Author and activist Shane Claiborne believes Christians astray are a bigger problem than secularization in the United States. The latest stop: Trenton, the capital of the state of New Jersey. It might sound nice. But it doesn’t look very nice.
Read MoreCardinal Joseph Zen, a humanitarian and the outspoken critic of China’s Communist Party, was found guilty on charges relating to his role in a relief fund used by members of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protest movement. The 90-year-old and five others were found guilty for failing to register the now-defunct 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund” used to pay protesters’ legal fees.
Read More(REVIEW) The premiere of “The Chosen” season three showcases both the good and bad of the smash-hit series with few signs that either will change as the show continues.
Read MoreThis is the fourth in a five-part series about a Norwegian journalist’s perspective on the changing dynamics of Christianity in America. Home schooling in the U.S. has risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Religious beliefs are one of the top reasons American families decide to home-school their children.
Read More(OPINION) Though TV gets the glamour, radio has arguably been more important in building the U.S. evangelical subculture and shaping its substance since World War II. The Guy has yet to see a comprehensive, knowledgeable look at this industry — so there’s a feature well worth developing by an enterprising reporter.
Read MoreHillsong’s latest annual report reveals the megachurch is bringing in $17 million less in revenue compared to two years ago — that’s a drop of almost 20%, due at least in part to a series of controversies. The decline comes as former leader and founder Brian Houston faces charges of covering up his late father’s alleged sex crimes.
Read MoreThis is the third in a five-part series about a Norwegian journalist’s perspective on the changing dynamics of Christianity in America. The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir known worldwide for its gospel music recently lost one of its iconic soloists, longtime church member Cynthia Greene.
Read MoreThird Millennium Ministries has endeavored to do its part in growing the body of Christ by offering “biblical education for the world for free.” Its curriculum is currently being used in North and South America, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia. It has so far been translated into 22 languages.
Read More(OPINION) What exactly was antisemitic about the tweets and statements by Kanye West (now known as Ye) and Kyrie Irving over the past few weeks? Despite being antisemitic in tone, did any of these statements contain some degree of truth?
Read More(OPINION) Despite what some conservatives think, former President Donald Trump maintains a huge sway over a large segment of the U.S. electorate. What that means for religion in the United States, once the Trump years come to an end, remains to be seen.
Read MoreThis is the second in a five-part series about a Norwegian journalist’s perspective on the changing dynamics of Christianity in America. New York is known for its diversity, including religious diversity. But among religious groups in the city, evangelical Christians are relatively few. In recent years, these churches have cooperated across ethnic and cultural boundaries.
Read More(ANALYSIS) Behind the history and legend of the first Thanksgiving lies a rich story that illuminates the medieval Christian roots of the holiday.
Read More(OPINION) Nobody is ever just one thing. Nobody is just a Trump supporter and that’s all. Nobody is just a wackadoodle leftie and that’s all. That Trumpian or that granola cruncher is also a parent, a sibling, a son or daughter, an employee, a co-worker, a little league coach, a ballroom dancer, a store manager, a deacon, a teacher, a caregiver to an elderly parent — and/or 20 other things.
Read MoreThis is the first in a five-part series about a Norwegian journalist’s perspective on the changing dynamics of Christianity in America. Alyson moved to protect her children against “dechristianization.” A pattern of flight from liberal to conservative states in the U.S. is building a greater concentration of evangelical Christians. Join us in Tennessee.
Read MoreA recent fundraiser drew the most participants ever for a Walk4Water event benefiting the Nashville-based humanitarian aid organization, which is associated with Churches of Christ. Greater Together, a group of Nashville-area congregations that organized four rousing multi-congregational worship gatherings last summer, coordinated the Walk4Water.
Read More(REVIEW) “Weird Al” Yankovic, the polka superstar and master of parodies, is one of the most unique artists of our time. It’s only right that the biopic chronicling his life is just as unique as he is.
Read MoreChurch of Christ affiliated higher education institutions — along with other faith-based institutions — face declining student pools as more high school graduates identify as religious nones. But many of these institutions are adapting to changing demographics through programs focused on nontraditional and distance students.
Read More(ANALYSIS) At the core of most superstitions are certain intuitive notions about how the world works. Early anthropologists described these intuitions in terms of principles such as “similarity” and “contagion.”
Read More(REVIEW) In “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” the the latest Marvel superhero movie breaks from the studio’s typically secular worldview to argue that religion is a necessary part of a healthy grieving process.
Read More(OPINION) What do world religions believe on polygamy, pro and con? With religion, age-old issues such as polygamy versus monogamy never disappear, and a recent Jerusalem Post article discussed Jewish practices, which we’ll examine.
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