Who are Jehovah’s Witnesses, and why would the Russian, or any, government consider them to be a threat?
China’s religious revival fuels environmental activism
Hundreds of millions of people in China have turned to religions like Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam, seeking a sense of purpose and an escape from China’s consumerist culture. That revival is helping fuel an environmental awakening.
Religious liberty or social mischief? Understanding the ‘wall of separation’ between church and state
In recent years a new crop of claims of religious freedom has arisen to give credence to some very old forms of discrimination. Some claims to religious liberty disguise social mischief. How do we distinguish the two?
A new front in the war over reproductive rights: ‘abortion-pill reversal’
A San Diego doctor claims his injection can save a fetus after a medication abortion has already begun — the latest attempt by abortion foes to create a narrative of regret.
Revisiting Ayn Rand’s anti-religious philosophy
Why do so many conservative Christians buy into a philosophy which, on its face and all the way down, is opposed to religious faith and manifestly contradicts all the stories, counsels, commands and promises of the Christian faith?
‘We’re losing more people to the sweets than to the streets’: Why two black pastors are suing Coca-Cola
Obesity, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and lower-extremity amputations are all far higher among people of color than among whites. These communities also drink more soda — and are exposed to more soda advertising.
Pence roots administration’s support for Israel in faith
Vice President Mike Pence told evangelical supporters of Israel that God had a hand in creating the state of Israel and that his support for the country is rooted in his faith.
Why I’m leaving the Southern Baptist Convention
As a black scholar of race and a minister who is committed to social justice, I can no longer be part of an organization that is complicit in the disturbing rise of the so-called alt-right. Related opinion: Donald Trump stole…
Was Prestonwood Baptist pastor’s prayer with Trump ‘incredible moment’ or ‘heresy’?
One pastor said the group prayed for supernatural wisdom and guidance for the president.
Appeals court calls North Carolina county’s prayer unconstitutional
A divided federal appeals court said a North Carolina county violated the U.S. Constitution by letting elected officials open meetings with Christian prayer and asking audience members to participate.
Actually, Eugene Peterson says he does not support same-sex marriage
In a retraction, the popular author said he affirms “a biblical view of everything” — including marriage. Related story: LifeWay accepts Eugene Peterson’s retraction
Eugene Peterson had this to say about same-sex issues in 2014
In a video of an interview with Peterson three years ago, the author said he “started to change my mind” on LGBTQ issues. Related story: LifeWay accepts Eugene Peterson’s retraction
What American flag-worship looks like to a new citizen
Three weeks after I first moved to the U.S. with my family, and one week into our American public school adventures, my daughter asked me, “Mummy, did you know that we pray to the flag every morning at school?”
Sessions reveals in closed-door speech new protections for religious liberty on the way
At a closed-door event Tuesday evening, Attorney General Jeff Sessions revealed that new federal guidance to protect “religious liberty” is on the way “soon.”