When David Boudia and Steele Johnson emerged from their final dive Aug. 8 at the Rio Olympics, the silver medal in men’s synchronized platform diving was theirs. But the glory, both men said minutes later, belonged to someone else.
As U.S. politicians shun Syrian refugees, religious groups embrace them
When 31 governors called for a ban on Syrian refugees coming into the U.S. after last November’s terrorist attacks in Paris, it united faith-based communities across the country.
In memory of Brother Roger, founder of the Taizé community in France
A meditation on tribulation and contemplation, on the approaching anniversary Aug. 16 of his death 11 years ago.
Donald Trump is not the problem, America. We are.
Churches, politicians, corporate America, public servants, working folks; ordinary people of every color, creed, and persuasion—we’ve all had our hand in it. This has been created on our watch.
12 Wendell Berry quotes that will give you a fresh perspective
In honor of the great American author’s 82nd birthday, here are some of his most memorable quotes.
Young immigrants to Canada passionate about spirituality
A new poll discovered that millennial-age immigrants are more than twice as likely as Canadian-born residents to take part in religious activities, whether Christian, Sikh or Muslim.
Decline of religion in Britain ‘comes to a halt,’ major study suggests
New figures from Britain’s longest-running and most important barometer of general public opinion suggest that reports of the imminent death of Christianity at least may have been greatly exaggerated.
Why Donald Trump appeals to Evangelicals
A look at the long history of “Christian libertarianism” in the United States.
A new Mormon temple opens in Philadelphia, offering a glimpse into a secret shrine
Only Mormons can enter LDS temples around the world. But in Philadelphia, the 152nd city where the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opening a temple, members of the public have the rare opportunity to step inside.
Jesus Christ and Super Stars: How the holy rolled mainstream in pop music
For younger generations faith hasn’t disappeared so much as it’s migrated to the cultural region of popular music and away from the community-focused cultural region of the institutional church.
Baptist University of the Américas moves from old campus to new home
The 69-year-old university recently moved from 12 acres in San Antonio, Texas, it had called home since 1965.
The unexpected radicality of being okay
Speaking personally, religiously motivated anxiety (almost daily) threatens to destroy everything worthwhile about my faith, and my relationships, and my life.











