religion /news/tags/religion religion en-US Copyright Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:53:28 GMT Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchases Kirtland Temple /community/2024-03-18/church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-purchases-kirtland-temple The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints purchased one of its earliest temples, other sites and artifacts in a deal valued at $192 million according to the Church. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:53:28 GMT /community/2024-03-18/church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-purchases-kirtland-temple Des Torres Cleveland nun honored as official from Vatican views her mural /arts-culture/2023-05-03/cleveland-nun-honored-as-official-from-vatican-views-her-mural Advocates of Mother Mary Thomas' art have long dreamed of sharing it with the Vatican Museums in Rome. Wed, 03 May 2023 17:20:21 GMT /arts-culture/2023-05-03/cleveland-nun-honored-as-official-from-vatican-views-her-mural Carrie Wise Another church closes: How Ohio is losing faith in Christianity /2023-04-24/another-church-closes-how-ohio-is-losing-faith-in-christianity St. Mary Church in Conneaut permanently closed last week – joining the ranks of dozens of Christian churches across Ohio to shutter because of declining attendance. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:15:00 GMT /2023-04-24/another-church-closes-how-ohio-is-losing-faith-in-christianity Erin Gottsacker The Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson poised to break barriers for United Church of Christ /race-gender-identity/2023-03-15/the-rev-karen-georgia-thompson-poised-to-break-barriers-for-united-church-of-christ Thompson was nominated to serve as the UCC's president and general minister. If approved in a vote of the organization's synod this summer, she would be the first women to do so. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:30:00 GMT /race-gender-identity/2023-03-15/the-rev-karen-georgia-thompson-poised-to-break-barriers-for-united-church-of-christ Gabriel Kramer "Preparing For War" tracks the rise of white Christian nationalism in America /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-01-05/preparing-for-war-tracks-the-rise-of-white-christian-nationalism-in-america Bradley Onishi's new book "Preparing For War" looks at the history of the far-right movement and its connection to Christian extremism. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-01-05/preparing-for-war-tracks-the-rise-of-white-christian-nationalism-in-america Drew Maziasz How antisemitic rhetoric is impacting Jewish communities, and what to do about it /news/npr-news/2022-11-06/how-antisemitic-rhetoric-is-impacting-jewish-communities-and-what-to-do-about-it Recent antisemitic incidents have put American Jews on edge. Community leaders hope this moment will finally make clear the importance of education and allyship. Sun, 06 Nov 2022 12:01:11 GMT /news/npr-news/2022-11-06/how-antisemitic-rhetoric-is-impacting-jewish-communities-and-what-to-do-about-it Rachel Treisman 'Ohio has a particular appetite for Christian Nationalism,' group says /news/government-politics/2022-10-24/ohio-has-a-particular-appetite-for-christian-nationalism-group-says A group called Vote Common Good that targets evangelicals who are not comfortable with extreme right-wing politics held a public training at Central Christian Church in Springfield for about 20 people last week. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:37:23 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-10-24/ohio-has-a-particular-appetite-for-christian-nationalism-group-says Chris Welter Pontifical College Josephinum seminary must address issues or lose accreditation /news/education/2022-09-26/pontifical-college-josephinum-seminary-must-address-issues-or-lose-accreditation The Pontifical College Josephinum on Columbus’ north side is the Vatican’s only seminary in the U.S. But it could lose its two accreditations if it doesn’t address a series of problems. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:47:52 GMT /news/education/2022-09-26/pontifical-college-josephinum-seminary-must-address-issues-or-lose-accreditation Tyler Thompson Morning Headlines: Portage Co. Has Strong Cluster of COVID-19 Cases; Smaller Surge Expected in Ohio /news/community/2020-04-09/morning-headlines-portage-co-has-strong-cluster-of-covid-19-cases-smaller-surge-expected-in-ohio Here are your morning headlines for Thursday, April 9:Portage County has strong cluster of COVID-19 cases;Smaller surge of cases expected in Ohio;National… Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:16:38 GMT /news/community/2020-04-09/morning-headlines-portage-co-has-strong-cluster-of-covid-19-cases-smaller-surge-expected-in-ohio Amanda Rabinowitz What Science Tells Us About Spirituality /news/health-science/2018-05-14/what-science-tells-us-about-spirituality Science and religion often seem mutually exclusive. But researchers say both provide valid paths to knowledge. On this week’s Exploradio, WKSU’s Jeff… Mon, 14 May 2018 09:23:00 GMT /news/health-science/2018-05-14/what-science-tells-us-about-spirituality Jeff St. Clair