The dictionary defines “mercy” as compassion or forgiveness toward someone one can punish or harm. This term is mentioned 341 times in the Bible.

It wasn’t until after Martin Niemöller, a Lutheran pastor, ended up in a Nazi concentration camp that he realized he should ...

First, They Came for USAID.” The opening month of the second Trump administration has been marked by incredible speed and progress, ...

We are writing to express concern about House Resolution 59, which seeks to have the government condemn a religious message, spoken freely and in a house of worship.

Readers respond to Trump’s recent executive orders regarding trans Americans.

Trump is now formally aligning with, and actively supporting, a war criminal and enemy of the United States, Vladimir Putin.

Senator Raphael Warnock has chastised President Donald Trump for his attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ...

The Buddha didn’t suggest that monks and nuns become society’s moral police, dictating correct behavior and enforcing his rules. Rather, by living simply within his guidelines and refraining from harm ...

I love reading The Hinsdalean newspaper, but the recent commentary (from Pamela Lannom) about Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde confused me. I decided to Google Bishop Budde’s name and to my surprise an ...

Dr. John A. Nelson has served congregations in Conn., Mass., and N.Y. where hospitality has been and continues to be a ...

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde preached the Gospel, with a gentle voice and with strength. She relayed Jesus’ teachings and their ...

Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism,” author Katherine Stewart picks up where that 2020 book left off in her ...