David Crary

David is a New York-based reporter with The Associated Press, covering national social issues. His past postings include Nairobi, Johannesburg, Paris, Sarajevo, and Toronto.

Faculty, Students Sue Christian School Over LGBTQ Hiring Ban

On Monday, a group of students, faculty and staff at Seattle Pacific University sued leaders of the board of trustees for refusing to scrap an employment policy barring people in same-sex relationships from full-time jobs at SPU.

Russia-Ukraine War: Some Pastors Wonder About ‘End of Days’

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted some of America’s most prominent evangelical leaders to raise a provocative question.

Across US, Houses of Worship Struggle to Rebuild Attendance

Though the exact numbers vary across denominations, most houses of worship in the US are experiencing far lower attendance relative to pre-pandemic numbers.

Foes of Death Penalty Offer Spiritual Support at Executions

Sister Barbara Battista, a Roman Catholic nun staunchly opposed to the death penalty, argues against a Texas policy that prohibits pastors from praying aloud and laying hands on the condemned.

Final Book by Rachel Held Evans Published Posthumously

Entitled Wholehearted Faith, Held Evans' final book is addressed to Christians who sometimes wrestle with doubts about their faith yet do not want to abandon it.

Admirers Still Urging Sainthood for Chaplain Killed on 9/11

Among the nearly 3,000 people killed in the 9/11 terror attacks, Mychal Judge, a Catholic chaplain with New York’s fire department, left a uniquely complex legacy that continues to evolve 20 years after his death.

Some Praise, Some Doubts as Facebook Rolls Out a Prayer Tool

Facebook already asks for your thoughts. Now it wants your prayers.

Sparked by Pandemic Fallout, Homeschooling Surges Across U.S.

Although the pandemic disrupted family life across the U.S. since taking hold in spring 2020, some parents are opting to homeschool their children, even as schools plan to resume in-person classes.

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