Incarnated as two male and two female figures on a large screen above the altar, an artificial intelligence chatbot recently urged congregants at a Lutheran church in Germany to stand
William Barber emerges from the Greenleaf Church pulpit with an ode to the power of disabilityWilliam Barber emerges from the Greenleaf Church pulpit with an ode to the power of disability
RALEIGH (RNS) — For his final sermon as pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church in Goldsboro, N.C., on Sunday (June 18), the Rev. William Barber spoke of the “cripple’s testimony.” The
Cousins of Pope Benedict XVI will inherit his money. None of them want it.Cousins of Pope Benedict XVI will inherit his money. None of them want it.
(RNS) — The surviving family members of the late Pope Benedict XVI will inherit money from his estate, according to the executor of his last will and testament. None of
How the practice of Nichiren Buddhism sustained Tina Turner for 50 yearsHow the practice of Nichiren Buddhism sustained Tina Turner for 50 years
(The Conversation) — When Tina Turner, often referred to as the “Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll,” died at her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland, on May 24, 2023, at the age
“Faithfully Yours, Harold Kushner”: When Bad Things Happen To Good People, Author Leaves A Legacy Of Faith And Tranquility“Faithfully Yours, Harold Kushner”: When Bad Things Happen To Good People, Author Leaves A Legacy Of Faith And Tranquility
Rabbi Harold Kushner’s faith was shaken. His 14-year-old son, Aaron, suffered and eventually died from a rare condition known as progeria: rapid aging. Aaron was a good boy. He did
What about Tim Keller?What about Tim Keller?
(RNS) — “Tim Keller saved my faith.” Those were the words of a lawyer who sheepishly approached me one night after a Bible study. He explained that although he had
Dear God, are we addressing you as sir or madam? – The Church of England says maybe neitherDear God, are we addressing you as sir or madam? – The Church of England says maybe neither
In the opening lines of the Bible, which are familiar to us from the classic King James as “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth,” the original
Scientology’s Super Bowl ad and its perfectly understandable successScientology’s Super Bowl ad and its perfectly understandable success
Taylor Swift video “Look what you made me do” got 35 million views on YouTube shortly after its release. so he did the teaser trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron.
“Let’s practice interfaith dialogue, oh, and pass me that two by four” – Habitat for Humanity builds bridges of faith – Literally“Let’s practice interfaith dialogue, oh, and pass me that two by four” – Habitat for Humanity builds bridges of faith – Literally
A two by four is a two by four whether you are a Christian, a Muslim, a Jew or a Hindu. So is a wrench, hammer, and Phillips screwdriver. As
‘Spiritual examples’ change the media narrative on religion‘Spiritual examples’ change the media narrative on religion
(RNS) — Media Stories about religion they often focus on corruption in religious institutions, alliances of politicians with conservative Christians, and institutional abuses of power. These important stories need to