This article profiles the 12th-century mystic Hildegard von Bingen and her relevance to modern liberal thinkers. Researcher Kitty Bouwman discusses Hildegard’s visions, her defiance of medieval gender roles by preaching in public, and her ‘eco-centric’ spirituality. Her theology, which views all creatures as interconnected with divine love, is highlighted as particularly relevant for addressing the current climate crisis.

Seventy faith leaders in Tennessee are opposing legislation that would require the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, arguing that it infringes on religious freedom and undermines the role of families and religious communities in faith-based education.

This article discusses the historical perspective of James Madison on religious freedom and its implications for modern American governance. It explores Madison’s role in the drafting of the First Amendment and his belief that religious freedom is best secured by respecting diversity and preventing the rise of religious factions in political power.

The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights will host a hybrid book launch on March 10, 2026, for the publication ‘Faith in United Nations Human Rights Treaties’. The book provides legal and religious commentaries on international human rights instruments, featuring contributions from international experts, religious leaders, and UN special rapporteurs to explore the intersection of faith and international law.

An Indiana court has issued a permanent injunction preventing the state from enforcing its near-total abortion ban against plaintiffs whose religious beliefs require abortion access. The ruling found that the ban violates Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and extends protection to all Hoosiers with similar sincerely held religious beliefs.

Psychologist Dave Mullins has launched a new podcast titled ‘Aftercult’ to share his ten-year experience in a Gnostic sect and explore the stories of other survivors of high-control groups. The series delves into the psychological tactics used by charismatic leaders and the long-term struggle for survivors to reclaim their lives and free will after leaving.

Turkish Education Minister Yusuf Tekin has initiated a lawsuit against 168 public figures, including prominent writers and artists, who signed the ‘We Defend Secularism Together’ manifesto. The document criticizes the government’s recent education policies as a ‘pro-sharia siege.’ While the minister claims the suit defends the rights of religious students, critics and opposition figures view the legal action as an attempt to suppress secularist voices and further Islamize the public education system.

This article features an interview with Rev. Joy Croft reflecting on the 40th anniversary of ‘Growing Together’, a landmark 1985 Unitarian report on feminist theology. It discusses the report’s historical impact on the movement, its focus on gender-inclusive language and structural equality, and the progress of women in the ministry over the decades.

An interview with Jaap Marinus, a minister in the Parkstraat congregation in Arnhem, who discusses his liberal approach to faith and the ministry. He reflects on his journey from evangelicalism to a ‘vrijzinnig’ (liberal) theology where he views God as a ‘comma’ or a hope rather than a direct actor, emphasizing personal freedom, small-scale influence, and the importance of self-reflection in a shrinking church.