RELIGIOUS NEWS​

by Bob Smietana on September 24, 2021 at 9:30 pm

(RNS) — At its peak, there were about 70 congregations in the Sunday Assembly movement. About half have shut down or gone dormant. The post The Sunday Assembly hopes to organize a godless future. It’s not easy. appeared first on Religion News Service.

by Joseph Hammond on September 24, 2021 at 9:02 pm

(RNS) — The initial push for the monument was supported by the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition, but the two closest chapters of the Navajo Nation resisted the plans. At stake are two different visions of how to best protect sacred land. The post Local Indigenous groups worry Bears Ears Monument will limit access to ritual space appeared first on Religion News Service.

by Kathryn Post on September 24, 2021 at 8:16 pm

(RNS) — In 2008, Princeton University’s full-time Hindu chaplain was not just the only one at any place of higher learning at the time; he was the first in the United States ever to fill the role. The post How Hindu chaplains went from anomaly to necessity appeared first on Religion News Service.

by Jessi Dodge on September 24, 2021 at 8:09 pm

The post PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Ganesh Chaturthi festivals and clergy at the White House appeared first on Religion News Service.

by Emily McFarlan Miller on September 24, 2021 at 7:36 pm

(RNS) — The Inclusive Athletic Attire Act allows all student athletes to modify their uniforms in keeping with their religion, culture or personal preferences for modesty. The post Illinois passes legislation to allow student athletes to wear hijab without waivers appeared first on Religion News Service.

by Adelle M. Banks on September 24, 2021 at 7:13 pm

(RNS) — The scholar ‘was the Godfather of Afro-American Religious Studies & the North Star of deep Christian political sensibilities!’ said colleague Cornel West. The post Albert Raboteau, expert on African American religious history, dead at 78 appeared first on Religion News Service.

by RNS Press Release Distribution Service on September 24, 2021 at 6:29 pm

Report for America The post Newsrooms can hire subsidized local religion beat reporters—Sept. 30 deadline appeared first on Religion News Service.