by Kali Cawthon-Freels | Jul 9, 2026 | Faithful Pride Initiative, Opinion
Last week, the New York Times released an op-ed written by Matthew Vines entitled “I’m Gay, Not Queer. It Matters.” If one were to only read the title, they might assume that the piece was about personal preference in choosing which letter in the LGBTQ+ alphabet soup...
by Craig Nash | Jun 18, 2026 | Opinion
Extreme polarization in U.S. culture has led some to ask whether anyone comes close to being a universally beloved figure in our public life. The standard reply usually includes three names, only one of which is still alive: Fred Rogers, Betty White, and Dolly...
by Craig Nash | Jun 1, 2026 | News
Over two-thirds (66%) of U.S. adults who regularly attend religious services have heard their clergy speak about a particular sociopolitical issue, according to a recent Pew Research Center analysis. Among those who have heard a sermon or teaching about a social...
by Lesley Curtis | May 26, 2026 | Opinion
When my father died in 2019, I inherited three vehicles parked on the side of a mountain in western North Carolina. I had no idea what to do with them. They certainly wouldn’t fit in front of my rowhome in Philadelphia, where the parking police are so bad they...
by Frederick Clarkson | Mar 9, 2026 | Opinion
Media coverage often paints the Christian Right as monolithic, usually under the rubric of Christian nationalism. But, in fact, the movement has always been varied and not always of one mind on essential matters. Profound differences exist on a wide range of...
