSAY: PRO-LIFE LAWS ARE NEEDED – BUT THEY ARE NOT ENOUGH
US pastor and author – and pro-life advocate – MICAH FRIES, in an article first published by Religion News Service, calls for pro-life Christians to put aside their political divisions…