A survey of nonreligious people reveals that women are more likely than others to encounter stigma and discrimination in nearly every area of their lives — social media, education, employment, the military and within their families — because of their beliefs.
Former New Hampshire Pastor Still Living At Church While Facing Child Porn Charges
The pastor of a New Hampshire church has been removed from his duties after being charged with possession of child pornography, but conditions of his bail require that he continue living at the church.
Zelensky Is a Jewish Hero. Some Jews Worry the Acclaim Won’t Last.
Most American Jews, like most Americans, view the war in Ukraine as a horrific human catastrophe that demands political support, philanthropic dollars, and fervent prayers. We are entreated to attend rallies, assist refugees, and raise funds; some are participating in…
Fallout over LGBTQ spouses at Calvin University captures broader evangelical divide
For years, Calvin University, a leading evangelical school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has tried to walk a fine line of being welcoming to LGBTQ students while still enforcing traditional Christian Reformed Church views on sexuality.
Hillsong Church Founder Brian Houston Resigns
Brian Houston has resigned from Hillsong Church, the congregation he founded nearly 40 years ago and led as global senior pastor.
Study: Women of no faith face discrimination — when they are seen at all
A survey of nonreligious people reveals that women are more likely than others to encounter stigma and discrimination in nearly every area of their lives — social media, education, employment, the military and within their families — because of their beliefs.
Baptist pastors and leaders join clemency plea for Melissa Lucio
Dozens of Texas Baptists—including the executive director of the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas—are among more than 100 faith leaders requesting clemency for Melissa Lucio, who is scheduled to be executed April 27.
Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoes ban on transgender girls playing girls sports in school
Kirin Clawson was getting ready to head outside and play soccer with her dad, Nathaniel Clawson, when he interrupted with some news.
After searing speech to Israeli lawmakers, Zelensky again points to Jerusalem as potential negotiations site
After a searing speech in which he criticized Israel’s government for not providing more robust aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky again raised the possibility that Jerusalem could serve as the site for peace talks between Russia and…