The religious right wants to open up the spigots of government funding after natural disasters. But their ultimate goal is to secure more public funds for churches.
Scott Pruitt’s faith and his views on climate change
Little attention has been paid to Scott Pruitt’s evangelical faith and how it shapes his decisions on the environment. Pruitt has not spoken publicly on the subject, but the views of religious leaders close to him could offer some clues.
My ship of faith has many sails
What it means to live into particular religious identity in the midst of spiritual plurality.
Bearing WITHness
The reason why the words “me too” have the power to topple studio executives, empires, and lucrative franchises is because they are divinity incarnate.
Americans can ‘take a knee’ during the national anthem thanks to the Jehovah’s Witnesses
In the 1940s, in a case involving two school children, the Supreme Court confirmed that freedom of speech trumps patriotism, even in wartime.
4 specific things you lose when you leave Christianity
Millions of American believers like me have left the faiths of their childhoods. There’s an excellent chance you’re in the same heathen boat. And if you’re like me, you might be a little sad about it. Here’s why.
Kansas is punishing a teacher for following her church’s guidance to boycott Israel
A Mennonite and math teacher, Esther Koontz was asked by her school to sign a statement proclaiming that she does not boycott Israel. She stood by her personal faith and moral convictions, and refused, and was denied a contract.
Female church executive named lead pastor of Willow Creek
Exactly 42 years after Bill Hybels pioneered a contemporary style of evangelical Christian worship, the senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church announced this weekend that a woman will take his place as CEO.
Center for Congregational Song launches as antidote to ‘worship wars’
Lovers of church music will gather in Dallas this weekend to launch the Center for Congregational Song, at a time when musicians are trying to re-energize an aspect of church life that often gets mired in feuds.
How a growing Christian movement is seeking to change America
“Independent Network Charismatic” Christianity is significantly changing the religious landscape in America — and its politics.
Undisclosed deal guaranteed Roy Moore $180,000 a year for part-time work at charity
Despite claims he did not take a “regular salary” from the Christian charity he founded, former Alabama judge Roy Moore privately arranged to receive a salary of $180,000 a year for part-time work.
Faith, family, firearms drive Georgia’s devotion to Second Amendment
“We are in business to be a supporter of the gospel. And, therefore, a supporter of the Second Amendment. Not only do we have those Second Amendment rights because God gives them to us, but also the gospel.”