Joe Biden goes to church. Politics remains outside

Congrats, America, you elected a female vice president. Now put a woman in your pulpit.

Religion News Service: While women are changing the world of electoral politics, their progress in the world of religion is downright glacial.

Joe Biden goes to church. Politics remains outside.*

The Washington Post: Because the cameras don’t follow him into the sanctuary, the broader public doesn’t have the opportunity to observe Biden in prayer or devotion. And so the performative nature of the outing is reduced.

Trump’s new religious exemptions for employers an invitation to discriminate, critics say

NBC News: With just six weeks left in his term, President Donald Trump looks to cement his legacy on religious liberty.

Kim Jackson: The Black lesbian pastor headed to Georgia’s state Senate

Sojourners: In November, Rev. Kim Jackson, an Episcopal priest, won a seat representing Georgia’s District 41 in the state Senate.

Isolated for the holidays? You should feast anyway.*

Christian Century: Even during a pandemic, feasting is central to Christian worship.