Capitol Lens | Calf time - Roll Call An inflated, Donald Trump-themed golden calf from Christian group Faithful America is seen on the National Mall on Wednesday. Roll Call · Oct 2, 2024
War risks reigniting tensions between Lebanon’s kaleidoscope of communities If Hezbollah is substantially diminished, there could be an opportunity to rebalance power in the country The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2024
JD Vance Says Trump's Immigration Policies 'Maximize Compassion' The remarks were made at a Christian forum near Pittsburgh in which he attacked the Biden administration's "wide-open border." International Business Times · Oct 1, 2024
As Vice Presidential Debate Nears, JD Vance Says Trump's Immigration Policies 'Maximize Compassion' The remarks were made at a Christian forum near Pittsburgh in which he attacked the Biden administration's "wide-open border" Latin Times · Oct 1, 2024
Explaining evangelicals' Trump devotion In "Exvangelical and Beyond," Blake Chastain offers hard truths about why people leave evangelicalism Salon · Sep 30, 2024
Hassan Nasrallah obituary Ruthless head of Lebanon’s Hezbollah who led his movement for more than 30 years The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024
How Lebanon’s national identity is exploited to justify violence against it The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah confirmed on Sept. 28 that its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, had been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut a day earlier. Nasrallah is the highest-ranking Hezbollah leader to have been killed since Israel began targeting the group’s leadership. The Conversation · Sep 29, 2024
Israel continues strikes on Lebanon as Iran vows to avenge Nasrallah death Israel struck multiple targets in Lebanon on Sunday, after killing the Iran-backed Hezbollah group's leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, on Friday. Iran has vowed to avenge his death, while Lebanon's top Christian cleric has urged diplomacy in what risks turning into a wider Middle East conflict. Radio France Internationale · Sep 29, 2024
JD Vance Denies Association With Controversial Christian Nationalist Lance Wallnau JD Vance denies personal ties with controversial Christian nationalist Lance Wallnau despite event appearance. Top News · Sep 28, 2024
JD Vance Shares Personal Journey To Faith And Family Unity JD Vance shares personal insights on his biracial family and journey to Christianity, highlighting unity and inclusivity. Top News · Sep 28, 2024
Vance to talk at tour hosted by ‘prophet’ who thinks Harris practices witchcraft Trump’s running mate will speak at Lance Wallnau’s event in campaign’s latest link to extremist Christian right The Guardian - US · Sep 27, 2024
One year on, Baku seeks to erase Armenian past of Nagorno-Karabakh One year after Azerbaijan conquered the Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, the authorities in Baku are busy erasing all traces of the region's Armenian and Christian past. No journalists are allowed in, but our France 2 colleagues have analysed videos posted online that reveal the changing face of Nagorno-Karabakh. They brought… France 24 · Sep 27, 2024
The VHP and BJP exploited a dying Tamil Nadu teenager to push Hindutva agenda Seven months into his tenure as Tamil Nadu BJP president, K Annamalai launched one of his biggest political campaigns, following the tragic suicide of 17-year-old Lavanya in Thanjavur. Annamalai alleged that Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, where Lavanya was studying, pressured her to convert to Christianity, driving her to take… Newslaundry · Sep 27, 2024
A Grown-Up Guide on How to Embrace the Ongoing Bag Charm Craze in Sophisticated Fashion Most come courtesy of fashion houses, mainly in the form of their respective logos, but a few take a less obvious approach. Fashion Times · Sep 26, 2024
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2024 Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking of peace Thousands of Ethiopians have gathered in the capital city to celebrate an annual religious festival distinguished by the lighting of bonfires according to the beliefs of the local Orthodox Christian faithful
The Conversation · Sep 26, 2024 How the US government can stop ‘churches’ from getting treated like real churches by the IRS The Family Research Council is a conservative advocacy group with a “biblical worldview.” While it has a church ministries department that works with churches from several evangelical Christian denominations that share its perspectives, it does not represent a single denomination. Although its activities are primarily focused on policy, advocacy, government…
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2024 Pope Francis heads for Luxembourg and Belgium on a trip to a dwindling flock Pope Francis is traveling to once-strong bastions of Christianity in the heart of Europe to try to reinvigorate a Catholic flock that is dwindling in the face of secular trends and abuse scandals
Latin Times · Sep 25, 2024 Christians Call For Coca-Cola Boycott Over Viral Video Claiming Custom-Can Machine Won't Write 'Jesus' Boycott Coke is a trending hashtag on X as outrage over the restriction spreads.
The Conversation · Sep 25, 2024 What America’s history can teach us about debates on religious freedom and its importance for democracy Supporters of both major U.S. political parties tend to claim their presidential candidate is the “real” Christian or the “better” Christian or just the “true” Christian.
Salon · Sep 25, 2024 Trump turns Christian nationalism toxic "Two-thirds of the country rejects this anti-democratic ideology," explains Robert P. Jones of PRRI
Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2024 Diddy's children denounce 'hurtful and false' conspiracy theories over mother's death Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ children have spoken out for the first time since their father was arrested on sex trafficking charges.
Salon · Sep 24, 2024 Trump's first revolution succeeds In "The Violent Take It by Force," Matthew Taylor tracks the rise of a fringe sect behind the Appeal to Heaven flag
Fashion Times · Sep 23, 2024 Jean Paul Gaultier Selects Ludovic de Saint Sernin as Its Next Guest Haute Couture Designer The Paris-based designer, who has worked for Christian Dior and Balmain in the past, seems like his style will mesh perfectly with Gaultier.
Zenger · Sep 23, 2024 Serbian Judo Star Banned For Religious Gesture At Paris Olympics Majdov faces 5-month suspension for making sign of the cross, violating International Judo Federation's code of conduct.
The Walrus · Sep 23, 2024 Meet the Evangelicals Who Actually Care about the Environment “If we really take the Bible seriously, we would be at the front of the line demanding climate action”