Tom Gjelten
Stories
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Park Police Tear Gas Peaceful Protesters To Clear Way For Trump Church Photo-Op
After U.S. Park Police and National Guard troops pushed demonstrators out of Lafayette Park, President Trump walked from the White House to St. John's Church where he posed for pictures with a Bible.
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Why Talking About Systemic Racism Can Be Difficult For Evangelical Pastors
Evangelical Christians have been traditionally focused on their personal relationship with Jesus. But some are now seeing a need to expand their attention to address the issue of racial justice.
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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 upset many people.
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Multiracial Congregations May Not Bridge Racial Divide
The number of multiracial churches is growing in the United States, but the leaders of color who work in them still see attitudes of white supremacy.
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The Closure Of Catholic Schools Is 'Devastating,' Advocates Say
Administrators say the COVID-19 economic downturn means many low income families can no longer afford Catholic school tuition fees.
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Religious Groups Received $6-10 Billion In COVID-19 Relief Funds, Hope For More
More than 400 evangelical churches and ministries each received forgivable loans worth at least $1 million.
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2 Out Of 3 Churchgoers: It's Safe To Resume In-Person Worship
An overwhelming majority of Americans say houses of worship should abide by the same restrictions on public gatherings that apply to other institutions.
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'Veritas' Asks How A Respected Scholar Could Be Duped By A Bumbling Fraudster
Author Ariel Sabar explores the lives of Harvard's Karen King and of Walter Fritz, the porn producer who convinced her the papyrus fragment he gave her — "The Gospel of Jesus's Wife" — was genuine.
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Political Conventions Show How Religion Is Playing A Role In Campaigns
Republican and Democratic conventions show that both parties are appealing to faith voters. They have mostly different target audiences, though Catholics are getting special attention this year.
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Conventions Bring Sharper Faith Appeals From Both Parties
Some speakers at the Republican National Convention were as quick to question the faith beliefs of the Biden-Harris ticket as they were to defend those of their own candidates.
