Religion for Breakfast
Why Are Congregations So Divided?
Whether we're talking about race or economic class, most religious congregations in the United States are super homogeneous. This reflects the sociological principle called "homophily," or in simpler terms, "birds of a feather flock...
Religion for Breakfast
Can Your Religion Predict Your Politics?
A recent study analyzed 130,000 religious leaders in the United States, mostly from Christian and Jewish denominations. The researchers compared their voting registration with their denominations, trying to find trends in each...
Curated Video
Saugatuck church hosts family picnic for Pride Month
The event, designed to bring together LGBTQ+ families and allies, featured a variety of activities for all ages.
Curated Video
Future of historic Glace Bay church in flux
Knox United Church is the last of three churches that once stood on Commercial Street. The congregation is teaming up with two other local churches to form the Glace Bay United Church, but the future of the 120-year-old building is up in...
Curated Video
How Mass Shootings Have Rattled The American Jewish Community
Many recent mass shootings have largely hit Jewish communities, and now the communities have had to come to grips with tragedy.
Bloomberg
Trump Orders States to Let Churches and Houses of Worship Reopen
May.22 -- President Donald Trump ordered states to allow churches and houses of worship to re-open "right now." Churches would be declared “essential” services under CDC guidelines, he said. They had been closed to stem the spread of the...
Bloomberg
N.Y. Governor Cuomo Threatens to Shut Bars, Restaurants
Jul.20 -- New York Governor Andrew Cuomo threatened to close down all bars and restaurants if large street gatherings continue and his social distance and mask regulations aren’t enforced. He speaks at a press briefing. (Excerpt)
Curated Video
The fight for immigrant rights isn't a topic that's usually associated with traditionally conservative evangelical churches. But 28-year-old Matthew Soerens is part of a growing movement that's working to change that. (March x)
HEADLINE:Young evangelical takes on touchy topic: immigration rights
CAPTION: The fight for immigrant rights isn't a topic that's usually associated with traditionally conservative evangelical churches. But 28-year-old Matthew Soerens is...