(RNS) — ‘I suppose if there is anything I could say I reject, it is the idea that God’s love and acceptance is dependent on our right belief. I no longer see how that could be possible,’ said Audrey Assad.

Despite their many similarities, Easter has avoided the controversy that stalks Christmas. Here’s why.

(RNS) — A generation ago, evangelical luminaries denounced the Soviet Union and Russian leadership in the strongest possible terms.

Former editor for “The Chicago Tribune” compiles evidence to prove miracles. But is it effective to build a logical case for a mystical event?

If you have courage enough to speak up in this divided and uncivil moment, you’ll soon find yourself facing a wave of criticism and resistance.

Author Andrew Root says, “As the church finds itself with an authenticity deficit, it often runs to youthful forms to legitimate it.”

“Thank God for psychologists and Lexapro,” writes Jonathan Merritt. “Without them, I might be dead today.”

(RNS) — ‘If someone found cancer to be a gift, wonderful. But there is a certain cruelty to asking suffering people to bear the weight of other people’s theological conundrums,’ Christian historian Kate Bowler tells RNS’ Jonathan Merritt. (Commentary)

Should we abandon the term or work to revive it? Theologian John Stackhouse weighs in.

Pearcey’s razor-sharp mind combined with a compelling personal story makes her a powerful, if undervalued, champion for conservatives.

Fear is largely seen as a psychological issue. But it is also a spiritual issue, according to author Benjamin Corey.  

Every day, six Christian women are reportedly raped, sexually harassed or forced to marry under threat of execution due to their faith.

While American Christians are a privileged majority, their brothers and sisters in many places are a persecuted minority. 

(RNS) — After condemnation from conservatives, ‘The Message’ author says he regrets telling RNS columnist Jonathan Merritt that he would officiate a same-sex wedding.

Last October, evangelicalism was rocked by the launch of ChurchClarity.org, an organization that reports churches’ LGBTQ+ policies and rates congregations based on their level of clarity. The website angered Christians on both sides of the issue. Some conservatives attacked the CC’s liberal leadership, while some progressives claimed that labeling churches undermined progress. Nevertheless, Church Clarity persisted. […]