Mark A. Kellner
Articles by Mark A. Kellner
Republican senators call for federally funded schools to protect Jewish students
The Department of Education "must take immediate action to protect Jewish students" on federally funded college campuses and in K-12 schools, three GOP senators said Wednesday. Published November 8, 2023
Schumer proposes $1.22 billion in security spending for targeted synagogues, mosques, churches
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer has proposed $1.22 billion in new spending to beef up security for U.S. houses of worship amid a nationwide surge of antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents since the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks. Published November 7, 2023
Most-translated movie, ‘Jesus,’ hits 2,100 languages, expected to use AI to expand to more dialects
A film about the life of Jesus made in 1979 has just been translated into its 2,100th language and the group behind the film expects to use artificial intelligence to add an estimated 200 more languages by 2025. Published November 7, 2023
Christian photographer can refuse same-sex shoots, Virginia attorney general agrees
The commonwealth of Virginia won't force a Christian Leesburg photographer to accept assignments to shoot same-sex ceremonies, according to the terms of a settlement announced this week. Published November 7, 2023
Higher Ground: Thou shalt not pray at a school board meeting: Atheist group
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 November 6, 2023
Weary but hopeful, Ukraine’s Christians persevere: Catholic bishop
Ukraine's Catholics -- and other believers -- face a weariness after more than 20 months of war confronting a Russian invasion force, but a delegation of the faithful had a message for Washington amid signs that U.S. support for Kyiv and its cause may be waning. Published November 5, 2023
Nigeria, North Korea top list of nations persecuting Christians, advocacy group says
Nigeria and North Korea top the list of the nations that most persecute Christians, according to International Christian Concern. The evangelical organization released its "Persecutors of the Year" report this week. Published November 2, 2023
Nation’s top law firms warn deans: Antisemitic law school grads won’t be hired
Twenty-seven of America's top law firms sent a stark warning to law school deans at 14 prestigious institutions: Curb antisemitism among your students or they will face employment issues after graduation. Published November 2, 2023
$150,000 paid to Christian student who balked at Chicago school’s meditation program
The Chicago Board of Education and a foundation that sponsored a meditation program in the city's schools will pay a former student $150,000 under a court-approved settlement after the Christian student refused to participate in "mandated" Hindu rituals, the student's attorneys said Wednesday. Published November 1, 2023
School board prayer policy violates Constitution, atheist group claims
A North Carolina school board is under fire for opening its meetings with a prayer, something an atheist group calls "unconstitutional." Published November 1, 2023
Higher Ground: Christian researcher urges parents to prioritize faith
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 October 30, 2023
Catholic Church must elevate role of women, deal with issues of gender: synod report
The Catholic Church has a priority to allow women to "participate in decision-making processes" and have responsible roles in pastoral care and ministry, according to a report from the first Vatican session of the Synod on Synodality. Published October 29, 2023
End of the world? Israel-Hamas war sends Christians in search of prophetic meaning
Evangelical leaders are looking to the Bible's end-of-days prophecies as congregants seek to understand the Israel-Hamas war. Published October 26, 2023
Silently praying woman in Britain cited for ‘thoughtcrime’ for third time: Attorneys
Police in Birmingham, England, have cited a woman for praying silently near an abortion clinic for a third time, even though Britain's top legal officer has said such actions are legal. Published October 26, 2023
Christian gaming service offers uplifting content for kids to counter negative messages
A new Christian online gaming platform aims to provide uplifting programming in a sea of secular -- and sometimes violent -- games. Published October 25, 2023
Novelist Saul Bellow, Underground Railroad, space images featured on new U.S. stamps
Author Saul Bellow, leaders of the Underground Railroad and high-definition images from the James Webb Space Telescope highlight the 2024 stamp-issuing program of the U.S. Postal Service, the quasi-governmental corporation announced Monday. Published October 23, 2023
Judge blocks Colorado law preventing medical abortion reversal treatment
A federal judge in Colorado has blocked a state law that prevented a Catholic health care clinic from offering progesterone to reverse medically induced abortions. Published October 23, 2023
Higher Ground: Antisemitism on the rise, ‘The Chosen’ Season 4 to theaters and more top headlines
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 October 23, 2023
Dodie Osteen, at 90, credits healing miracles with spurring Lakewood Church ministry
Dodie Osteen, a co-founder of the Houston megachurch now led by her son Joel Osteen, turns 90 on Sunday -- a milestone her doctors had told her she would not see. Published October 19, 2023
Antisemitic hate crimes increase by 36% in 2022, FBI stats reveal
Hate crimes against Jews rose 36% from 2021 to 2022, accounting for more than half of all reported religion-based hate crimes, the FBI said this week. Published October 18, 2023
