Among U.S. adults who attend religious services a few times a year or more often, almost half say they’re not sure whether the clergy at their congregation are Democrats or Republicans, and roughly a quarter say their clergy are a…
Most pastors say Middle East politics won’t speed up the Second Coming
A new LifeWay Research survey shows that only 1 in 8 pastors link geo-political events with Christ’s return.
Outrage after Jeopardy! host rules Bethlehem not in Palestine
Contestant on popular US quiz show was told she was wrong for identifying Jesus’s birthplace as Palestine.
Group criticizes blessing of ‘official Bible’ for Space Force
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation issued its statement after Washington National Cathedral held a ceremony to bless an “official” King James Bible on Sunday and tweeted that it “will be used to swear in all commanders of America’s newest military…
Reporter writes own obituary that you have to see
Ken Fuson, a gifted storyteller for the Des Moines Register and Baltimore Sun, wrote his own obituary, and you have to read it.
Amid abuse scandals, legal challenges test clergy reporting exemptions
Implications for church leaders loom as Montana reverses $35M judgment and other states continue tightening reporting laws.
Vatican tamps down clamor over Benedict’s new celibacy book
The Vatican on Monday sought to downplay the decision by retired Pope Benedict XVI to reaffirm the “necessity” of a celibate priesthood at the same time that Pope Francis is considering ordaining married men, calling his book a mere contribution…
New documents show government targeted NYC pastor for officiating immigrant weddings
New documents unearthed in an ongoing federal lawsuit indicate the U.S. government surveilled and investigated a New York pastor and immigrant rights activist over allegations that she committed marriage fraud by officiating immigrant weddings along the U.S.-Mexico border.
A way out of impasse over LGBT issues?
A proposed split in the United Methodist Church could be good news for colleges that struggled with whether to retain their church affiliation following the adoption of anti-LGBT policies.