Pew Report Tracks How Politics Correspond With Religion
A new report from the Pew Research Center shows how Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are doing among religious and non-religious voters.
Religion
How African-American Church Leaders Are Responding To New Challenges
The crisis in police-community relations again calls for a strong role for the church, but some black religious leaders fear they have lost the initiative to other groups like Black Lives Matter.
Religious Leaders Address Dallas Ambush During Sunday Services
Church's across Dallas overflowed with messages of love and of unity. We hear about some Sunday church services in the city following Thursday night's attack on police officers.
Religious Leaders Encourage Understanding After Week Of Violence
In Minneapolis, as in churches across the country, parishioners and clergy tried to make sense of the fatal shootings of black men by police and the subsequent Dallas attack.
As Country Reels From Violent Week, Clergies Offer Messages Of Healing
The fatal police shootings of black men followed by the killings of five police officers have given members of the clergy much to think about. What will they be saying to their congregations?
How Police Chaplains Step In After Departments Cope With Officer Deaths
Police officers are struggling with the deaths of five of their own. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with chaplain Gary Holden, founder of the Police Chaplain Program, about ministering to law enforcement.
Former Evangelical Pastor Rethinks His Approach To Courtship
Josh Harris, a former evangelical pastor, wrote an influential book on Christian courtship. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with him about the criticism he's gotten from people who grew up reading his book.
Officers Can Turn To Police Chaplains In Time Of Need
When police officers need someone to talk to, they can turn to police chaplains. President of the International Conference of Police Chaplains Mark Clements talks about what they are saying this week.
Mama Dragons Try To Prevent Suicides Among Mormon-LGBT Children
Among Mormons, there is a group of women known as Mama Dragons, fierce protectors of their LGBT children. They were put to the test after the church hardened its stance against same-sex marriages.
Life-Size Noah's Ark To Open Amid A Flood Of Skepticism
The replica opens in Williamstown, Ky., this week. The group behind Ark Encounter and many local officials say it will be an economic boon to the area, but some locals are skeptical.