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Matters of Religion

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It’s Time for the Catholic Church to Distribute the Loaves

by Jorge Meave Jr.

One State Under Whose God?

by David R. Brockman

‘Fake’ Christian? Or Faithful?

by David R. Brockman

A man in a crowded, urban protest march turns away from the marchers to face the camera, smiling as he holds up a handwritten sign reading "Trans Rights are Human Rights." Jan 25, 2024

Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in Texas May Violate Human Rights Treaties

Four nonprofits are urging the United Nations to pressure the federal government to protect queer residents of the Lone Star state.

by Kit O'Connell

A young Hispanic man speaks to an older man about his future plans in an office. Oct 30, 2023

Chaplains in Schools Test the Boundaries of the First Amendment

When counselors are in short supply, should these religious figures be allowed to fill the gap?

by Charles J. Russo

Various LGBTQ+ Pride flags hang from an elevated walkway above the rain-soaked campus of the University of Houston. A few students walk outside while faculty or staff drives past in covered golf carts. Oct 23, 2023

University of Houston’s LGBTQ+ Students Build New Community After Resource Center Closure

Religious leaders and other allies are struggling to fill the gap left by the loss of a vital campus asset.

by Malachi Key

Male inmates in white prison uniforms stand near rows of folding chairs. Their arms are raised with expressions of praise, worship and focus on their faces. The crowd looks diverse with both Black, white and Latino worshipers. Oct 20, 2023

No Path to Redemption for Devout Death Row Inmates

Texas offers religious education to the condemned but rarely values spiritual growth when considering clemency requests.

by Michelle Pitcher

Concept art of a lethal injection gurney, with places to strap down the arms. Oct 03, 2023

Advocates Request Clemency for Jewish Man on Death Row

Jedidiah Murphy is set to be executed on World Day Against the Death Penalty.

by Michelle Pitcher

Ken Peters of Patriot Church dramatically holds up a bible near a sign reading "Patriot Church: Revival in the Church, Awakening in this Land." May 25, 2023

Charlatans, False Prophets and Flimflammers

A veteran NPR reporter tells all about his misadventures covering religion in America.

by John Burnett

A lit billboard for the He Gets Us campaign seen in Las Vegas on the strip at night. It reads "Jesus went all in, too." Mar 06, 2023

‘He Gets Us’ Ad Sponsors Don’t Believe in the Jesus They’re Selling

The campaign's "gentle savior" image is cynically designed to attract those who are normally repelled by their right-wing views.

by Wendi Gordon

A Christian youth protester confronts supporters of LGBTQ+ people outside a "drag brunch" in the Dallas area. Seen from behind, we just see his hand in a suit jacket holding a rosary, as he stands behind an American flag. Mar 06, 2023

The New Children’s Crusade: Recruiting for America’s Culture War

Powerful interests are sending Texas youth out to do battle against LGBTQ+ people, abortion, and progressive causes.

by Josephine Lee

An tiny old, white-painted rustic wooden chapel stands in a Texas field under a sky with storm clouds rolling in. Jan 12, 2023

A Question with No Easy Answers

Brian McLaren's book "Do I Stay Christian?" challenges the faithful to examine the harm caused by modern religion.

by Wendi Gordon

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