/tags/religion Religion en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Mon, 26 May 2025 16:37:13 GMT /politics/2025-05-26/bill-requiring-the-display-of-the-ten-commandments-in-public-schools-is-one-step-closer-to-becoming-law The Texas House passed Senate Bill 10 on Sunday. It now goes back to the Senate for concurrence before advancing to Gov. Greg Abbott, who is expected to sign it into law. Mon, 26 May 2025 16:37:13 GMT /politics/2025-05-26/bill-requiring-the-display-of-the-ten-commandments-in-public-schools-is-one-step-closer-to-becoming-law Andrew Schneider /politics/2025-05-23/bill-allowing-prayer-bible-readings-in-texas-public-schools-heads-to-governors-desk The House gave its final approval to Senate Bill 11, written by state Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston), on Friday morning. It passed 88-48. Fri, 23 May 2025 18:28:43 GMT /politics/2025-05-23/bill-allowing-prayer-bible-readings-in-texas-public-schools-heads-to-governors-desk Andrew Schneider /news/2025-05-08/cardinal-robert-prevost-becomes-the-first-american-pope-choosing-the-name-leo-xiv Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American has led the Roman Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, chose the name Pope Leo XIV. Thu, 08 May 2025 16:09:30 GMT /news/2025-05-08/cardinal-robert-prevost-becomes-the-first-american-pope-choosing-the-name-leo-xiv Sarah Ventre, Daniel Burke /austin/2025-04-21/diocese-of-austin-tx-pope-francis-death-bishop-st-marys-cathedral The pope's death will delay the selection of a new bishop to lead the Diocese of Austin. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:34:35 GMT /austin/2025-04-21/diocese-of-austin-tx-pope-francis-death-bishop-st-marys-cathedral Luz Moreno-Lozano /politics/2025-03-20/texas-senate-passes-bill-requiring-ten-commandments-to-be-displayed-in-public-schools Senate Bill 10 passed late Wednesday on a party-line vote. Democrats condemned the measure as unconstitutional and a threat to religious liberty. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:29:54 GMT /politics/2025-03-20/texas-senate-passes-bill-requiring-ten-commandments-to-be-displayed-in-public-schools Andrew Schneider /education/2024-11-20/state-board-of-education-signals-support-for-bible-infused-curriculum Critics say the curriculum overemphasizes Christianity. The board is expected to officially vote on whether to approve the materials later this week. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:21:31 GMT /education/2024-11-20/state-board-of-education-signals-support-for-bible-infused-curriculum Jaden Edison /health/2024-10-31/abortion-2024-election-roe-v-wade-texas-religion In the first presidential election since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion has emerged as a leading issue on many voters' minds as they head to the polls. We talked with two Texas Christians who’ve come to different conclusions. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:12:41 GMT /health/2024-10-31/abortion-2024-election-roe-v-wade-texas-religion Olivia Aldridge /education/2024-09-18/texas-state-board-of-education-k-12-instructional-materials-bible-stories Supporters say kids need to understand the Bible to understand American literature. But opponents say kids are too young for this type of instruction and the materials could alienate students who aren't Christian. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:47:18 GMT /education/2024-09-18/texas-state-board-of-education-k-12-instructional-materials-bible-stories Becky Fogel /politics/2024-09-12/in-texas-religion-and-politics-are-intertwined-what-does-it-mean-for-the-upcoming-election In the leadup to Election Day, public radio stations across the state are exploring how Texans� religious beliefs affect the way they’re thinking about voting in November � and the greater role of government in general. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT /politics/2024-09-12/in-texas-religion-and-politics-are-intertwined-what-does-it-mean-for-the-upcoming-election Blaise Gainey /austin/2024-05-01/as-police-crack-down-on-ut-austin-protesters-campus-churches-find-a-new-way-to-reach-out Churches around the university have found themselves providing food, medical aid and spiritual support amid pro-Palestinian protests and the police response. Wed, 01 May 2024 10:01:00 GMT /austin/2024-05-01/as-police-crack-down-on-ut-austin-protesters-campus-churches-find-a-new-way-to-reach-out Mose Buchele