One of the performances during Monday night’s “American Idol” episode struck a nerve with Carrie Underwood, who held back her tears as she reflected on being openly Christian.
Religion in 2024: The Plateau Is Real
There’s this very much overused saying in my line of work – data is the new oil. When you hear someone giving a ‘hype’ speech at a data science conference that line usually comes up one way or another.
Why Scandal Matters
Over the past few weeks, two Christian universities have been roiled by controversies at the boundaries of Christian speech. In one episode, Wheaton College’s social media team congratulated alumnus Russ Vought for his appointment to the Trump administration.
Pennsylvania faith groups build altar at ICE office in protest of immigration arrests
Clergy representing over 30 Pennsylvania religious groups rallied last Thursday (April 3) outside of Philadelphia’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office against President Donald Trump’s order allowing immigration arrests at houses of worship.
Christian Zionism hasn’t always been a conservative evangelical creed – churches’ views of Israel have evolved over decades
During confirmation hearings, Mike Huckabee, President Donald Trump’s nominee as ambassador to Israel, told senators that he would “respect and represent the President,” not his own views. But the Baptist minister’s views on the Middle East – and their religious roots…
The Euangelion According to Trump
Has Donald Trump gone too far? With the stock market down 5 percent in one day yesterday and other economic losses cascading today, will his most loyal supporters thus far, evangelicals, turn on him? Depends on what evangelical means.
Brown U leaders praise Jewish life on campus as Trump expected to slash $500M
The Trump administration plans to freeze more than $500 million in federal funding to Brown University, making the school the fifth to face a financial penalty amid a crackdown over what the White House says is antisemitism on campuses.
Arkansas Religious Leaders Fight Ten Commandments Bill Rushing Toward Governor’s Desk
Legislation requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed by public schools has recently cropped up in more than 20 states. And this week, Arkansas became the latest flashpoint in church-state politics as SB 433 — which had already passed in the Senate after…
Utah’s flag ban is now law. Other states may follow
Last week, Utah became the first state to ban the display of most flags in public schools and government buildings, but a few other states might soon follow suit.
Word for Word Bible Comic Brings Scriptures To Life For A New Generation Of Christians
Despite being the bestselling book of all time, the Bible is certainly not the most read. Some find the Christian scriptures intimidating and confusing, while others don’t see the value of daily Bible reading. As a result, Bible engagement has…
Do Church Goers Want To Hear More Politics From the Pews?
What exactly happens at a religious service? That’s a really interesting and pertinent question for the kind of work we do as social scientists who study religion.
Sociologist’s new book explains why organized religion has lost relevancy
Traditional religion may be destined for the walls of the Cracker Barrel, a space filled with nostalgic advertisements for products of yesteryear, like Victrolas, lace antimacassars or butter churns. All things, in other words, that have been rendered obsolete by modern…