The Church of England is in steep decline. With membership sinking to 14% of Britons, can it justify its place at the heart of the state?
White evangelicals are the only religious group to support Trump
A new poll says 71 percent of white evangelicals approve of his presidency.
Rev. William Barber wins a MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’ and its $625K prize
William J. Barber II, North Carolina pastor and longtime political activist, is now a MacArthur Fellow. And he marked the occasion Thursday by getting arrested at a protest.
Netflix is developing new movies, series from ‘The Chronicles Of Narnia’
The popular streaming service announced plans on Wednesday to develop a series and film projects set in the Narnia universe, thanks to a new deal with The C.S. Lewis Company, which manages the rights to the acclaimed Irish author’s works.
Churches in Hurricane Florence’s path look to FEMA for a helping hand
The possibility of federal funds paying to restore churches is a departure from previous Federal Emergency Management Agency policy that disqualified religious groups from receiving aid available to other nonprofits. FEMA announced the change, which was endorsed by President Trump,…
Does church temper Trump voters’ views on race? New report whitewashes conservative Christian problem
Despite reporting favorable feelings about African Americans, a recent survey also reveals that white evangelicals have deeply troubling views on who and what the problem is.
Francis Effect fades: Pope’s approval drops most among evangelicals
The latest abuse investigations have rattled non-Catholics’ perceptions more than Catholics themselves, according to survey data.
Mr. Rogers had a dangerous side
Underneath the gentle smile and neighborly manner, he was driven by anger at the way the world treated children.
International Blasphemy Day marked as persecution of critics of religion continues worldwide
The date marks a controversial anniversary, stemming from the publication of the 12 cartoons of the Islamic prophet Mohammed in Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten in 2005, which sparked riots in Muslim communities around the world.
Christian TV network enters world of 24-hour news
The Christian Broadcasting Network is entering the crowded world of 24-hour news broadcasting at a time when the mainstream news media is under increasing attack by President Donald Trump and some of his supporters, many of them evangelicals.
The forgotten struggle over gender and bigotry in Christianity
History reminds us again and again that it’s always been easier to believe in miracles, in virgin births and atoning deaths, than something so simple and basic as human solidarity.
Reading Jael’s story in a women’s prison
What does Judges 4-5 mean to abused women who fought back?