How Jerry Falwell Jr. transformed Liberty University, one of the religious right’s most powerful institutions, into a wildly lucrative online empire.
Is it time to divorce? A former TV religion reporter reconsiders her life as an evangelical
I’m considering filing for divorce. On the grounds of infidelity and betrayal — and I’m heartsick. Don’t get me wrong, I adore my husband. It’s my union with an intimate partner of more than three decades, the evangelical church, that’s in trouble.
How the new estate tax rules could reduce charitable giving by billions
Although the government didn’t do away with this tax altogether, as many conservatives had long called for, trimming the tax incentives the wealthy have to give could mean that some nonprofits will soon see their budgets pinched by a decline in charitable giving.
Cult leader? ‘Sinful Messiah’? 25 years later, interest in David Koresh still strong
Twenty-five years after the siege, interest in what happened outside Waco — and who’s to blame — remains immense.
Pope Francis admits ‘serious mistakes’ in handling of Chile abuse cases
But the pope has not revealed whether he will sack a Chilean prelate accused of covering up abuse, whom he has previously defended to the outrage of abuse survivors.
Dozens of megachurch pastors meet With Mike Pence, White House staff during retreat
The pastors’ meeting with Pence comes as organizers are planning a potential meeting between President Trump and over 1,000 evangelical pastors later this spring as the 2018 midterm elections get closer.
Why do evangelicals still support Scott Pruitt?
Evangelicals appear to be silently sticking with Pruitt, a member and former deacon of First Baptist Church of Broken Arrow, Okla., and former trustee of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., from 2012 until 2017.
N.C. Council of Churches posts billboard about gun violence
While amendments and policies related to gun control dominate the airwaves, the North Carolina Council of Churches is pointing to a different directive to guide the conversation about guns and safety in our country — The Second Commandment.
US ‘Poor People’s Campaign’ to Begin 40 Days of Action Next Month
Supporters in 30 states will be trained on nonviolent direct actions, taking cues from the “Moral Monday”’ movement.