Posts published in “Christianity”

Public schools are one of the most important democratic institutions in American life — they're where children from every background learn to participate in a shared civic society. But a series of new Texas laws mandating religious content in public school classrooms is raising a pointed question: when the government uses those shared institutions to favor one faith tradition, what does that mean for the millions of students — and future voters — who don't share it?

Faith, politics, and global security are colliding in ways that demand attention this week. From a groundbreaking documentary giving voice to Black LGBTQ+ Christians to a foiled bomb plot targeting a British synagogue, the stories shaping the intersection of religion and public life are as urgent as they are varied.

Religion touches nearly every corner of public life — from courtrooms and cockpits to places of worship under threat. Here is a roundup of the most significant religion news stories making headlines right now.

Those bright yellow signs stapled to telephone poles promising fast cash for your home may look like a simple real estate shortcut — but they have drawn growing scrutiny from state lawmakers across the country. As the cash-for-homes industry expands, legislators are pushing for stronger consumer protections for homeowners who may not fully understand what they're agreeing to.