Omar’s Journey from Persecution to PTSD Omar, a Pakistani asylum seeker in Thailand, fled his homeland at age nine after his family was targeted for converting from Islam to Christianity. Pakistan ranks eighth globally for …
For a second year, parishioners at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Homestead, Florida, can experience Holy Week through 10 vivid dioramas in the church’s narthex. Senior warden Ahmed Otero created these three-dimensional scenes that depict …
A Deep Look at Religion and Race in America A new PBS documentary, Religion, Racism & Reconciliation, is stirring discussion about the intersection of faith and racial justice in the United States. Premiering at the …
Di Oweis was at home in Maryland when he began receiving distressing messages from Syria. Islamist militants linked to the new Syrian government had stormed the Alawite region, leaving a trail of death. Graphic videos …
Thousands of Churches Disaffiliate from the UMC Since 2019, over 7,900 churches—about 25% of the United Methodist Church (UMC)—have chosen to disaffiliate. A key factor in their departure was a temporary exit window created in …
Unique Challenges for Christian Celebrities Christian celebrities face pressures that most people don’t experience. Constant public attention means that the media and social platforms amplify every action, misstep, or failure. Despite these challenges, Christian celebrities …
Strange Alliance Between Christianity and Trumpism Despite their apparent contradictions, the alliance between Christianity and Trumpism reflects deeper psychological patterns. Christianity, rooted in teachings of love, humility, and forgiveness, seems at odds with Trump’s brash, …
Montagnard Christians Detained in Bangkok Thai authorities have arrested 68 Montagnard Christians, including men, women, children, and a pregnant woman, near Bangkok. The group was apprehended during a prayer and worship gathering on Sunday. According …
New Toolkit Encourages Inclusive Worship The Diocese of Norwich has introduced a new prayer guide that addresses racism and encourages clergy to move away from Eurocentric prayers. The “anti-racist toolkit,” developed by the Racial Justice …
Megachurch Faces Class Action Over Alleged Financial Misconduct Disgraced Gateway Church founder Robert Morris and other church leaders have asked a federal court to dismiss a class action lawsuit accusing the Southlake, Texas-based megachurch of …