Mark A. Kellner
Articles by Mark A. Kellner
Christian-Jewish charity has reached ‘almost all’ displaced Israelis with cash aid, official says
An American-Israeli charity largely supported by evangelical Christians has aided "almost all" of the 60,000 Israelis displaced from cities and towns near the Gaza Strip, the group's president said Monday. Published October 16, 2023
Season Four of ‘The Chosen’ will launch first in movie theaters, stream later, say producers
Season Four of "The Chosen," the streaming series megahit about the life of Jesus of Nazareth and his disciples, will first be released in theaters in February, show creator and director Dallas Jenkins has announced. Published October 16, 2023
Higher Ground: Is war in Israel fulfilling a biblical prophesy?
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 16, 2023
Call for ‘Day of Jihad’ prompts greater vigilance by FBI, Jewish groups
FBI Director Christopher A. Wray on Thursday warned of attacks in the U.S. as security around Jewish institutions ramped up, prompted by an increase in threats against Jews and a former Hamas leader's call for a global "Day of Jihad" against Israel on Friday. Published October 12, 2023
U.S. synagogues, Jewish facilities boost security after Hamas attack
Jewish institutions nationwide are bracing for bomb threats and other attacks after the Hamas terrorist invasion of southern Israel. Published October 10, 2023
Hundreds of ‘Faith & Blue’ events unite police, public and clergy to find solutions
An annual effort to bring together law enforcement and faith communities for dialogue proved successful this weekend, with thousands of events held across the country, a chief organizer of the program said Monday. Published October 9, 2023
Evangelical Christian donations help fund Jewish charity’s aid to victims of Hamas’ attack on Israel
Donations from U.S. evangelical Christians to a Jewish charity are helping fund aid to victims of Hamas' terrorist attack on southern Israel this weekend. Published October 9, 2023
Higher Ground: Black pastors urge voters to ‘save Black lives’
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 9, 2023
Homeschooling family wins one-year deportation reprieve, congresswoman says
A German family who immigrated to the U.S. in 2008 to escape their native country's ban on homeschooling has won a one-year reprieve from deportation, a House Republican said Friday. Published October 8, 2023
Price of mail climbs again: Postal service asks for 2-cent increase for first-class stamps
The cost of mailing a letter or paying a bill would rise to 68 cents in January under a rate increase requested by the U.S. Postal Service Friday. Published October 6, 2023
Evangelical pastor Andy Stanley draws fire for hosting gay-friendly conference
The Rev. Andy Stanley, one of the country's most noted evangelical preachers, has drawn stinging criticism for a sermon at his North Point Community Church in which he suggested homosexuality is an immutable characteristic Christians need to accept. Published October 6, 2023
National ‘Faith & Blue Weekend’ seeks to build bridges between cops, congregations
An estimated 4,000 community events nationwide will mark the fourth National Faith & Blue Weekend, when churches and law enforcement meet to build bridges of understanding. Published October 5, 2023
Archdiocese of Washington hit with lawsuit claiming decades of sexual abuse
The Archdiocese of Washington is the target of a class-action lawsuit alleging that Roman Catholic officials had allowed clergy to sexually abuse children for decades. Published October 3, 2023
Pope suggests blessings for same-sex couples, rules out marriage sacrament
Pope Francis has suggested the possibility of blessing same-sex couples, though even supporters of such a major change acknowledged it is likely to face intense opposition. Published October 2, 2023
Higher Ground: Inside a stunning biblical discovery
How Archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem reported finding an ancient inscription paraphrasing the first two verses of Psalm 86. Published October 2, 2023
Baltimore archdiocese files for bankruptcy as new Maryland law for sex abuse victims looms
The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Friday, less than 48 hours before a new Maryland law will end the statute of limitations for sexual abuse victims to sue the church and other institutions. Published September 29, 2023
EEOC sues UnitedHealthcare for firing workers who wanted religious exemptions to vaccine mandates
The Biden administration has filed federal lawsuits against two employers that denied religious accommodation to workers seeking an exemption from COVID-19 vaccine requirements. Published September 29, 2023
LDS church’s 99-year-old president to miss global conference after back injury
The religious leader hoped "to record my general conference message and look forward to participating in this marvelous October 2023 General Conference through technology." He said. Published September 29, 2023
Ancient inscription of Bible verse found at Judean archaeological site
An ancient inscription paraphrasing the first two verses of Psalm 86 has been uncovered at a remote site in Israel's Judean desert, archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem said Wednesday. Published September 27, 2023
Colorado city settles with church over RV ‘hospitality ministry’ lawsuit
A church in Pueblo, Colorado, that has invited traveling evangelists to park their RVs in its parking lot for more than 30 years will be able to continue its "hospitality ministry" under the terms of a settlement announced Tuesday. Published September 27, 2023
