A Connecticut woman has been criminally charged for trying to help a relative die by suicide because he felt he’d accomplished his life’s goals and was “ready to go,” police said.
Why Faith-Based ‘True Story’ Movies Are So Often Untrue
If Christians actually believe our beliefs are true, why do so many of the “true stories” we tell in our movies stretch the truth beyond the breaking point?
Off to Mongolia: As oldest traveling pontiff, Francis visits a country with few Christians
One of the most interesting, but least publicized religious events of the year happens this weekend, starting today actually, when Pope Francis travels to Mongolia. The papal schedule is here.
Next up: BNG webinar with David Gushee this week
BNG readers are invited to a free webinar this Wednesday afternoon with BNG columnist David Gushee. The Mercer University ethicist will talk with BNG Executive Director Mark Wingfield about Gushee’s newest book, Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies. The webinar…
Covenant Families Frustrated by Tennessee’s Failure to Pass New Gun Laws
They hoped the Tennessee legislature would listen to them. They hoped the elected representatives would do something—something—to make their kids safer.
Pope says a revised environmental encyclical will be released Oct. 4, feast of St. Francis of Assisi
Pope Francis said Wednesday he will be releasing an update to his landmark 2015 environmental encyclical on Oct. 4, the feast of his nature-loving namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, as he called for an end to the “senseless war against our common…
BYU officially restores honor code ban on ‘same-sex romantic behavior’
LGBTQ students at Brigham Young University celebrated three years ago when The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ flagship school quietly deleted from the honor code a ban on “homosexual behavior.” For the first time, many students began holding hands or…
Franklin Graham to preach in Birmingham after successful legal action
Franklin Graham has announced a new stop on his UK God Loves You Tour after successful legal action against venues that cancelled his original bookings.
Quran burning in Sweden prompts debate on the fine line between freedom of expression and incitement of hatred
The Swedish government is concerned about national security following several incidents involving the burning of the Quran that have provoked demonstrations and outrage from Muslim-majority countries.