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From the Pulpit: Faith in God can bring good out of sufferings, allow you to hope

"We are invited in a similar way to share Jesus's project of life — the salvation of souls — and bring it to fulfillment through enduring our crosses side by ... read more

Analysis: Should clergy campaign for candidates from the pulpit?

Last week, the IRS, in a court filing, raised a lot of eyebrows by breaking a 71-year-old precedent when it said that places of worship could endorse political candidates from the pulpit without fear ... read more

Central Iowa churches confront Charlie Kirk’s assassination from the pulpit with messages of hope

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk left pastors across central Iowa with a difficult decision on Sunday: how, or whether, to address it from the pulpit. Many chose to speak ... read more

From the Pulpit: Faith-based decision making

Paul’s letter to Philemon is the shortest book in the New Testament, but don’t let its length make you think it isn’t important, as all scripture is inspired by God ... read more

Pulpit Politics: Why the Johnson Amendment Still Sparks Political Drama

The Johnson Amendment has been around since the 1950s, but it’s still a political lightning rod today. In this episode of Complexified, Amanda Henderson sits down with RNS columnist and historian Mark ... read more

Close to Home: Endorsements shouldn’t come from a pulpit – with a tax break

For decades, the Johnson Amendment was uncontroversial. Tax-exempt organizations recognized that forswearing political endorsements was a small price to pay in exchange for exemption from taxes – ... read more

Can NJ churches endorse political candidates? Trump’s IRS may end ban, but clergy are wary

The IRS is moving to end a 70-year-old ban on political endorsements by tax-exempt religious organizations. Some argue that the ban infringes on free speech, while others worry about the separation of ... read more

Pastors Defy IRS On 'Pulpit Freedom Sunday'

Baptist took part in Pulpit Freedom Sunday, defying limits on pastors' speech. Sept. 26, 2010 -- Nearly 100 pastors across the country took part in Pulpit Freedom Sunday today, an in-your-face ... read more

From the Pulpit: Keep the faith!

"From the Pulpit" is a weekly column of faith, shared by Central Illinois faith leaders. This week: Keep the faith ... read more

Town Hall Special | Political endorsements from the pulpit: 'Who really wants this?'

The Rev. Patrick O’Neal (Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette) The Rev. Zachary Guiliano (Provided) The Rev. Steve Swann (Provided) Rabbi Alan Cook (The News-Gazette) Bill Wear The Rev. Sean Ferrell The Rev. read more

From the pulpit back to party: The uneasy dance between faith, fame and finances in Baba Harare’s return to jiti

Twelve months ago, Braveman Chizvino Mawanza — formerly known to the world as Baba Harare — announced a spiritual and artistic rebirth. Declaring that he had "found salvation," he cast off the secular ... read more

From the Pulpit: Finding the wisdom on families in humor

This month, I am going to start with a disclaimer. I have been reading quite a bit lately for my master’s programs at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. I ... read more