Civil Liberties | Religion & Politics

A Chaplain Creates Community for Young Shiite Muslims

Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer’s chaplaincy at NYU is one of a kind.

By Sara Weissman

The author explores Jewish nostalgia as religious practice in her new book, “Beyond the Synagogue.”

By Rachel B. Gross

With the election of Joe Biden to the presidency, American Catholics must make a decision about who they are.

By Peter Cajka

The attacks on Warnock’s faith and the Capitol both reveal ugly realities about American religion.

By Quardricos Driskell

The rioters and their supporters weaponized religion for political ends.

By The Editors

The controversial worship pastor wants an Azusa Street Revival, but Los Angeles homeless advocates wish he would stay home.

By Elena Trueba

If you’re looking for a single artifact that might be called Trumpian, this lawsuit will fit the bill.

By Charles McCrary

Any effective soul-searching must take into account the history of white American Christian support for white supremacist power.

By Elizabeth Jemison

A social justice advocate, she broke barriers as a Black woman and a bishop.

By Monique Parsons

President Trump has undermined the U.S. government’s global fight against intolerance and persecution.

By Judd Birdsall