Heathens bemoan Patel’s ‘hypermasculine’ Valhalla valedictory to Kirk

On Election night, the religious left is back

(RNS) — From Texas to Kansas, Democratic candidates drew on their religious values, securing wins and signaling a shift in the relationship between faith and politics.

Is Brad Lander, a pro-Palestinian liberal Zionist heading to Congress, the future of Jewish Democrats?

NEW YORK (RNS) — Lander’s victory in one of the country’s most Jewish congressional districts has raised questions about whether his approach could offer a new path for Jewish political leadership. 

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The Middle East is losing its Christians: We can’t look away

(RNS) — Christianity’s historic presence in the region where our faith was born has reached a critical breaking point — and Christian leaders around the world are increasingly alarmed.

Israel’s future depends on bringing Jews and Arabs together in its next government

(RNS) — Israel’s election has put the Jewish state’s founding promise to the test. Will it pass?