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Did faith fall off a cliff during COVID? Not necessarily

Sociologist Michael Hout long has tracked the decline of organized religion in America. But he questions the drastic drop indicated by the 2021 General Social Survey.

11/18/2022 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

Apologists urge former Ravi Zacharias leaders to repent

A statement released by Christian apologists says three former members of Ravi Zacharias’ inner circle “are not fit to be in ministry and leadership positions” because of their response to his sexual misconduct.

11/14/2022 - By Carrie Brown McWhorter

Baylor philanthropy expert suggests five factors to consider in choosing charities

Scripture-engaged give more, gain greater hope

Scripture-engaged Americans give more to churches and charities than others, reaping more hope and purpose through the process, the American Bible Society said in its 2022 State of the Bible report.

11/11/2022 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

Tim Keller: Many Christians afraid to admit they’re wrong

Author and pastor Tim Keller begins his new book with a warning about forgiveness gone wrong.

11/04/2022 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

Churchgoers prefer congregation that shares their politics

As churchgoers head to the polls for midterm elections, most expect the rest of their congregation to vote the same way they do.

11/01/2022 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay

Steven Curtis Chapman bares soul in video testimony

Steven Curtis Chapman describes some of his faith journey in the latest “I Am Second” short film, “Mountains and Valleys.”

10/31/2022 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

Faith groups say US gone astray, disagree about how

Three-quarters of Americans say the country is heading in the wrong direction, and the majority of many religious groups agree. But they don’t agree on what has gone wrong.

10/28/2022 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

Eyewitness urges Christians to remember Emmett Till

Emmett Till’s murder and his mother’s decision to allow an open casket at his funeral shone a light on racial violence in the United States and became a catalyst for the civil rights movement.

10/28/2022 - By Emily McFarlan Miller / Religion News Service

State of the Bible: Printed Bibles more popular than apps

Printed Bibles remain the most popular choice among Bible readers, the American Bible Society said in its latest installment of the 2022 State of the Bible report.

10/17/2022 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

A $100 million ad campaign wants to fix Jesus’ image

The “He Gets Us” campaign is a $100 million effort to redeem Jesus’ brand from the damage done by his followers, especially those who say one thing and then do another.

10/14/2022 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

Protestant pastors say economy is hurting their churches

A new survey of 1,000 Protestant pastors finds that half are concerned the economy is hurting their churches.

10/12/2022 - By Yonat Shimron / Religion News Service

Culture wars changing how students choose colleges?

For some Christian families, politics are revamping the college decision process, swaying them away from colleges marked “too liberal” or “too conservative.”

10/10/2022 - By Kathryn Post / Religion News Service