Mark A. Kellner
Articles by Mark A. Kellner
Victims’ lawyers hit Archdiocese of Washington’s call to dismiss sex abuse lawsuit
Lawyers for three men who claim to have been sexually abused by priests in the Archdiocese of Washington decades ago are criticizing the Catholic enclave's attempts to dismiss their lawsuit under Maryland's Child Victims Act of 2023. Published December 13, 2023
Christian group, ACLU sue Metro over rejected bus ads featuring a praying George Washington
A Texas-based Christian education group has filed a free-speech lawsuit backed by the ACLU over the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's rejection of the group's ads that feature images of a praying George Washington. Published December 12, 2023
James Martin, Jesuit priest and author: Miracle of Lazarus is guide to clear away life’s debris
As Christians contemplate the Advent season, the Rev. James Martin says focusing on what he calls Jesus' greatest miracle is helpful. Published December 12, 2023
Illinois won’t prosecute pro-life pregnancy centers under ‘deceptive business practices’ law
Illinois' attorney general will not enforce a law that limits pro-life pregnancy centers in how they counsel clients, lawyers for the clinics and related groups said Monday. Published December 12, 2023
Higher Ground: Atheists outraged over ‘In God We Trust’
Welcome to Higher Ground, the newsletter and website dedicated to helping families of faith navigate a chaotic world with rigorous reporting, commentary and analysis on national, global and cultural issues, with reporting from the experienced journalists of The Washington Times. Published December 11, 2023
Mormon temple rituals key to retaining younger members, LDS leader says
Jeffrey R. Holland, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the second-highest presiding body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said on Saturday the rituals performed in the movement's global network of temples will keep younger members engaged with the nearly 200-year-old faith. Published December 11, 2023
‘Jesus Revolution’ producer teams with ex-Netflix exec to launch faith-focused studio
A new independent film studio called Wonder Project said it got a $75 million investment to create "hopeful entertainment" for a faith and values-oriented audience. Published December 8, 2023
Americans increasingly spiritual instead of religious, Pew survey finds
Most Americans regard themselves as being spiritual, but almost one-quarter of them say that has nothing to do with religion, a new Pew Research Center survey shows. Published December 7, 2023
The Bible gets a digital makeover for a new generation of readers
The Bible is increasingly going digital, thanks in part to a generation that doesn't read books -- even the Good Book. Published December 7, 2023
Maryland attorney general reinstates CAIR-Maryland director to hate crimes panel
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has reinstated to the state Hate Crimes Commission a Muslim leader who had been suspended over her social media posts in support of Palestinians that had been deemed antisemitic. Published December 6, 2023
Evangelical churches, ministries see decline in cash giving in 2022, report finds
Overall giving to evangelical churches and ministries fell in 2022 for the first time in a decade, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability said Wednesday. Published December 6, 2023
Atheists rip Utah city for ‘In God We Trust’ motto, demand removal
An atheist group Tuesday called on the city of Orem, Utah, to drop "In God We Trust" as its motto after the city of 98,000 recently adopted the phrase. Published December 5, 2023
Actor Noah James of ‘The Chosen’ would have questions for Andrew, the disciple he portrays
Noah James, who portrays the disciple Andrew in the streaming series "The Chosen," says he has plenty of questions for the brother of Peter -- but not necessarily anything he would say aloud. Published December 5, 2023
Christian educator to lead Museum of the Bible, ‘interactive’ venue in June
The Museum of the Bible announced Monday that Carlos Campo, president of evangelical Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio, will become its new CEO in June. Published December 4, 2023
Higher Ground: Donors lose trust in faith-based charities
America's donors are less trusting of religious charities than they were a year ago, a survey from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, also known as Give.org, found this week. Published December 4, 2023
House panel chairman demands release of imprisoned Nicaraguan Catholic bishop
House lawmakers are urging Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to release Catholic Bishop Rolando Alvarez, the only remaining cleric still jailed in the country. Published December 1, 2023
Religious charities lose trust, fall behind veterans’ charities and nonprofit hospitals, poll finds
A new survey reveals that religious charities are no longer America's most trusted, falling behind veterans' charities and nonprofit hospitals for the first time. Published November 30, 2023
Faith, hometown values fuel rise of Great American Family cable network
Watch out, Hallmark Channel. 'Tis the season of Christmas-themed, made-for-TV movies, but your annual offerings face strong competition from a year-old, family-focused network. Published November 29, 2023
Orthodox Christians cancel holiday observance in Bethlehem, Jerusalem and Jordan over war’s impact
Orthodox Christian leaders in the town where Jesus was born have called for a silent night this Christmas, as the Israel-Hamas war appears likely to drag on into the holiday season. Published November 28, 2023
Ditch commerce and keep Jesus at center of Christmas, evangelical author Max Lucado says
Max Lucado says Americans are so marinated in the commercial aspects of Christmas that we can lose its essential meaning, that of God becoming a human in the infant Jesus. Published November 28, 2023
