Jesus
A TikTok Jesus promises divine blessings and many worldly comforts
By Brandon Dean — November 16, 2023
(The Conversation) — A scholar of American religion explains how a new phenomenon of Jesus images on TikTok is tapping into the prosperity gospel, a Christian belief that God will reward faith with this-worldly comforts.
New AI app lets users ‘text with’ Jesus and other biblical figures
By Fiona André — August 7, 2023
(RNS) — The app replicates an instant messaging platform, allowing users to chat with ChatGPT impersonations of biblical figures, including the apostles, the prophets, Ruth, Job, Lot and more.
Looking for Easter
By Phyllis Zagano — April 5, 2023
(RNS) — Where is the hope, the joy? Where is the Jesus everyone is singing about?
Christ continues to be crucified in today’s world
By Thomas Reese — April 4, 2023
(RNS) — Holy Week is a time to remember that what Jesus suffered is still going on in our world today.
‘He Gets Us’ organizers hope to spend $1 billion to promote Jesus. Will anyone care?
By Bob Smietana — January 26, 2023
(RNS)—This year’s Super Bowl will feature a $20 million pair of pro-Jesus ads promoting the idea that Jesus ‘gets us,’ part of the larger ‘He Gets Us’ campaign. Organizers hope to spend a billion dollars in the next three years to redeem Jesus’ brand.
Watch out for the sheep: Live animals bring spectacle and humor to Nativity scenes
By Bob Smietana — December 16, 2022
(RNS) — Though they aren't mentioned in the Bible Christmas story, live animals have been part of nativity scenes since the 1200s. But sometimes things go awry, including a recent case of cows on the loose.
‘The Chosen’ to debut much-anticipated third season on the big screen
By Kathryn Post — November 3, 2022
(RNS) — 'Two thousand years ago, we were facing the same denominational and political differences that we do today,' said director Dallas Jenkins. 'And there is an answer for them.'
In Branson, God and country serve as red, white and blue comfort food
By Bob Smietana — October 19, 2022
BRANSON, Mo. (RNS) — Patriotism and inspirational Christianity have long made Branson a hot spot of spiritual tourism, where weary pilgrims seek refuge from the troubles of modern life in a place that offers a nostalgic vision of America.
A $100 million ad campaign wants to fix Jesus’ image. His followers remain a problem.
By Bob Smietana — October 10, 2022
(RNS) — A major ad campaign for Jesus will expand in the months leading up to the Super Bowl. The He Gets Us campaign hopes to rescue the message of Jesus from the misdeeds of Christians.
Why Alexander Hamilton gave his heart to Jesus at a Texas church this weekend
By Bob Smietana — August 8, 2022
(RNS) — An unauthorized church production of the hit musical caused an uproar among fans.
Kendrick Lamar’s new album reminds us that even prophets are fallible
By Andre Henry — May 18, 2022
(RNS) — His first album in five years has the Pulitzer Prize winner counting the costs of truth-telling.
Was Mary Magdalene really from Magdala? Two scholars examine the evidence
By Yonat Shimron — January 7, 2022
(RNS) — The two scholars suggest Magdalene may well be an honorific from the Hebrew and Aramaic words meaning ‘tower’ or ‘magnify.’
Five Christmas sermon blunders that get Judaism (and Jesus) wrong
By Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler — December 24, 2021
(RNS) — Christmas brings out some of the worst ignorance of Jesus’ Judaism.
There’s fanfiction for everything — even the Bible
By Nidhi Upadhyaya — November 29, 2021
(RNS) — Staples of the genre span from discussions of heaven and hell to erotica featuring biblical characters.
Woe to you, Washington! Woe to you, New York!
By Thomas Reese — October 4, 2021
(RNS) — God does not punish us. He tells us when we are punishing ourselves.
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