(RNS) — Why do young Christians leave the church? New research by the Barna Group…
Rabbis stand in solidarity with burned mosque
WASHINGTON (RNS) — More than a thousand rabbis from around the world have signed a…
In sunset of life, Billy Graham reflects on growing old
(RNS) — For much of his 92 years, Billy Graham has had one main title:…
Pastor on restaurant quest can't live by bread alone
NEW ORLEANS (RNS) — Minister Ray Cannata’s mission is almost complete. Four years ago he…
U.S. Christians rally around Iranian pastor
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Religious freedom advocates rallied Sept. 28 around an Iranian pastor who is…
Is there a death penalty-sized hole in Catholicism's 'seamless garment'?
(RNS) — Is Catholic opposition to the death penalty losing traction as opposition to abortion,…
Beer, wine not on church's list of immoral investments
BERLIN (RNS) — New guidelines issued by Germany’s largest Protestant body advised parishioners to not…
New Jersey leads U.S. in 'till death do us part'
(RNS) — Poor New Jersey — derided for “Jersey Shore,” aggressive driving and talking too…
Churches lose fight over Alabama immigration law
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (RNS) — A federal judge jolted the national immigration debate on Sept. 28…
Pentagon: Chaplains can celebrate gay marriages
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Military chaplains can lead same-sex marriage ceremonies on and off military bases,…
Report says trends for U.S. churches mostly pointing down
(RNS) — American congregations have grown less healthy in the last decade, with fewer people…
Mother cares for her son's Amish victims
LANCASTER, Pa. (RNS) — Terri Roberts was eating outside with a co-worker on a bright…
Supreme Court hears religious hiring case
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday, Oct. 5, on religious…
Hosanna-Tabor: Church business — government business, too?
Yesterday, Oct. 5, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in one…
Hofman to direct LCMS fund development
Mark D. Hofman of St. Louis will begin serving Oct. 31 as the Synod’s executive…
LWML produces DVD-based Bible study
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and its partner, Artesian Ministries, have produced an eight-lesson, DVD-based…
