In the face of Palestinian suffering, interfaith groups offer a protective presence
(RNS) — When the Israel-Hamas war broke out after Oct. 7, Beth Brockman wasn’t sure she wanted to go back …
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Want a better life? Spend more time thinking about sin, says Elizabeth Oldfield.
(RNS) — Elizabeth Oldfield spends a lot of time thinking about sin. Not the finger-pointing, fire and brimstone, shape-up-or-go-to-hell approach …
Can plants talk and think? Some scientists say yes.
Whether their research is terrestrial or celestial, scientists are finding evidence to support theories that might have been scoffed at …
UK’s fight against far-right hate goes online, but does it go too far?
The persistence of far-right social media groups is a continual source of worry for the U.K. government. Earlier this month, …
Brazilians march for Eshu, an Afro-Brazilian deity, to protest Christian intolerance
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — A march in honor of an Afro-Brazilian deity drew some 150,000 people in São Paulo on …
John Ramirez Unveils Satan’s Greatest Form of Deception
Evangelist John Ramirez has come back to social media after taking a few months off of the web. While Ramirez …
Remembering the Peekskill riots, a caution for the right and left
(RNS) — Twenty years before Woodstock and 75 years ago on Tuesday (Aug. 27) was the anti-Woodstock. In the small …
A familylike equality in Bangladesh
One of the world’s most poignant scenes in August was that of students in largely Muslim Bangladesh guarding places of …
Nick Vujicic Visits, Inspires Israel’s Wounded Soldiers
[embedded content] Nearly 4,000 Israeli soldiers have been wounded since Oct. 7, many with life-changing injuries. Recently, a special guest …
In sports and the arts, making room for mental health and disabilities
American fans are becoming more accepting of athletes who discuss their mental health Though an estimated one-third of elite athletes …