Sarah Pulliam Bailey

Sarah Pulliam Bailey is a national correspondent for RNS, covering how faith intersects with politics, culture and other news. She previously served as online editor for Christianity Today where she remains an editor-at-large.

All Stories by Sarah Pulliam Bailey

Ebola kiss * Giving stats * Religiously tweeting: Monday’s news roundup

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 6, 2014
Ebola is threatening Liberian culture where kissing cheeks at church is common. Which states give the most to charities? Ones with more church-goers. Plus, find out which religious group tweets the most.

‘Left Behind’ and ‘The Good Lie’ face off during Hollywood’s year of faith-based films

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 3, 2014
(RNS) "Left Behind" and "The Good Lie" both aim to attract a faith-based crowd, and they’ll both test Hollywood’s appetite for religion.

What do Americans pray for? Themselves. And maybe a sports team

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 1, 2014
(RNS) Many are seeking divine intervention on behalf of a favorite sports team or the golden ticket in the lottery, according to a new survey.

Tensions at Episcopal Church’s oldest seminary reflect larger crisis in future of theology schools

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 30, 2014
(RNS) It's unclear whether eight faculty resigned or were effectively fired, and what the future holds for the Episcopal Church's flagship seminary.

Ebola spread * BYU beards * Bishop resigns : Monday’s Roundup

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 29, 2014
An American doctor exposed to Ebola has been admitted at the NIH near DC. BYU students are protesting the school's ban on beards. Plus, a bishop resigns after admitting he has been "unfaithful."

How Lecrae mixed rap and theology to find huge, mainstream success

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 26, 2014
(RNS) Rapper Lecrae’s popularity has been brewing for a few years now, but the churchgoing artist became the hottest Christian in the mainstream this month.

Interview: Lecrae on rap, theology and Billboard success [Transcript]

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 26, 2014
(RNS) Rapper Lecrae talks about faith, fame and his future.

Episcopal Church’s Katharine Jefferts Schori will not seek re-election

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 23, 2014
(RNS) Katharine Jefferts Schori’s time as presiding bishop has been lauded by theological liberals and bemoaned by conservatives.

D’Souza sentencing * China sentencing * immigration sanctuary: Tuesday’s Roundup

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 23, 2014
Dinesh D'Souza will be sentenced today. A Muslim scholar has received a life sentence from China. And a Portland immigrant activist has sought asylum in an Oregon church.

Tim Keller’s Redeemer Church and Reformed Theological Seminary to launch NYC campus

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 22, 2014
NEW YORK (RNS) The partnership fits in with the desire of evangelicals to plant their flag in large cities such as New York.

Yale chaplain’s resignation reflects larger mainline tensions over Israel

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 16, 2014
(RNS) The Rev. Bruce Shipman, an Episcopal chaplain at Yale, resigned last week after he wrote a controversial New York Times letter.

Francis weddings * Anti-semitism rally * Ebola ban: Monday’s Roundup

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 15, 2014
Pope Francis wed couples, including cohabitating ones. German chancellor Angela Merkel led an anti-Semitism rally. Plus, Nigeria stopped religious gatherings to try to stop Ebola from spreading.

Why same-sex marriage is expected to heat up this election among evangelicals

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 12, 2014
(RNS) A new group of progressive evangelicals is trying to persuade other Christians to support same-sex marriage.

Ebola blood * car blessings * Tebow’s good morning: Friday’s Roundup

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 12, 2014
The missionary who recovered from Ebola has donated blood to another victim. Belgians are getting their cars blessed. Plus, Tim Tebow will join Good Morning America.

Pastors’ letter on Mark Driscoll: Step down from all aspects of ministry and leadership

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — August 28, 2014
(RNS) "This is without a doubt, the most abusive, coercive ministry culture I’ve ever been involved with,” former Mars Hill pastor Paul Tripp said.
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