Justices Rule Teachers At Religious Schools Aren't Protected By Fair Employment Laws
The 7-2 decision carving out a religious exemption could potentially affect other employees of religious hospitals, universities and charities.
Religion
The Supreme Court Allows Employers To Opt Out Of Contraception Coverage
The Supreme Court on Wednesday has sided with the Trump administration, ruling that employers with religious objections can decline to provide contraception coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
'Unholy' Examines The Alliance Between White Evangelicals And Trump
The president isn't known for his faith. Instead, author Sarah Posner says he connects with Evangelicals by voicing the legal, social, religious and cultural grievances of the Christian right.
White Supremacist Ideas Have Historical Roots In U.S. Christianity
Beginning in the days of slavery and Jim Crow segregation, elements of racist ideology have long existed in white churches. How Christians could promote such views is a point that upsets many people.
Supreme Court: Montana Can't Exclude Religious Schools From Scholarship Program
The 5-4 decision, in which Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's other conservatives, is a win for parents who wanted to use the state tax credit to help send children to religious schools.
Evangelical Leader On Role Of Church In Moment Of Upheaval
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Russell Moore, head of the Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, about how his faith informs his perspective during two national crises.
Thousands Of Child Soldiers Died In The Korean War. Survivors Want More Recognition
South Korea conscripted more than 30,000 soldiers between the ages of 14 and 17 for the war. An estimated 3,000 of them died. One survivor prays daily for their souls.
'Jesus And John Wayne' Explores Christian Manhood — And How Belief Can Bolster Trump
Author Kristin Kobes Du Mez says: "It seemed like evangelicals had betrayed their values. But if you look at this longer history of evangelical masculinity and militarism ... this wasn't a betrayal."
Saudi Officials Announce This Year's Hajj Will Be 'Very Limited'
Saudi Arabia has said this year's Hajj will be restricted to pilgrims already within the kingdom. Because of the coronavirus, pilgrims will not be able to enter Saudi Arabia.