Ban on church choirs during Covid was based on 'flawed' evidence
Pandemic regulations that prevented church choirs from singing were based on an early investigation in the US that was "probably wrong" in its conclusions, according to a new study.
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Board of new ministry started by former RZIM exec defends him after report
The board of a ministry co-founded by a former senior vice president of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries has defended its president after a group of apologists released investigation findings claiming that he and two other former RZIM leaders are "not fit to be in ministry and leadership positions."
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Did faith fall off a cliff during COVID? New study says no
Religious life in America was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. But did it lead to a loss of faith as well as a decline in churchgoing?
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Church attendance still short of pre-pandemic levels although most have reopened - survey
The findings reflect more anecdotal reports from ministries of all sizes, which are still struggling to regain their pre-pandemic form.
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'There is nothing natural or safe about it': Women share what happened next after taking abortion pills
Years ago, two girls in their late teens became pregnant and sought help for their unplanned pregnancies. What they were told was that a chemical abortion was a fast, easy and effective way to end their pregnancies and carry on with their young lives. That lie and the scant information about what they were about to endure, they said, left them unprepared for the emotional and physical trauma that was to follow.
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Former RZIM leaders 'are not fit to be in ministry', say apologists
Influential apologists have said they will not work with former leaders of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) until they see signs of "genuine repentance".
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If American history read like the Bible
If the Bible exposes the flaws of our spiritual forefathers, why should American history cover up the failings of our founders?
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Most faith groups agree US has gone astray - they don't agree on the way forward
The research, released shortly before Election Day, sheds light on questions of race, sexuality, abortion and immigration as well as sentiments about the country's origins.
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Christian baker who refused to bake cake for lesbian wedding prevails in court
A court has ruled that the Christian owner of Tastries Bakery in California acted lawfully when she refused to make a wedding cake for a lesbian couple and instead referred them to a different bakery, citing her sincere religious belief that marriage is intended to be between one man and one woman.
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Vatican renews provisional agreement with China on bishop appointments
The Roman Catholic Church has renewed a scrutinized agreement with the People's Republic of China over the appointment of bishops, even as the Communist government continues to restrict religious freedom.
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Reading the Bible leads to transformed lives, survey finds
"Our research shows that consistent interaction with God's Word changes us."
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Supreme Court declines to hear Rhode Island fetal personhood case
The move is a setback for supporters of the idea that an unborn fetus is entitled to full constitutional rights.
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Former Congresswoman quits Democratic Party over 'cowardly wokeness'
"I can no longer remain in today's Democratic Party that is now under the complete control of an elitist cabal of warmongers driven by cowardly wokeness, who divide us by racializing every issue & stoke anti-white racism," said Tulsi Gabbard.
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