Trump Unleashes Fury at Impeachment Enemies at Prayer Event

JILL COLVIN, ZEKE MILLER and JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Feb 6, 2020 The president takes issue with "love your enemies" credo in a jarring speech amid others' calls for unity at National Prayer Breakfast. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Jesuitgate Tells Us All About Faith in America

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig May 9, 2018 The controversy over who should be the chaplain of the House of Representatives shows a disheartening level of partisan irresponsibility and "none-ness." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Tronc, the Trump of Journalism

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Jan 31, 2018 The publishing company and the president share the same volatile behavior, incompetent planning and management, and scorn for the rights of individuals. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Pope Francis: Don’t Make Money or Career Your Whole Life

FRANCES D’EMILIO / The Associated Press Jan 6, 2018 In his Epiphany remarks, the pontiff advises people to resist “inclinations toward arrogance, the thirst for power and for riches.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Museum of the Bible, Built by Hobby Lobby Owner, Opens in D.C.

By Rachel Zoll/ AP Nov 16, 2017 Steve Green says the aim is to educate, not evangelize. But skeptics call the project a Christian ministry disguised as a museum. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Veteran and Anti-War Activist Ron Kovic in His Own Words (Photos)

Staff / Truthdig Nov 10, 2017 For Veterans Day 2017, Truthdig revisits a 2005 photo essay by Zuade Kaufman on American veteran, anti-war activist and writer Ron Kovic. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Belief & Religion

The Truth About Jesus

A Dig by the Rev. Madison Shockley Dec 24, 2016 Every holiday season, we're told to think about Jesus. But how much do we really know about the man? We turn to a religious scholar, the Rev. Madison Shockley, to find out. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Words, Actions and This Election’s Faith-Based Candidate

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Sep 14, 2016 One presidential nominee is religious, has thought about what the Scriptures teach and was heavily influenced by Martin Luther King Jr. Guess which one. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Dalai Lama’s ‘Sexist’ Remarks Anger Equality Activists

Staff / Truthdig Sep 26, 2015 The spiritual leader said in a BBC interview that a female dalai lama would have to be "very, very attractive" or be "not much use." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pope Climate Change

Steve Sack, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Cagle Cartoons May 2, 2015 Dig deeper

Bible Marriage

Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune, Cagle Cartoons Apr 7, 2015 Dig deeper

Jennifer Hudson: Faith, Tragedy and New Music

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Jul 30, 2014 Jennifer Hudson is preparing to release a new album, “JHUD,” in September -- her third studio album and her first since the conclusion of the lengthy trial of the man who killed three of her closest family members -- and her faith, in the wake of tragedy, is stronger than ever. Jennifer Hudson is preparing to release a new album, “JHUD,” in September—her third studio album and her first since the conclusion of the lengthy trial of the man who killed three of her closest family members. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )