Can people debate issues such as abortion, gun control and police brutality without anger and division? The five clergy who make up Tallahassee’s “God Squad” say it’s possible because of the friendship and faith at the core of their long-running…
NIH director Francis Collins on why Christians must reconcile with science
Collins’ non-profit BioLogos takes concrete steps to educate evangelicals about science in a way that makes room for their faith. But as important, BioLogos has created a space for a group of more progressive evangelicals who feel an urgency to…
Ronnie Floyd named as EC president nominee
Arkansas pastor and former Southern Baptist Convention president Ronnie Floyd will be recommended for the presidency of the SBC Executive Committee, the EC’s presidential search committee announced March 31.
‘Unplanned’ box office: Controversial anti-abortion pic surprises with strong $6M debut
The R-rated pic scored the second-best start ever for faith-based distributor Pure Flix; tracking had suggested it would only earn around $3 million.
Liberty University scrutinized over fuel contract with Pentagon
The Defense Department signed a contract to buy jet fuel from Freedom Aviation, which is wholly owned by the university, in May 2017, according to the Daily Beast, and has since bought more than $400,000 worth of fuel from the…
Gospel choirs try to build racial harmony through song
The Community Gospel Choir of St. Louis is dedicated to bridging the black and white communities in a metropolitan area rarely associated with racial harmony. The diverse group aims to break down racial, cultural and economic barriers among its members…
Missionary opponents misunderstand the Waorani mission. So do evangelicals.
Some revere Jim Elliot and his friends as martyrs. Others revile them as oppressors. Both sides have an incomplete picture.
How the White House is courting evangelicals on its Israeli-Palestinian peace plan
The White House has had a series of meetings with evangelical leaders as it prepares to release its Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, according to author Joel Rosenberg, who said he has attended several of those events.
Which Democratic presidential hopefuls are talking about their faith?
As Democrats continue campaigning for the 2020 presidential primary season, some candidates appear to be highlighting issues of faith as they seek to appeal to a wider swath of voters.