Pastor Saeed Abedini, former political prisoner in Iran, accused of abducting daughter

In JD Vance's faith memoir, the most telling words are ‘My Way’

(RNS) — Vance seems to feel personally responsible for preventing anything from challenging his civilization or changing the church.

Is it time to retire the term ‘Zionism’?

(RNS) — Zionism is the right of the Jewish people to self-determination in their ancestral homeland. But is that all it means? Two Jewish thought leaders have it out.

Who belongs in America? Five faith leaders on immigration, identity and America's 250th

(RNS) A new five-part video series by RNS asks prominent faith leaders and thinkers to weigh in on the questions at the heart of the American experiment.

As Ebola spreads in war-torn eastern Congo, faith leaders adapt  

(RNS) — As conflict and a deadly Ebola outbreak compound suffering in eastern Congo, pastors and church leaders are adapting worship, pastoral care and funeral traditions while helping communities navigate fear and misinformation. 

Why it’s OK to say ‘namaste’ in yoga class

(The Conversation) — In a polarized world, the greeting may be an acknowledgment of our interconnectedness.