RELIGIOUS NEWS​

by Mark Silk on March 5, 2021 at 11:52 pm

(RNS) — Its roots are in the Civil War. The post The religion of Trump’s Lost Cause appeared first on Religion News Service.

by Kit Doyle on March 5, 2021 at 11:13 pm

(RNS) — Each week Religion News Service presents a gallery of photos of religious expression around the world. This week’s photo gallery includes the first papal visit to Iraq, more unrest in Myanmar following the military coup and more. Add to Favorite Articles The post Photos of the Week: Francis in Iraq, unrest in Myanmar appeared first on Religion News Service.

by Joseph Hammond on March 5, 2021 at 10:39 pm

(RNS) — Advocates for the Uyghurs say they expect the Biden administration to proceed on the understanding that China’s actions amount to genocide. The post As genocide designation becomes a political football, Uyghur activists push for action appeared first on Religion News Service.

by Yonat Shimron on March 5, 2021 at 9:49 pm

(RNS) — A new survey by Pew Research shows that 64% of Black Protestants ‘definitely or probably’ plan to get vaccinated, compared to 54% of white evangelicals. The post Black Protestants aren’t least likely to get a vaccine; white evangelicals are appeared first on Religion News Service.

by Jack Jenkins on March 5, 2021 at 9:41 pm

(RNS) — An attempt to clear up confusion about the moral acceptability of the vaccine only created further uncertainty. The post Johnson & Johnson vaccine creates a week of confusion for Catholics appeared first on Religion News Service.

by Alejandra Molina, Emily McFarlan Miller on March 5, 2021 at 9:39 pm

SUPERIOR, Ariz. (RNS) — The Apache believe Oak Flat is a ‘blessed place’ where Ga’an — guardians or messengers between the people and Usen, Creator God — dwell. The site is at risk of being turned over to an Australian mining company. The post Why Oak Flat in Arizona is a sacred space for the Apache and other Native Americans appeared first on Religion News Service.

by Bob Smietana on March 5, 2021 at 7:46 pm

(RNS) — Dave Ramsey, the Christian financial guru, has long been a skeptic of COVID-19 restrictions, saying that he and his company will not be ruled by fear. The post Dave Ramsey’s new crusade: Ending COVID-19 mask orders appeared first on Religion News Service.