Jason DeRose
Stories
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Some religious leaders liken Trump to biblical figures. The comparison concerns others
Some religious leaders liken Donald Trump to the ancient Persian King Cyrus and the Ancient Israelite King Jehu. But those who teach biblical studies worry about such comparisons.
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Winds will remain a major problem through Wednesday, L.A. fire chief says
A lull in winds over the weekend allowed firefighters to make some progress, but they're expected to pick up again. Fire danger remains extreme until at least Wednesday.
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Southern California wildfires destroy or damage many houses of worship
Faith communities in Los Angeles are trying to protect their homes and houses of worship from deadly wildfires. They are also trying to provide spiritual support for their traumatized congregations.
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Jimmy Carter's complicated relationship to the church
Jimmy Carter was the first evangelical Christian to occupy the Oval Office. But the Baptist Sunday school teacher's relationship with fellow evangelicals was politically and spiritually fraught.
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The biggest religion stories of the year — and what we could see in 2025
Each year, the Religion News Association surveys its members to come up with the top domestic and international stories about religion.
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Christmas and Sadness
More and more congregations are trying to be sensitive to those who are grieving during the holidays. The move ranges from special services to the inclusion of hymns and prayers that speak to sadness during regular Sunday worship.
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Meet the religious leaders shaping the next generation of civil rights activism
The Yale Center for Public Theology and Public Policy is raising up the next generation of Christian leaders focused on social justice. It's led by Rev. William Barber, after retirement from his longtime congregation.
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Victims of clergy sex abuse and LA Archdiocese reach nearly $900 million settlement
More than 1,300 clergy sex abuse survivors and the Archdiocese of LA have reached a settlement worth nearly $900 million. The church says no donations to parishes or schools will be go to the payouts.
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Why the presidential candidates haven't been talking about their religion much
Neither Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris is talking a lot about their own religion on the campaign trail. But people of faith and religious leaders are talking about them.
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October 7th anniversary weighs heavy as Jews enter the High Holy Days
The anniversary of the October 7th attack on Israel takes place during the Jewish High Holy Days. It's a time of ending things that need to be ended in order begin things that need to be begun.
