[ad_1] (RNS) — Elul, the current and final month in the ancient Hebrew calendar, is a time of introspection, preparation and forgiveness as Jews prepare for the High Holidays: first the new year celebration of Rosh Hashanah, followed by Yom Kippur, the day of repentance. In this time, Jews often blow the shofar, a trumpet […]

[ad_1] (RNS) — For decades, multiple studies have shown that women are more religious than men, especially if they’re Christians. Women are more likely to belong to a congregation, pray regularly and say they feel close to God than men are. Meanwhile, other studies have shown that until about 2010, men were more likely than […]

[ad_1] Dear RNS reader: As you may have noticed, we’ve unveiled a new, refreshed look to our website. The redesign is a reflection of our constant wish to improve your experience of reading, enjoying and sharing the news and opinions we bring you on the most essential topics in our world. The redesign also comes […]

[ad_1] (RNS) — In major Latin American countries, Catholic support for ordaining women as priests has risen significantly in the last decade, while Pope Francis’ popularity has declined somewhat, according to a survey released Thursday (Sept. 26) by Pew Research Center. Peru saw the highest increase among the surveyed countries — which also included Argentina, […]

[ad_1] Brat summer gives way to catty fall. You know that feeling when you have just SO. MUCH. TO. SAY about a particular current event but your podcast is on summer break?? Yeah, it’s the worst. Silver lining? We’ve been saving up that snark for months. So, here goes, why did JD Vance’s comments […]

[ad_1] (RNS) — Emgage Action, a prominent Muslim American advocacy organization, has endorsed Kamala Harris for president, offering qualified support for the vice president despite broad frustration among Muslim Americans with the Biden administration’s response to the Israel-Hamas war. The endorsement, sent to supporters Wednesday morning (Sept. 25), began by criticizing President Joe Biden’s handling […]

[ad_1] In the movies, it’s called a Mexican standoff—a confrontation where no side can win. Sometimes, it’s portrayed as enemies pointing guns at each other. Other times, it’s two armies poised to attack one another, but there is no path to victory for the aggressor. This time, the drama plays out in Greece, on the […]

[ad_1] HENDERSON, N.C. (RNS) — He was the star attraction two years ago, the keynoter introduced as “North Carolina’s next governor,” the perfect messenger to encourage church leaders to run for office and govern on biblical principles. This year his name wasn’t even mentioned. At an American Renewal Project luncheon in a meeting room of […]

[ad_1] Multiplication impact of ministry training hubs — reaching 800 by 2030 — essential to FINISH the Great Commission in this generation ORLANDO — With a mission to finalize the Great Commission by 2030, Global Church Network (GCN) has set a goal of establishing 800 leadership training hubs worldwide in order to mobilize one million […]

[ad_1] He called it religio athetae—the religion of athletics. And he fervently believed that the achievement of perfection of mind and body was the path to the world’s redemption. And so, Pierre de Coubertin, the French baron and pacifist, revived the ancient Greek games of competition, christening his new religion, “Olympism.” At the time of […]