Lauren Markoe

Religion News Service

Pence Roots Administration’s Support for Israel in Faith

Vice President Mike Pence told evangelical supporters of Israel that God had a hand in creating the state of Israel and that his support for the...

Pence Roots Administration’s Support for Israel in Faith

Supreme Court Rules for Missouri Church in ‘Playground’ Case

The Supreme Court has ruled for a Missouri church that claimed religious discrimination after it was refused state funds to improve its playground.

Supreme Court Rules for Missouri Church in ‘Playground’ Case

Detention of American Christian in North Korea ‘Concerning’ — White House

North Korea has detained a U.S. citizen — a self-described Christian missionary — raising the number of Americans held there to four.

Detention of American Christian in North Korea ‘Concerning’ — White House

Why Did Aaron Hernandez Write ‘John 3:16’ on His Forehead before Killing Himself?

It wasn’t a suicide note that former NFL star Aaron Hernandez left in his prison cell when he reportedly hanged himself.

Why Did Aaron Hernandez Write ‘John 3:16’ on His Forehead before Killing Himself?

Muslim Births Projected to Outnumber Christian Births Globally by 2035

Within 20 years, the number of Muslim babies being born is expected to surpass Christian births — though there will still be more Christians in the...

Muslim Births Projected to Outnumber Christian Births Globally by 2035

At US Capitol, Christians Protest Budget Cuts

With ashes on their foreheads, sackcloth draped around their necks and the U.S. Capitol as a backdrop, Christians leaders used the words “evil” and...

At US Capitol, Christians Protest Budget Cuts

Religiously Affiliated Hospital Pensions at the Center of Supreme Court Case

A a case before the Supreme Court pits three hospitals against employees who object to the institutions’ religious exemption from a law that...

Religiously Affiliated Hospital Pensions at the Center of Supreme Court Case

Faith Groups: New Immigration Order Still Anti-Muslim, Anti-Immigrant

Federal judges may find the President Donald Trump’s new executive order on immigration more acceptable than the last. But many religious groups...

Faith Groups: New Immigration Order Still Anti-Muslim, Anti-Immigrant

Soft-Toned Trump Reaches out to Religious and Other Minorities

Trump's uncharacteristically soft-toned speech, which included several religious references, at points emphasized the commonalities among religious...

Soft-Toned Trump Reaches out to Religious and Other Minorities

First Scorecard on International Religious Freedom Rates Members of Congress

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., earned the highest scores on a first-of-its kind report card for federal lawmakers on...

February 27, 2017

First Scorecard on International Religious Freedom Rates Members of Congress

Trump Retains LGBT State Department Official, Frustrating Christian Conservatives

President for less than a month, Donald Trump has come through for the overwhelming numbers of religious conservatives who helped put him in office...

February 15, 2017

Trump Retains LGBT State Department Official, Frustrating Christian Conservatives

Sanctuary Congregations Have Doubled Since Trump Election, Say Faith Leaders

More than 800 congregations have declared themselves sanctuaries for undocumented immigrants, about double the total on Election Day.

January 19, 2017

Sanctuary Congregations Have Doubled Since Trump Election, Say Faith Leaders

Faith Leads Texas GOP Elector to Resign Rather Than Cast Trump Ballot

Art Sisneros considers his pledge to cast an electoral ballot for Donald Trump a sin. The Texas Republican said he should never have promised to...

December 01, 2016

Faith Leads Texas GOP Elector to Resign Rather Than Cast Trump Ballot

Poll: Trump Support Remains Steady among Evangelicals

Donald Trump’s support has plummeted in the past week — but white evangelicals are sticking with him.

October 12, 2016

Poll: Trump Support Remains Steady among Evangelicals

Shimon Peres’ Death Moves Religious Leaders

Shimon Peres, the former president and prime minister of Israel, and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for the Oslo Accords he negotiated with...

October 04, 2016

Shimon Peres’ Death Moves Religious Leaders

Cool with Contraception, Americans Divide over Transgender Bathrooms and Wedding Services for Gays

When it comes to contraception, a clear majority of Americans say employers should be required to cover it in their health care plans — even if...

September 29, 2016

Cool with Contraception, Americans Divide over Transgender Bathrooms and Wedding Services for Gays

Top of the Church Shopper’s List: Strong Preaching

Top-notch preaching most attracts people looking for a new place to pray.

August 24, 2016

Top of the Church Shopper’s List: Strong Preaching

White Evangelicals Overwhelmingly Back Trump, Survey Says

Donald Trump has been married three times, spoken lewdly about his daughter’s body and doesn’t seem to know his Bible.Yet evangelical voters are...

White Evangelicals Overwhelmingly Back Trump, Survey Says

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