By Esther Claudette Gittens In democratic societies, voting is both a civic duty and a moral responsibility. For Christians, this responsibility is heightened by the call to align decisions with biblical principles. The King James Bible (KJV) offers guidance on leadership, righteousness, and justice, which should inform a believer’s choices at the ballot box. This […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens In a democratic society such as the United States, voting is a significant responsibility. For Christians, this responsibility carries an added weight because their decisions should align with biblical principles. The King James Bible (KJV) does not mention modern elections directly, but it provides guidance on leadership, righteousness, justice, and accountability, […]
Faith leaders must rise to the challenge in times of crisis. As the Trump administration’s treatment of immigrants continues to harm vulnerable communities, it is crucial for those in positions of spiritual leadership to speak out and advocate for justice, compassion, and humanity. This is a moral moment—our faith calls us to step up, to […]
By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: stu.dio / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Faith leaders from a wide variety of faith traditions are speaking out against and standing up to the Trump administration’s cruel and chaotic immigration and refugee agenda, calling instead for policies that align with broader values and seek to tamp down, instead of […]
Editorial credit: Ms Jane Campbell / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Using his nativist lies of “invasion” as justification for his extreme policies, Trump announced today that he is deploying troops to the border. Yet, just yesterday, during a service at the National Cathedral, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington Mariann Edgar Budde, issued a direct plea […]
By Michael Emerson, THE CONVERSATION During the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump spoke at a gathering of conservative Protestants, imploring them to vote for him “just this time.” In “four more years, it’ll be fixed, it’ll be fine, you won’t have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians,” he said. As a scholar of religion and public life for […]
By Joanne M. Pierce, THE CONVERSATION Pope Francis recently appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a harsh critic of President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy, to head the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. The move has led to concerns among some Catholics about how he might interact with the new administration, especially since Trump has announced plans to appoint Brian Burch, the […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and a pivotal figure in its history, remains one of the most polarizing leaders in American religious and political history. While revered by many within the LDS Church for his leadership during the westward migration […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The Anglican Church, known as the Church of England and its affiliated global entities, has played a significant role in shaping colonial and imperial history. Its legacy is intertwined with systems of oppression and assimilation that have disproportionately impacted Black and Native American communities. Below, we explore ten key historical points […]
By Professor Lloyd Waller, eTurboNews This content was provided by Professor Lloyd Waller, Executive Director of Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Center in Jamaica, in response to a request by the World Tourism Network on the important subject of Peace and Tourism. will cover a broad spectrum of contributions by leaders and travel industry […]