Christianity

Black-led church, Jewish community address painful history through Sukkot

For this interfaith, intergenerational group, constructing an impermanent space was a step forward in what they hope is an enduring relationship.

By LINDSAY EANET/JTA
30/09/2023

How a pastor parted with Jesus and led his congregation to Judaism

On the day of their conversion at a synagogue in a suburb of Phoenix last month, Cortes, 53, said he regretted his prior association with the Messianic movement.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
28/09/2023

Israel uncovers ancient Christian inscription from Book of Psalms

Unearthing ancient faith: A Byzantine Greek inscription paraphrasing verse 86 in the Book of Psalms was found in an ancient fortress in the Judean Desert.

AI uses Catholic relic to show what Jesus looked like

A realistic depiction of Jesus has been created using generative AI and a mysterious Catholic relic.

Curiosity about religion is viewed as morally virtuous, new research finds

Atheists were also found to regard this curiosity as moral, although less moral than a lack of religious curiosity.

A California county calls off ‘American Christian Heritage Month’ after fierce backlash

The county’s elected governing body rescinded the proclamation following backlash from local Jews, the ACLU, and others.

By SUE FISHKOFF/JTA
21/09/2023

Antisemitism is an ancient hatred, merely its expression changes - opinion

Motivations ranged from economic oppression to suspicions of Jewish thinkers, as well as psychological biases that fueled fear and xenophobia.

By AVRAHAM KRIEGER
21/09/2023
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