Jun 27 Oklahoma’s top education official orders schools to incorporate Christian Bible into teaching By Sean Murphy, Associated Press The directive is the latest effort by conservatives to incorporate religion into the classroom. Walters said in the memo that his mandate is compulsory and "immediate and strict compliance is expected."… Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch 11:48 Christian communities face growing political divide as religious affiliation declines By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson More than a quarter of Americans now claim no religious affiliation, a finding from the Pew Research Center. That makes the so-called “nones” the largest bloc of Americans. Judy Woodruff reports that for white Christians, the once-dominant group by far,… Continue watching
Jun 13 What you need to know about the Southern Baptists’ resolution on IVF By Peter Smith, Associated Press Did the resolution condemn IVF or call for its banning? Not in a blanket way. Continue reading
Jun 12 Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on women pastors — though it can still oust churches for having them By Peter Smith, Holly Meyer, Associated Press It still leaves the Southern Baptist Convention with its official doctrinal statement saying the office of pastor is limited to men. Continue reading
Jun 11 The Crosby-Schøyen Codex, one of the oldest surviving books, just sold for $3.9 million. Here’s what to know By Ian N. Mills, The Conversation This mid-fourth century book from Egypt is an important piece of early Christian history. Continue reading
Jun 06 As Southern Baptists prepare to oust churches with women pastors, critics urge them to reconsider By Peter Smith, Associated Press The Southern Baptist Convention is preparing for a vote to ban churches with women pastors. Continue reading
Jan 05 What is the Epiphany? Here’s a quick guide By Associated Press Here's why it's also called Three Kings Day, and how it's celebrated. Continue reading
Dec 15 A quarter of United Methodist churches in U.S. have left during split By Peter Smith, Associated Press United Methodist churches had a five-year window to leave the denomination over disputes involving its bans on same-sex marriage and ordaining LGBTQ persons. Continue reading
Jun 30 Supreme Court rules for Christian graphic designer who didn’t want to work with gay couples By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court's conservative majority has ruled a Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples. Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch 7:22 Concerns grow over the increasing ties between Christianity and right-wing nationalism By Laura Barrón-López A growing movement led by right-wing politicians is increasingly challenging the separation of church and state. On the ballot this November are several high-profile Republican candidates who are embracing Christian nationalist ideals. Kristin Kobes Du Mez of Calvin University joined… Continue watching