New York Mayoral Candidates Address Issues on Trump, Immigration and Rise in Hate Crime

New York Mayoral Candidates Address Issues on Trump, Immigration and Rise in Hate Crime

By Fenix Suriel | Photos by Fenix Suriel Four candidates meet in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights.  Former Prosecutor Jim Walden speaking to the audience at the forum “All Faiths, All Candidates.”  New York, NY- The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights hosted a mayoral candidate forum […]

Is Pope Leo XIV the Right Pontiff for This Moment?

Is Pope Leo XIV the Right Pontiff for This Moment?

By Jose M. Vantroi Reyes T. | Editorial credit: Rokas Tenys / shutterstock.com  For me, the election of a new Pope —both because of how quickly it happened and because of who was chosen— fills me with enthusiasm. Although I consider myself a Catholic with limited participation in Church rituals, I have embraced its values […]

Christian Responsibility in Voting: A Biblical Analysis of Supporting Political Leaders

Christian Responsibility in Voting: A Biblical Analysis of Supporting Political Leaders

By Esther Claudette Gittens In democratic societies, voting is both a civic duty and a moral responsibility. For Christians, this responsibility is heightened by the call to align decisions with biblical principles. The King James Bible (KJV) offers guidance on leadership, righteousness, and justice, which should inform a believer’s choices at the ballot box. This […]

A Christian’s Responsibility When Voting: A Biblical Analysis Based on the King James Bible

A Christian’s Responsibility When Voting: A Biblical Analysis Based on the King James Bible

By Esther Claudette Gittens In a democratic society such as the United States, voting is a significant responsibility. For Christians, this responsibility carries an added weight because their decisions should align with biblical principles. The King James Bible (KJV) does not mention modern elections directly, but it provides guidance on leadership, righteousness, justice, and accountability, […]