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Emboldened by the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, some conservative Christian activists are laying the groundwork to challenge same-sex marriage. At a recent National Religious Broadcasters conference, legal advocates like Mathew Staver of Liberty Counsel openly discussed plans to undermine the 2015 Obergefell ruling that legalized gay marriage nationwide.
The proposed strategies are multi-pronged: symbolic state resolutions, legislative efforts that if passed could pose a challenge to Obergefell, lawsuits aimed at chipping away at the landmark decision. "It's not a matter of if it will be overturned, but when," Staver told conference attendees, predicting reversal within the next four years.
Jack Jenkins reports for RNS on the emerging campaign to end same-sex marriage rights in America.
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Greenlanders embrace pre-Christian Inuit traditions as a way to proudly reclaim ancestral roots
Greenlanders in recent years have been embracing pre-Christian Inuit traditions like drum dancing or getting Inuit tattoos. For some, it’s a way to proudly reclaim ancestral roots. It's also a way to publicly reject the legacy of Christian missionaries from Europe who colonized Greenland in the 18th century. By Luis Andres Henao/The Associated Press
Court in Japan orders the dissolution of the Unification Church
The Unification Church in Japan was ordered dissolved by a court after a government request spurred by the investigation into the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. By Mari Yamaguchi/The Associated Press
For United Methodist minister Hillary Taylor, there's a reward in introducing outsiders to someone who is kind and compassionate – 'telling a story that maybe hasn’t been told before.' By Elizabeth E. Evans/Religion News Service
Can Hindus and Sikhs find peace on Khalistan?
To some Sikhs, allegations that recent Hindu temple vandalizations have been carried out by Sikh actors have served to foment tension between the religious communities as of late. By Richa Karmarkar/Religion News Service.
This Ramadan, relief and hope bump against violence and uncertainty in the new Syria
For Syrians observing Ramadan, this Muslim holy month is their first in their homeland since the end of the Assad family's iron-fisted rule. For many, that means joy at new freedoms and hope for their country, but an outbreak of violence has fueled fears about sectarian strife. By Mariam Fam/The Associated Press
Commentary and Analysis
Several libraries in the ancient world blended learning and books with memorials to their sponsors. By Myrsini Mamoli for The Conversation
Graphic artist Victoria Lomasko’s journey highlights how censorship has intensified in Russia. By Stephen Norris for The Conversation
Employees often gravitate toward co-workers their own age, but relationships with colleagues at other stages of life have personal and professional benefits. By Megan Gerhardt for The Conversation
Students across the country are worried about engaging in academic conversation when, at the whim of the current administration, they could be arrested, deprived of degrees and deported. By Dilshad Ali/Religion News Service
A Muslim gets a free tattoo removal, offered by an Islamic charity organization during Ramadan to give practicing Muslims an opportunity to "repent," in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)
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