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OPINION: (RNS) — The framers of the Constitution went a long way toward making sure that wasn't the case. religionnews.com/2026/05/15/the…

OPINION: (RNS) — A new report documents the unimaginable sexual violence of Oct. 7, 2023. I am done softening what I now know. religionnews.com/2026/05/15/a-h…

(RNS) — Faith leaders will first gather at Selma’s Tabernacle Baptist Church for a prayer service before marching silently on the Edmund Pettus Bridge toward the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery. religionnews.com/2026/05/15/bla…

(FāVS News) — In his new book, Sutton argues Christianity has shaped American identity and politics for centuries. religionnews.com/2026/05/15/chr…

(RNS) — The National Association of Evangelicals, the Assemblies of God, CityServe International and Love Has No Limits are among the organizations encouraging community service on Saturday. religionnews.com/2026/05/15/fai…

OPINION: (RNS) — Again and again, the prayers on the site show a portrait of a nation in pain, and that America is a divinely chosen place that must protect itself from enemies. religionnews.com/2026/05/15/wha…

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OPINION: (The Conversation) — What should we call the words that this ultramodern technology produces? For clues, a professor looks to some of the world’s earliest authors. religionnews.com/2026/05/15/is-…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The narrow Strait of Hormuz remains in Iran's chokehold, the U.S. is maintaining a blockade against Iran and negotiations between the two countries appear at a standstill. religionnews.com/2026/05/13/tru…

(RNS) — As the U.S. embraces aggressive anti-immigrant policies, Clarkston, Georgia, is now a test of how to best protect the diverse community of refugees. religionnews.com/2026/05/14/ell…

JERUSALEM (AP) — The measure passed 93-0 in the 120-seat Knesset, or parliament, reflecting widespread support for punishing those found responsible for what was the deadliest attack in Israel’s history. religionnews.com/2026/05/13/isr…

OPINION: Something old, something new, something super overwhelming, something truly fun. religionnews.com/2026/05/14/the…

OPINION: (The Conversation) — Christianity has inspired the design of many garments – with angels, the Virgin Mary and other sacred figures appearing on many designer outfits. religionnews.com/2026/05/13/dev…

OPINION: (The Conversation) — Cherokees across the US are working to revitalize their language. religionnews.com/2026/05/13/the…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — He chose to be an infertility specialist to help people. Thirty years later, scientific advancements made that easier than ever but created more ethical dilemmas. religionnews.com/2026/05/13/a-c…

OPINION: (RNS) — As part of a congregation that lost 11 members in a violent antisemitic attack, I know the pain of loss through terror. The death penalty is not the answer. religionnews.com/2026/05/13/why…

(RNS) — Asked to comment on the suit, a USDA spokesperson said: ‘While we do not comment on pending litigation, we will keep the plaintiffs in our prayers during this process.’ religionnews.com/2026/05/13/agr…

OPINION: (RNS) — While it is fitting and proper for individuals and congregations to rededicate themselves to their God in prayer, it is not the role of government to unite America in faith. religionnews.com/2026/05/13/tru…

OPINION: (The Conversation) — Our engagement with AI is at a crossroads: Will we treat it as an all-knowing oracle or as a tool to expand our own way of seeing the world? religionnews.com/2026/05/14/how…

AL-EIZARIYA, West Bank (AP) — Israel says the demolitions are needed to make way for a road serving Palestinian communities. But Palestinian officials say the road is part of a broader plan to keep Palestinian vehicles off a new highway being built to s... religionnews.com/2026/05/14/isr…