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HOLLY MEYER

HOLLY MEYER

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Election|Opinion|Political|US

How a South Dakota priest inspired 125 years of direct democracy — and the fight to preserve it

Thanks to a rabble-rousing, socialist priest, it’s a milestone year for direct democracy in the U.S. The practice of citizen-originated ballot measures began 125 years ago when South Dakota became the first state to have them

How a South Dakota priest inspired 125 years of direct democracy — and the fight to preserve it
News|US

Two Nashville churches, wrecked by tornadoes years apart, lean on each other in storms' wake

In March 2020, a tornado destroyed the Rev. Jacques Boyd’s Nashville church

Two Nashville churches, wrecked by tornadoes years apart, lean on each other in storms' wake
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year. Here's what you need to know

Feb. 14 is a holiday heavyweight this year due to a calendar collision

Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year. Here's what you need to know
News

Voucher expansion leads to more students, waitlists and classes for some religious schools

After last year's wave of wins for the so-called school choice movement, some religious schools in those states are seeing enrollment rise and are planning for a fuller future

Voucher expansion leads to more students, waitlists and classes for some religious schools
Lifestyle

Easter is March 31 this year. Here's why many Christians will wake up before sunrise to celebrate

On Easter morning, many Christians wake before dawn

Easter is March 31 this year. Here's why many Christians will wake up before sunrise to celebrate
Opinion|Political|US

Conservative Christians praise Trump's anti-abortion record but say he's stopped short of the goal

For conservative, anti-abortion Christians, former President Donald Trump delivered in four years what no other Republican before him had been able to do

Conservative Christians praise Trump's anti-abortion record but say he's stopped short of the goal
News|US

United Methodists scrap their anti-gay bans. A woman who defied them seeks reinstatement as pastor

Twenty years ago, Beth Stroud was defrocked from her beloved job as a United Methodist pastor in Philadelphia

United Methodists scrap their anti-gay bans. A woman who defied them seeks reinstatement as pastor
Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any women pastors

Delegates at the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting have narrowly rejected a proposal to enshrine a ban on churches with women pastors in the denomination’s constitution

Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any women pastors
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

US Catholic bishops approve outreach to Native Americans and acknowledge boarding school 'traumas'

U.S. Catholic Bishops convening for a two-day meeting approved a new, multifaceted program of outreach to Native American Catholics

US Catholic bishops approve outreach to Native Americans and acknowledge boarding school 'traumas'
News|Opinion|Political|US

Top US bishop worries Catholic border services for migrants might be imperiled by government action

A top U.S. bishop says government officials would be infringing on religious freedom if they were to restrict the Catholic Church’s work serving migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border

Top US bishop worries Catholic border services for migrants might be imperiled by government action
Education|News|Opinion

Ten Commandments. Multiple variations. Why the Louisiana law raises preferential treatment concerns

Christians and Jews believe in the Ten Commandments — just not necessarily the version that will hang in every public school and state-funded college classroom in Louisiana

Ten Commandments. Multiple variations. Why the Louisiana law raises preferential treatment concerns
News|Science|Technology|US|World

One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station

A Texas church has not one — but two — members aboard the International Space Station

One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station
Education

Vouchers ease start-up stress for churches seeing demand for more Christian schools

Some churches are launching new Christian schools on their campuses

Vouchers ease start-up stress for churches seeing demand for more Christian schools
Education|Opinion

Takeaways from AP's report on churches starting schools in voucher states

Some churches are launching new Christian schools on their campuses, seeking to give parents more education options that align with religious values

Takeaways from AP's report on churches starting schools in voucher states
News

Are Trump and Harris particularly Christian? That's not what most Americans would say: AP-NORC poll

Vice President Kamala Harris is a Baptist who was influenced by religious traditions in her mother’s home country of India

Are Trump and Harris particularly Christian? That's not what most Americans would say: AP-NORC poll
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Jews and Catholics warn against Trump's latest loyalty test for religious voters

Former President Donald Trump recently reissued his loyalty test to religious Americans, declaring that he can best protect their freedoms while preemptively blaming some if he loses the presidential election in November

Jews and Catholics warn against Trump's latest loyalty test for religious voters
World

Hurricane Milton disrupts Yom Kippur plans for Jews in Florida

Many Jews worldwide will mark Yom Kippur in fasting and prayer at their synagogues this weekend

Hurricane Milton disrupts Yom Kippur plans for Jews in Florida
Arts|Entertainment

From 'The Exorcist' to 'Heretic,' why holy horror can be a hit with moviegoers

Religion is well-suited for terrifying and entertaining thrill-seeking moviegoers

From 'The Exorcist' to 'Heretic,' why holy horror can be a hit with moviegoers

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