Lovers of church music will gather in Dallas this weekend to launch the Center for Congregational Song, at a time when musicians are trying to re-energize an aspect of church life that often gets mired in feuds.
How a growing Christian movement is seeking to change America
“Independent Network Charismatic” Christianity is significantly changing the religious landscape in America — and its politics.
Undisclosed deal guaranteed Roy Moore $180,000 a year for part-time work at charity
Despite claims he did not take a “regular salary” from the Christian charity he founded, former Alabama judge Roy Moore privately arranged to receive a salary of $180,000 a year for part-time work.
Faith, family, firearms drive Georgia’s devotion to Second Amendment
“We are in business to be a supporter of the gospel. And, therefore, a supporter of the Second Amendment. Not only do we have those Second Amendment rights because God gives them to us, but also the gospel.”
How Buddhism is being used to justify violence in Myanmar
Since the 1990s, radicalized Buddhist monks have voiced “an aggressive anti-Muslim message.” Anti-Muslim riots in 2001-2002 and again in 2011-2012 left dozens of Rohingya dead and thousands displaced by what some call Buddhist terrorism.
Sessions outlines broad exemptions for religious freedom
New legal guidance could affect health care, gay rights, political action by churches
How contraception became a ‘religious liberty’ issue
The Catholic Church and other conservative Christian groups have successfully reframed the religious freedom debate.
Nothing divides voters like owning a gun
Americans are deeply split along demographic lines, but there aren’t many demographic characteristics that embody America’s cultural divide better than gun ownership.
Here he stood: Lutheran pilgrims travel to Germany on Reformation anniversary
As the American pilgrims approached Wartburg Castle, they let their imagination rewind five centuries to the night when Martin Luther was “kidnapped” by masked horsemen and hustled deep into the forest.
The Ninety-Five Theses
Out of love for the truth and the desire to bring it to light, the following propositions will be discussed at Wittenberg, under the oversight of the Reverend Father Martin Luther, Master of Arts and Sacred Theology, and Lecturer on…
The myth of women’s ‘empowerment’
It’s time to change the “empowerment” conversation. Development organizations’ programs must be evaluated on whether they enable women to increase their potential for political mobilization, to create sustainable gender equality.
Church votes no weddings until all can marry in its denomination
Weddings already scheduled at First Methodist Church in Austin, Texas, across the street from the state capitol, will take place as planned. The church vote means that, at least for the time being, no new marriage ceremonies will be scheduled.