A record 1 in 5 freshman politicians falls into a Protestant catchall category.
From Russia, without love: Ukrainian Orthodox mark Christmas with biggest schism since 1054
Eastern Orthodox experts and Protestant neighbors explain the impact of Constantinople setting Kiev free from Moscow.
Study: New Congress showcases religious diversity but is still mostly Christian
The 116th Congress is one of the most religiously diverse delegations in American history. Still, the incoming class of legislators is predominantly Christian — even more so than the country itself.
Religious freedom battle is far from over: Here’s what to look for in 2019
While the issues are piling up, the Supreme Court — and U.S. society more broadly — will have to face the questions ducked in Masterpiece Cakeshop, or else be willing to settle for a level of uncertainty that serves no…
They thought living in churches would protect them. Now they fear nowhere is safe
Nearly two years into Trump’s presidency, about 50 people are living in sanctuary inside churches nationwide.
Redesigning sacred spaces to serve their communities — and save their congregations
A Philadelphia design competition explores what historic houses of worship could do if redesigned to realize their potential for both congregational and community programming.
Ten myths white people believe about racism
Even if a predominantly white church views itself as socially progressive and talks about concepts such as systemic racism, persons in these congregations may still harbor illusions about racism that prevent a deeper understanding of the problem.
What’s coming for religion in 2019? Here’s what the experts predict.
Scholars, faith leaders, activists and other experts predict what changes the American and global religious landscapes will see after the New Year.
Evangelicals of color fight back against the Religious Right
In the United States, evangelicalism has long been allied with political conservatism. But under Trump’s presidency right-wing political rhetoric has become more openly racist and xenophobic.
Former President Carter attends Ebenezer Baptist Church service
Thirty-nine Carter family members — including the 94-year-old former president and his wife, Rosalynn — joined the congregation at the historic Atlanta church for the last Sunday service of the year.
Are White Evangelicals Sacrificing The Future In Search Of The Past?
In 2016, white evangelical Protestants strongly supported Donald Trump, a septuagenarian candidate who promised to make America great again, to bring back “Merry Christmas” and to protect, cherish and defend America’s Christian heritage.
The Decline of American Christianity Is Real but More Complicated Than It Looks
You may have heard about the “decline of American Christianity.” If you heard about it from the pulpit, chances are it came with some invective about how God is being kicked out of America or some such apocalyptic paranoia











