Churches report giving boost months after pandemic started
(RNS) — The findings show that most churches ‘are figuring out ways to survive and even thrive,’ said Brian Kluth of State of the Plate.
The 2020 election is a moment of truth for white Christianity
(RNS) — Racism is a religious issue. Not only that, I would argue that racism is the central religious issue in this election.
Being a good guy with a gun is what God wants, say 'sheepdog' evangelicals
(RNS) — John Correia, a pastor turned security consultant, says that being a good guy with a gun can be a godly way to prevent violence and protect the innocent.
John MacArthur’s COVID-disbelieving church loses round 1
(RNS) — More interesting than the open-and-shut legal case, however, is MacArthur’s own position in the evangelical world and his stance on church-state issues.
Influential pastor, Charles Stanley, steps down at First Baptist Church Atlanta after 50 years
(RNS) — Charles Stanley doesn’t believe in retirement, but the influential pastor is stepping down from his role at First Baptist Church Atlanta.
Faith and politics mix to drive evangelical Christians' climate change denial
(The Conversation) — Does religion predispose people against climate science? Studies link a belief in miracles and an afterlife with lower estimates of the risks posed by climate change.
Biden campaign targets Mormons, evangelicals
(RNS) — In 2016, 81% of white evangelicals supported Donald Trump, as did 61% of Mormons. The Biden campaign is making a direct appeal to some of these voters.
Mark Galli, former Christianity Today editor and Trump critic, to be confirmed a Catholic
(RNS) — Galli, who bucked prevailing evangelical sentiments when he penned an editorial in December denouncing the president, says his faith decision has nothing to do with politics.
Trump announces new Supreme Court justice options in apparent appeal to religious base
(RNS) — The president said the potential Supreme Court nominees would protect religious liberty, oppose abortion and keep ‘under God’ in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Reforming Liberty University in the post-Falwell era should begin with the Falkirk Center
(RNS) — For many of those connected to the school, the problems at Liberty run much deeper than a sex scandal.
Baylor, Southwestern Baptist sue to wrest control from ‘rogue’ foundation with ties to Paige Patterson
(RNS) — A lawsuit claims a Texas foundation has misused funds and illegally changed its charitable purpose.
Christian musician Sean Feucht held defiant Seattle worship protest after concert was banned
SEATTLE (RNS) — After city officials shut down a Seattle park concert, Christian musician Sean Feucht held an outdoor ‘worship protest.’
Jesus isn’t on the ballot. That doesn’t mean Christians can opt out.
(RNS) — There are those who will opt out because they refuse to choose between the ‘lesser of two evils.’ But opting out has consequences too, for other people whom Christ told us to protect.
Jen Hatmaker, Christian author and former reality TV star, files for divorce
(RNS) — Hatmaker asked for prayers and for privacy as she and the family work through their grief and loss during the divorce process.
Why porn’s negative personal consequences are often really about religion
(RNS) — Evangelicals' feeling about porn may well be influencing public policy as mostly red states have increasingly sought to declare pornography a ‘public health crisis.'