Rapture, again: Why the end times never end

Rapture, again: Why the end times never end
Religion News Service: We need theologies that bring us deeper into the society’s pain, not dreams of an escape hatch. 

Some admirers of Charlie Kirk hope response to his death signals start of a religious revival 
The Associated Press: With JD Vance calling Kirk “a martyr for Christianity,” and a Catholic cardinal calling him “a modern-day St. Paul,” some Kirk admirers suggest his assassination will galvanize people to become more engaged in church. But a sustained surge would run counter to trends.

Religion often shapes someone’s view of abortion – but what about a woman’s actual decision? 
The Conversation: Research reveals that, on average, strong religious beliefs and involvement in a religious community do not make an American woman less likely to terminate her first pregnancy, so long as she conceives without a potential marriage partner. 

A Christian activist’s case for deep ‘soulwork’ in hard times
Religion News Service: A new guidebook explores how faith leaders can undergird their public activism with private spirituality.

Mural unveiled at St. Patrick's Cathedral sends message on immigration* 
The Christian Century: A 25-foot mural at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan, unveiled last week and blessed during Sunday mass on September 21, honors generations of immigrants to New York, taking on a new meaning in today’s political climate.