The world went into lockdown in March and April of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic forced Americans to stay home on a scale unseen in our lifetimes. Now, nearly four years removed from the height of the crisis, it’s clear that if…
Bestselling author Jen Hatmaker says she’s no longer worried about saving Christianity
When bestselling Christian author, podcaster and influencer Jen Hatmaker’s life fell apart following the discovery of her husband’s affair, she just wanted to “bubble wrap my little family and tuck us away from prying eyes forever,” she writes in her new memoir…
‘Dean of African American church music’ James Abbington dies at 65 after Duke appointment
W. James Abbington Jr., an expert on Black religious music known for his editing, teaching and playing of congregational music, has died at the age of 65.
The Secret Prayers of Gamblers
When I walk into an Appalachian casino on a Friday evening, every sense in my body dilates with the onslaught of stimulation. Outside the casino, it was cool, with dusk descending over a quiet parking lot of pickups and sedans…
To Black Worship Leaders, Gospel vs. Contemporary Worship Is a False Dichotomy
Since its first album in 2019, Maverick City Music has been both praised and censured for its fusion of contemporary worship music and gospel.
Justice for Indigenous boarding school survivors isn’t partisan. Congress must act.
Growing up, I learned a certain version of our country’s history. At my Catholic school in the Midwest, I was taught that we were the birthplace of democracy, that we won wars against evil empires and that we were respected…
Andrew Cuomo apologizes to Orthodox Jews for past handling of COVID-19 restrictions
Andrew Cuomo apologized Wednesday for having “caused pain in the Jewish community” during his term as governor, citing decisions he made regarding COVID-era public health restrictions.
Pope Leo Breaks Down Why MAGA Is ‘Not Really’ Pro-Life
The Pope’s no dope — at least when it comes to calling out MAGA’s hypocrisy. Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s cruel immigration policies and their supporters by suggesting that they don’t seem very “pro-life.”
Don’t Give Dan Brown the Final Word on the Council of Nicaea
Christians aren’t trying to speak in code, but sometimes we can sound like it.
Ahead of Their Time
Cameron Awkward-Rich first got national notice for reading aloud his early poems, on stage and on videos: my students, years ago, showed me those videos as dramatic introductions to trans and asexual identities.
Russell M. Nelson And The Reinvention Of The Mormon Church’s Public Image
Russell M. Nelson, a former heart surgeon and longtime church leader, was 93 years old when he became president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2018. But anyone who assumed that his tenure would be uneventful,…
Justice Department sues New Jersey synagogue protesters using law meant to protect abortion clinics
Federal officials have sued pro-Palestinian demonstrators involved in a heated protest outside a New Jersey synagogue last year, citing a law created to protect abortion clinics from obstruction and threats.