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COMMENTARY: Despair has had its day
(RNS) Churches take pride in plumes of sweet smoke, glorious music, and, for at least one day, full pews. But outside our doors, fear and hatred prevail without much opposition from us. I feel a deep sadness about a Christian enterprise that cannot do what we were called to do, but retreats instead into what we enjoy doing. By Tom Ehrich.
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Q conference seeks to present different face of evangelical activism
“We feel we have a role to play in renewing the culture and holding back the effects of sin,” said Gabe Lyons, founder of Q, a nonprofit organization based in New York City that will host its sixth annual conference in Washington, this week. “We’re not to do it in an antagonistic way. We hope to do it in a hopeful way." By Yonat Shimron
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A response from Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren
"Not withstanding the measures we must take to protect our citizens, any Christian from the West Bank can reach Jerusalem on Good Friday and Easter."
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Minister sees no choice but to fight for refugees
HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. (RNS) He is young and looks even younger than his 36 years. Yet in the midst of a confrontation with the federal government that could have grave consequences for his future, the Rev. Seth Kaper-Dale acts with the poise of a much older man. By Bob Braun.
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Vatican wants to revive church’s role in fighting the Mafia
VATICAN CITY (RNS) A Vatican-sponsored event in the mother country of the mafia, Sicily, wants to revive the church's role in fighting the cultural roots of organized crime. By Alessandro Speciale.
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After Trayvon Martin case, churches say ‘stereotypes cost lives’
(RNS) A umbrella group of Christian denominations dedicated to fighting racism has called on churches to use the death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin as a "teachable moment" for them to speak out against stereotyping. By Adelle M. Banks.
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Religious leaders press Village Voice on sex ads
(RNS) Faith leaders delivered more than 230,000 signatures to the office of Village Voice Media, demanding they shut down the adult advertising section on their website, Backpage.com, where advertisements for sex with underage minors have appeared. By Annalisa Musarra.
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Dalai Lama wins Templeton Prize for work on science, religion
NEW YORK (RNS) The 2012 Templeton Prize, which recognizes "spiritual progress" in the world, was awarded to the Dalai Lama for his long-standing support of the engagement of religion and science. By Chris Herlinger.
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One Psalm, two causes, two meanings
(RNS) For decades, Psalm 139 has been a byword of the anti-abortion movement that has used its line about being "knit together in my mother's womb." Now, its other verse about being "fearfully and wonderfully made" has been embraced by gay and lesbian Christians. By David Van Biema
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Muslims call new religious freedom appointee a ‘puppet’ for Islam foes
WASHINGTON (RNS) The U.S. Commission for Religious Freedom just got two new members, both darlings of conservatives: Princeton University philosopher Robert P. George and Zuhdi Jasser, who describes himself as an alternative voice to established Muslim civil rights groups. By Lauren Markoe.
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