Buried in an Entertainment Weekly story on the upcoming series Star Trek: Discovery is an anecdote that sheds light on whether religion exists in the Star Trek […]
New Star Trek Series Confirms There Is No God or Religion In Trek Universe (Video)
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French Writer’s Latest Book Explores the Radical Origins of Christianity
Emmanuel Carrère’s “The Kingdom” explores how a tiny sect became a global religion.
Does Stephen Colbert Have High Ratings Because of God? (Video)
Before 2017, Jimmy Fallon dominated Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel in the late night talk show ratings wars. But Colbert […]
Will Christianity Survive In the Middle East?
The Context of Global Christian Persecution According to the most recent information available from the Pew Research Center, in 2014 […]
College Freshmen Are Less Religious Than Ever, Survey Finds
Data from a nationwide survey shows students who list their affiliation as “none” has skyrocketed The number of college students […]
South Korea’s Yoido Full Gospel, the Biggest Megachurch on Earth, Faces “Crisis of Evangelism”
If the building didn’t have a giant cross out front, it could easily be mistaken for a sports arena.
Why Educated Christians Are Sticking With Church
New data suggests religious Americans with college experience tend to participate in services more often than their peers.
China’s Unregistered Churches Drive Religious Revolution
“The government won’t approve it, but the question is if they’ll shut it down.”
Catholic Scientists Bring Faith and Science Together
Many Catholic scientists told me this past weekend in Chicago that the hyped ‘clash’ between science and religion is getting […]
Aaron Hernandez Wrote “John 3:16” on His Forehead Before Commiting Suicide; Had Other Faith Reflections Inked on Body
It wasn’t a suicide note that former NFL star Aaron Hernandez left in his prison cell when he reportedly hanged himself.
Are Young Black Millennials Reclaiming a Theology of Resistance Through Today’s Hip-Hop Artists?
Last year, independent artist Chance the Rapper dropped a mixtape titled Coloring Book that received immediate critical acclaim. One of the […]
Religion In Kendrick Lamar’s “DAMN”
Religion is often invoked in hip-hop to dramatize one’s struggles against temptation or judgment. “DAMN.” uses it in a more […]
New Magazine, “Faithfully,” Provides a Platform for Christians of Color
For anyone who has spent any time on the religion beat, it doesn’t take long to realize it’s not exactly […]
How We Are Messengers’ Darren Mulligan Went From ‘Blasphemer’ to Follower of God
Darren Mulligan ran away to America to pursue a career in rock music and to escape his responsibilities at home […]
New Book Examines How Evangelicals Entered American Politics
THE EVANGELICALS The Struggle to Shape America By Frances FitzGerald Illustrated. 740 pp. Simon & Schuster. $35. When Jimmy Carter […]
Can Faith-Based Charities Be an Adequate Substitute for Government?
Supporters of Trump’s budget are eager to restore the central role of faith-based organizations in serving the poor—but it’s not […]
Legendary Gospel Artist Kirk Franklin Is Reviving Hip-Hop
The legendary gospel artist is in the middle of an unexpected moment in music.
The Shifting Agenda of Christian Music Festivals
The vice-president found religion during a festival, but while he might not be softening his beliefs, those involved in the […]