Kelsey Dallas

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Assistant Managing Editor at Deseret News

Assistant managing editor focused on religion, sports and SEO innovation @Deseret | Yale Div & UIowa grad | Cat lady and puppy mom ... oh and human mom, too

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Can Pope Leo remain a U.S. citizen? Will he?

1 week ago | deseret.com | Kelsey Dallas

Three weeks after Pope Leo XIV became the first pope from the United States, Americans are still debating how his new job will affect his relationship with the U.S.Even before he was appointed to a position at the Vatican in 2023, Pope Leo spent most of his time away from his home country.
A recent history of Supreme Court ties

1 week ago | deseret.com | Kelsey Dallas

This article was first published in the State of Faith newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Monday night. The Supreme Court's religious charter school case came in with a bang and ended with a tie. The justices announced Thursday that they were " equally divided " in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond, which means the Oklahoma Supreme Court's ruling against the first-of-its-kind school remains in place.
A recent history of Supreme Court ties

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kelsey Dallas

This article was first published in the State of Faith newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Monday night. The Supreme Court’s religious charter school case came in with a bang and ended with a tie. The justices announced Thursday that they were “equally divided” in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond, which means the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling against the first-of-its-kind school remains in place.
The Supreme Court just rejected a religion case. At least 2 of the justices aren’t happy about it

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kelsey Dallas

The Supreme Court on Tuesday announced it won’t hear a closely tracked religious freedom clash out of Arizona and revealed that at least two of the court’s nine justices aren’t pleased with the decision. Justice Neil Gorsuch dissented to the denial of certiorari in the case about mining on sacred land, calling it “a grave mistake.” His dissent was joined by Justice Clarence Thomas. Justice Samuel Alito may also have objected to the denial, but he took no part in its consideration.
Prayer service at Pentagon sparks religious freedom debate

2 weeks ago | deseret.com | Kelsey Dallas

For about 30 minutes on Wednesday morning, the U.S. secretary of Defense was focused on the power of prayer, not military power. Pete Hegseth led a prayer service in the Pentagon's auditorium, asking God for wisdom and protection. "This is precisely where I need to be, exactly where we need to be as a nation at this moment, in prayer, on bended knee, recognizing the providence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ," Hegseth said in his opening remarks at the service, per CNN.
Prayer service at Pentagon sparks religious freedom debate

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kelsey Dallas

For about 30 minutes on Wednesday morning, the U.S. secretary of Defense was focused on the power of prayer, not military power. Pete Hegseth led a prayer service in the Pentagon’s auditorium, asking God for wisdom and protection. “This is precisely where I need to be, exactly where we need to be as a nation at this moment, in prayer, on bended knee, recognizing the providence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,” Hegseth said in his opening remarks at the service, per CNN.
Supreme Court deadlocks over religious charter school, leaving lower court ruling against it in place

2 weeks ago | deseret.com | Kelsey Dallas

A plan to create a first-of-its-kind religious charter school in Oklahoma won't move forward after the Supreme Court came to a 4-4 tie in one of the mostly closely watched cases of the current term. The justices released an unsigned opinion on Thursday noting that the court was "equally divided." Only eight justices took part in oral arguments and the ruling after Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself. In the case of a tie in front of the Supreme Court, the lower court ruling remains in place.
The surprises in a new report about astrology, tarot cards and fortune tellers

2 weeks ago | deseret.com | Kelsey Dallas

In recent seasons of reality TV dating shows, a new question has become nearly as common as "Why are you single?"It's "What's your sign?," and it reflects the growing popularity of astrology on apps like Instagram and TikTok. Social media users today regularly stumble onto discussions of birth charts and planetary movements even if they're not seeking them out. Videos on other New Age practices, like reading tarot cards and charging crystals, similarly drive interest in the spiritual realm.
Why declining trust is everyone's problem

2 weeks ago | deseret.com | Kelsey Dallas

This article was first published in the State of Faith newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Monday night. I think my husband and I have adjusted pretty well to the demands of parenting over the past five years. We go to bed earlier, keep more fruit in the fridge and play with bubbles a lot more now than we did when it was just the two of us at home.
What Scottie Scheffler said about God after his PGA Championship win

2 weeks ago | deseret.com | Kelsey Dallas

Winning a third major didn't change Scottie Scheffler's outlook on life. In an Instagram post celebrating his victory at the PGA Championship, the world's top golfer returned to a familiar, faith-focused refrain. "This week was unforgettable! All glory to God," Scheffler wrote. Scheffler, 28, has been outspoken about his faith throughout his career. Last year, ahead of the Masters, he said he credited God with making his career possible. "I'm a faithful guy. I believe in a creator. I believe in Jesus.