Emphasis on meaning of prayer has shifted
For thousands of years, one of the most powerful tools of religion and faith has been prayer. Over the course of the last 20 years, though, Pew Research has reported that there has been a …
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Alabamans debate if forced forfeit was religious persecution
An Alabama newspaper editorial writer says his state’s governor exceeded her authority as governor when demanding the state athletic association give her answers about why it didn’t allow a sports scheduling change to accommodate a …
Prayers for peace bring different faiths together
What happens when you go to pray and someone of a different faith is in your church? Kerry Weber shares a very emotional article about how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has altered her life, …
Young people still worship despite hardships, Passion leader says
“Deconstruction” of the Christian faith has been on the rise since the onset of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. However, Brett Younker, a worship artist with Passion music, has another aim: committing to genuine worship. Jennie …
Kelsey Grammer to portray pivotal pastor
Kelsey Grammer is best known for portraying a neurotic psychiatrist, but now the “Frasier” actor is slated to play Pastor Chuck Smith in an upcoming Christian film. ChristianPost reports: Actor Kelsey Grammer, known for his …
Ohio governor signs religious expression bill for athletes
Noor Abukaram was a high school cross country runner in a suburb of Toledo, Ohio, who — during her running career — has been reprimanded, and sometimes disqualified, for wearing her hijab during competition. Prior …
Research: Pastors not seen as trustworthy
New findings from the Barna Research group indicate that church leaders are no longer viewed as reliable sources of insight in American communities. Barna researcher the Rev. Glenn Packiam has just published a new book, …
Christian colleges should curb mission creep, college founder says
The founder of a Christian college says that Christian colleges as an industry can be compared to a “poorly played game of Risk.” Writing for the evangelical Reformed fellowship The Gospel Coalition, Hildegard College founder …
Israel pauses plan to expropriate land of Christian holy sites
Israel paused a plan Feb. 21 to expand the Jerusalem Walls National Park in the area of the Mount of Olives and many Christian Holy Sites. If completed, the National Park expansion plan would enclose …
U.S. government responsible in church shooting, judge rules
The U.S. government being held responsible for the deadliest church shooting in Texas history. BaptistPress.com reports A federal district judge ordered the U.S. government to pay more than $230 million to survivors of the 2017 …