The events of Oct. 7, 2023, mark the darkest day in recent Jewish history, leaving an indelible mark on the Jewish collective psyche. Since Hamas’ brutal attacks in southern Israel, the passage of time has become warped: For many Jews,…
This Studio Turns to Viewers of Faith to Greenlight Movies
When “Sound of Freedom,” a $14.5 million indie film about child trafficking based on the life of a Homeland Security agent, stormed the box office to become an unlikely $250 million hit, practically nobody saw its runaway success coming.
How racism fueled the Eaton Fire’s destruction in Altadena − a scholar explains why discrimination can raise fire risk for Black Californians
The damage from the Eaton Fire wasn’t indiscriminate. The blaze that ravaged the city of Altadena, California, in January 2025, killing 17 people and consuming over 9,000 buildings, destroyed Black Altadenans’ homes in greatest proportion.
Some Conservative Protestants Spark Debate By Embracing Lenten Traditions
Not all Christians celebrate Lent, but that’s not stopping some – especially those who have never done so before – from embracing it.
Carrie Underwood emotionally reflects on ‘how difficult it is’ to be vocal about her faith
One of the performances during Monday night’s “American Idol” episode struck a nerve with Carrie Underwood, who held back her tears as she reflected on being openly Christian.
Religion in 2024: The Plateau Is Real
There’s this very much overused saying in my line of work – data is the new oil. When you hear someone giving a ‘hype’ speech at a data science conference that line usually comes up one way or another.
Why Scandal Matters
Over the past few weeks, two Christian universities have been roiled by controversies at the boundaries of Christian speech. In one episode, Wheaton College’s social media team congratulated alumnus Russ Vought for his appointment to the Trump administration.
Pennsylvania faith groups build altar at ICE office in protest of immigration arrests
Clergy representing over 30 Pennsylvania religious groups rallied last Thursday (April 3) outside of Philadelphia’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office against President Donald Trump’s order allowing immigration arrests at houses of worship.
Christian Zionism hasn’t always been a conservative evangelical creed – churches’ views of Israel have evolved over decades
During confirmation hearings, Mike Huckabee, President Donald Trump’s nominee as ambassador to Israel, told senators that he would “respect and represent the President,” not his own views. But the Baptist minister’s views on the Middle East – and their religious roots…
The Euangelion According to Trump
Has Donald Trump gone too far? With the stock market down 5 percent in one day yesterday and other economic losses cascading today, will his most loyal supporters thus far, evangelicals, turn on him? Depends on what evangelical means.
Brown U leaders praise Jewish life on campus as Trump expected to slash $500M
The Trump administration plans to freeze more than $500 million in federal funding to Brown University, making the school the fifth to face a financial penalty amid a crackdown over what the White House says is antisemitism on campuses.
Arkansas Religious Leaders Fight Ten Commandments Bill Rushing Toward Governor’s Desk
Legislation requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed by public schools has recently cropped up in more than 20 states. And this week, Arkansas became the latest flashpoint in church-state politics as SB 433 — which had already passed in the Senate after…