Sojourners
Conservative Christians criticize progressives’ ‘destructive’ agenda
By Adelle M. Banks — September 29, 2016
(RNS) Leaders of progressive organizations responded that the letter was ‘sad’ and ‘patently political.’
Voter registration on faith groups’ to-do lists
By Adelle M. Banks — August 2, 2016
WASHINGTON (RNS) The 'Together We Vote' campaign is one of the efforts by religious groups to mobilize new voters.
The ‘Very Good Gospel’ of Shalom
By David P. Gushee — June 28, 2016
Contrasting a personal salvation Christian Gospel with a morally richer shalom Gospel.
Putting our money where our faith is by divesting from fossil fuels (COMMENTARY)
By Jim Wallis — January 22, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) I have started the process of divesting my retirement fund and other savings from fossil fuel companies. Will it make a “Big Oil” company close its doors? No, but it is an opportunity for me to live out my values and witness to my deepest beliefs.
After Ferguson and Eric Garner decisions, white Christians say it’s time to stand with blacks
By Adelle M. Banks — December 4, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) “’Love your neighbor as yourself’ means you picture yourself being choked and surrounded by five men while you say, ‘I can't breathe,’” said Scott Slayton, a white Southern Baptist pastor in Chelsea, Ala.
Jim Wallis on Ferguson: Repentance has not happened there yet
By Lilly Fowler — October 10, 2014
(RNS) "I’ll say this as clearly as I can: What’s very clear is that black lives are worthless in America and the criminal justice system. It’s time to right that unacceptable wrong."
Was ‘Christianity Today’ justified in rejecting this controversial ad?
By Jonathan Merritt — September 12, 2014
We’re now facing a perennial issue where activists on both sides of this debate expect to be invited to every party and demand to be heard in whatever forum they choose.
Heidi Thompson Named Publisher and CEO of Religion News Service
By Yonat Shimron — June 25, 2014
Heidi Thompson, a senior marketing executive with extensive experience working with faith-based communities, has been named Religion News Service’s new publisher after a national search.
Activists to fast on Capitol Hill until Congress passes immigration reform
By Katherine Burgess — November 12, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) “We know that Martin Luther King Jr., were he here today, would be standing here with us," said the Rev. Barbara Williams Skinner, co-chair of the National African American Clergy Network. "Cesar Chavez would be standing with us and Gandhi would be standing with us. We think that’s enough power to change the Congress.”
’12 Years a Slave’ prompts calls for racial reconciliation
By Adelle M. Banks — October 15, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) “12 Years a Slave” may depict a bygone era in American history but religious leaders say it should spark increased attention about today's race relations.
At makeshift National Mall graveyard, clergy demand gun control
By Lauren Markoe — April 11, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Clergy from California to Connecticut created a makeshift graveyard on the National Mall on Thursday as they exhorted Congress to strengthen gun control.
Religious coalition takes on the gun lobby
By Lauren Markoe — January 15, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Dozens of the nation’s faith leaders said Tuesday (Jan. 15) that they’re ready to take on the gun lobby and demanded that politicians take quick and concrete steps to stem gun violence. By Lauren Markoe.
Faith leaders want Americans to pray for collegiality
By Lauren Markoe — January 3, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) At a time when the ideals of compromise and collegiality seem like a distant dream in the nation's capital, an unusually diverse coalition of religious leaders is asking Americans to pray for civility.
Survey: Young evangelicals at odds with their political parties
By Lauren Markoe — October 16, 2012
WASHINGTON (RNS) A large majority of young evangelicals see a conflict between their faith and their political party – but Democrats grapple with this disconnect much more than Republicans, according to a new survey. By Lauren Markoe.
As poverty remains stagnant, churches call for greater advocacy
By Jeanie Groh — September 12, 2012
WASHINGTON (RNS) The plight of Americans living in poverty has not improved during the last year, according to newly released Census data, and Christian leaders said Wednesday (Sept. 12) that poverty must become a priority for Christians if it is not a priority for Washington. By Jeanie Groh.
