Faith on View

Art and faith: Never say “Mission Accomplished”

Collaborating with Providence, this mixed media piece of yellow acrylic paint and black ink explores the relationship of providence to humanity.

Virtually everyone involved in Christianity and the visual arts know of the organization Christians in the Visual Arts. Since 1979, CIVA was at the center of the art and faith conversation. The organization shuttered operations …

A woman sits on an exam table in a blue gown as the healthcare provider rests a hand on her arm.

During the 34th United Church of Christ (UCC) General Synod held earlier this month, a resolution was decisively passed, urging member congregations of the liberal mainline denomination to provide assistance to “pregnant people” seeking abortions. …

Look at those horns on Moses! I teach art and art history at a religious, evangelical university. Every year, we have a fun discussion when it comes to pieces like Michelangelo’s Moses or Claus Sluter’s …

A girl with hair pulled back stands with her back to a glass door and reading a book.

Lilly Endowment’s Christian Parenting and Caregiving Initiative has recently granted a substantial amount of financial support to numerous Christian groups with the aim of fostering faith in the nation’s children. The initiative approved a total …

Pirate's Cove Beach in Malibu with rock formations is seen as one looks out to the ocean.

In a remarkable display of faith and commitment, an 85-year-old man ventured down to the water at California’s Pirates Cove beach, amidst a crowd of thousands of people. This momentous occasion unfolded during a mass …

Four short white candles, one in a glass votive, are lit with a soft orange background and whole spices in the foreground.

Meditation has been practiced across the globe by people of many different faiths for thousands of years. Yet, meditation is still difficult for people to define. Usually, people are referring to a spiritual discipline that …

The following essay was written by Heath Veuleman. Over the last decade, I have gone through many things where the call to love others is a real challenge. Heath has also experienced challenges in this …

Selective focus shot of a hand made a wooden cross with rope wrapped around and blurred background

A recent report has shown an alleged plan by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to reshape the landscape of Christianity in China. The revelation came to light during a gathering of pastors where alarming details …

A Christian is a follower or disciple—a person who follows the teachings and principles—of Jesus Christ because he or she believes in Jesus as the only-begotten Son of God. A Christian is a member and …

A person holds a bible in both hands with their head bowed toward it.

Israel Oluwole Olofinjana from the One People Commission writes about reverse missionaries traveling from Africa to Europe for Premier Christianity. The trend mirrors the historical stereotype of Christian missionaries leaving Europe, seeing the rest of …