October 2024

Beyond campuses and churches, can Charlie Kirk turn out votes for Trump? NPR, October 24, 2024.

Why these nuns have filed more than 350 shareholder resolutions, NPR, October 23, 2024.

Vatican debate over women as deacons hits a big obstacle: Pope Francis, Washington Post, October 23, 2024.

Judge hears arguments to block Ten Commandments from being displayed in every Louisiana public school, CBS, October 22, 2024.

Gordon Monson: The LDS Church could take a break from tithing, boost its image and bless the world, The Salt Lake Tribune, October 22, 2024.

Panamanians crawl to reach the Black Christ of Portobelo in annual religious pilgrimage, AP News, October 21, 2024.

‘What is my faith? What am I doing?’ The American evangelicals ‘deconstructing’ their religion to save it, The Guardian, October 21, 2024.

Harris goes to church, highlighting the absence of religion in the 2024 campaign, NBC News, October 20, 2024.

Church of Jesus Christ sends $1M donation to the Red Cross for Hurricane Helene relief, KSL.com, October 18, 2024.

What the history of blasphemy laws in the US and the fight for religious freedom can teach us today, The Conversation, October 18, 2024.

Nationalist Christians rally to repent for what they consider to be the nation’s sins, NPR, October 18, 2024.

These are the 14 people who will be canonized saints this weekend, Catholic News Agency, October 17, 2024.

What Christian Nationalism Looked Like in Practice, Time, October 17, 2024.

Faith-based environmental groups take on fossil fuels as 'a sacred duty', Religion News Service, October 15, 2024.

Worthington schools mull religious release policy, NBC4.com, October 14, 2024.

'Evangelicals for Harris' Goes to War With Franklin Graham, Newsweek, October 14, 2024.

Archaeologists uncover one of the world’s oldest Christian churches, New York Post, October 13, 2024.

‘A divided world’: Religious leaders in Pittsburgh try to unite their houses of worship during contentious election, Post Gazette News, October 13, 2024.

Taiwanese flock to China religious festival despite tensions, Reuters, October 12, 2024.

Thousands rally at Christian nationalist event in DC to ‘turn hearts back to God’, The Guardian, October 12, 2024.

How to pass along religious traditions (without embarrassing your teenagers), NPR, October 12, 2024.

A History of Christian Nationalism, NPR, October 10, 2024.

New reporting makes Trump-branded Bibles look even more absurd, NBC News, October 10, 2024.

The Mormon Church, a massive landholder, just expanded its $2B US farmland portfolio across 8 states, NY Post, October 10, 2024.

California Bible college students claim they were confined, surveilled and made to do unpaid labor, Marian Independent Journal, October 9, 2024.

NEW DOC STRIVES FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY—BUT WHAT IF UNITY IS THE PROBLEM? Religion Dispatches, October 9, 2024.

CBS' handling of contentious 'Mornings' segment with Ta-Nehisi Coates raises new questions, USA Today, October 9, 2024.

The View's Sunny Hostin says a religious person's marriage to an atheist 'probably won't work' without conversion, Entertainment Weekly, October 9, 2024.

Women say they want church to talk to them, not about them, on diaconate, National Catholic Reporter, October 9, 2024.

Oklahoma shifts Bible rules after accusations of pro-Trump bias, but will schools comply? The Hill, October 8, 2024.

U.S. Christians pushing back on Christian nationalism, Axios, October 7, 2024.

Catholic Church tackles parental stress crisis with support programs and resources, Catholic News Agencies, October 7, 2024.

A faith is on the edge of vanishing in Georgia after being exiled from Russia centuries ago, AP News, October 7, 2024.

A worldwide general conference for a global faith, Desert News, October 6, 2024.

At worship service in Harrisburg, Christian nationalist activist Sean Feucht lays out plan for Pa., Penn Live, October 6, 2024.

Ryan Walters' plan to buy 55,000 'Trump Bibles' could face legal issues, experts say, The Oklahoman, October 5, 2024.

She escaped the religious sect she grew up in. Now she says Trump’s MAGA movement is eerily similar, The Independent, October 5, 2024.

Christian Nationalists Dream of Taking Over America. This Movement Is Actually Doing It. Mother Jones, October 2024.

'Stranger Things' Star Gaten Matarazzo's Panic Attacks Sparked by Religion, Newsweek, October 4, 2024.

Britain enters ‘first atheist age’ as number of non-believers surges, The Times, October 4, 2024.

The Big Red Bus: What kids are learning at LifeWise Academy. Slate, October 4, 2024.

Few NJ couples are choosing a church wedding. Why it's no longer the venue of choice, North Jersery.com, October 4, 2024.

Census data: Over half the country found to have no religion, NewsTalkZB, October 3, 2024.

City launches emergency training series for houses of worship — 'You don't want to be a statistic', Chicago Sun Times, October 3, 2024.

Transgender pastor fosters inclusive church to reinforce that everyone is welcome, CBS News, October 3, 2024.

Christian Nationalists Dream of Taking Over America. This Movement Is Actually Doing It., Mother Jones, October 3, 2024.

As synod opens, Vatican says ‘no’ to women deacons, Crux, October 3, 2024.

A look at the religious freedom cases that could be on the Supreme Court docket this term, Catholic News Agency, October 2, 2024.

Harris makes play for Mormon voters in effort that could decide Arizona, Religion News Service, October 2, 2024.

Are LGBTQ Jews welcome in Orthodox communities? This is how they are building spaces of their own, AP News, October 2, 2024.

Why the charming 'hot' rabbi in 'Nobody Wants This' is bad for clergy and congregants everywhere, Religion News Service. October 2, 2024.

Mormon faith pushes ahead with global temple building boom despite cool reception in Las Vegas, AP News, October 2, 2024.

"We're Lutherans:" Walz makes rare reference to personal faith in VP debate, Axios, October 2, 2024.

Do Americans think the US should be based on Christian values? What new survey finds, News and Observer, October 2, 2024.

THE EVANGELICALISM OF JIMMY CARTER, Christianity Today, October 1, 2024.

DHS Announces $210 Million of Additional Funds to Protect Faith-Based Institutions and Nonprofit Organizations Against Targeted Attacks, Homeland Security, October 1, 2024.

THE CHRISTIAN RADICALS ARE COMING, The Atlantic, October 1, 2024.

September 2024

Justice Department will launch civil rights review into 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, AP News, September 30, 2024.

The significance of Vance’s appearance at event hosted by far-right Christian nationalist, PBS Newshour, September 30, 2024.

Some Haitians in Ohio are leaning on their faith — and finding surprise support, NPR, September 30, 2024.

Supreme Court flooded with prayers for relief from groups eager to promote religion, CNN Politics, September 30, 2024.

Pope ends troubled Belgium visit by doubling down on abortion and women and praising abuse victims, AP News, September 30, 2024.

Conservative Christians were skeptical of mail-in ballots. Now they are gathering them in churches, AP News, September 29, 2024.

The record of Tim Walz with Minnesota religious communities, Desert News, September 29, 2024.

Seattle churches wanting to build affordable housing face testing times, Seattle Times, September 29, 2024.

The Black Church Has a Gen-Z Issue: ‘They Don’t Come Into the Building Anymore, New York Times, September 29, 2024.

What America’s history can teach us about debates on religious freedom and its importance for democracy, Salt Lake City Tribune, September 29, 2024.

Thousands Sign Christian Petition Against Teaching Bible in Public Schools, Newsweek, September 29, 2024.

Young men and women are moving in opposite directions, Axios, September 28, 2024.

Young women grow less religious than young men, Axios, September 28, 2024

Confessions of a (Former) Christian Nationalist, Mother Jones, September 27, 2024.

Jews and Catholics warn against Trump’s latest loyalty test for religious voters, AP News, September 27, 2024.

Belgian leader and king criticize Pope Francis to his face over Catholic Church’s sex abuse legacy, AP News, September 27, 2024.

Thousands gather in Ethiopia’s capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking of peace, AP News, September 26, 2024.

A ‘religious separatist movement in American education’, Michigan Advance, September 26, 2024.

Scientists grow ‘lost tree’ mentioned in Bible using mysterious 1,000-year-old seed, The Independent, September 26, 2024.

Non-believers seeking community without religion, CBS News, September 26, 2024.

City Council endorses plan to convert former church into apartments, The Winchester Star, September 25, 2024.

How the church’s vast talent pool represents an ironic obstacle to reform, Crux, September 25, 2024.

Donald Trump Wants to Divide American Jews, Vanity Fair, September 24, 2024.

No settlement reached between Johnny Hunt and SBC, Baptist News Global, September 24, 2024.

Harris, Trump go light on religion in '24 campaign, Axios, September 23, 2024.

In a First Among Christians, Young Men Are More Religious Than Young Women, New York Times, September 23, 2024.

New Philadelphia school board rescinds policy on release time for religious instruction, Times Reporter, September 23, 2024.

Christian Voters 'Don't Care' About Donald Trump's Religious Beliefs: Poll, Newsweek, September 22, 2024.

Tapper presses GOP senator on Trump's comment about Jewish voters, CNN, September 22, 2024.

What Happened When an Ohio Megachurch Decided to Tackle Racism, New York Times, September 22, 2024.

Russia and U.S. Religious Conservatives See Common Foe in Africa: Gay Rights, Wall Street Journal, September 22, 2024.

Texas pastor Scott Crenshaw fired for searching 'inappropriate material' online, CRON, September 21, 2024.

He wrote the Christian case against same-sex marriage. Now he’s changed his mind, CNN, September 20, 2024.

Medjugorje and the perspective of the Church, Vatican News, September 19, 2024.

The Global Methodist Church will meet in Costa Rica. Sexuality is not on the agenda. Religion News Service, September 18, 2024.

Losing Religion: More New Mexicans have stopped going to church, KOAT, September 18, 2024.

Southern Baptists to sell downtown Nashville building due to costs over SBC abuse inquiry The Tennessean, September 17, 2024.

In an Unprecedented Move, Ohio Is Funding the Construction of Private Religious Schools, ProPublica, September 17, 2024.

Donald Trump Support From Evangelical Pastors Slips: Poll, Newsweek, September 17, 2024.

Christian Conservatives Face Reality: Increasingly, They Stand Alone, New York Times, September 13, 2024.

Millennials, Gen Xers lead jump in "religiously unaffiliated", Axios, September 13, 2024.

Parents ask Supreme Court to hear case of schools making elementary kids read LGBTQ books, Washington Times, September 13, 2024.

Teachers union slams Texas plan to incorporate Bible references into school curriculum, Christian Post, September 13, 2024.

Why more Americans are identifying with spirituality, CBS, September 12, 2024.

Trump dominates white Christian vote, while Harris ahead with other religious groups - poll, Jerusalem Post, September 12, 2024.

Southern Baptist ethics agency refuses to apologize over sex abuse investigation, vows to continue fight, AL.Com, September 11, 2024.

Large stone carving linked to 12th century Christianity discovered during home renovations: ‘Exceptionally significant find’, NY Post, September 11, 2024.

The Good Book: Bible with roots at Ground Zero now comforting victims of mass tragedies across US, NY Post, September 11, 2024.

Hollywood Is Embracing God, DeVon Franklin Says ‘I've Never Seen Hollywood More Open’, Crosswalk, September 10, 2024.

Lutheran church gets creative with pastor shortage, bringing in United Methodist minister, CantonRep.com, September 10. 2024.

Trump’s Christian Nationalist Vision for America, TIME, September 10, 2024.

Some Black churches are transforming their services for people with dementia, NPR, September 9, 2024.

Study: Utah women in tech report religious sexism, Axios, September 9, 2024.

The Mormon church’s oldest-ever president has turned 100, AP News, September 9, 2024.

White Protestants and Catholics support Trump, but voters in other U.S. religious groups prefer Harris, Pew Research, September 9, 2024.

Black church leaders brought religion to politics in the ‘60s – but it was dramatically different from today’s White Christian nationalism, Pittsburg Courier, September 8, 2024.

How a river captain converted to religion by an evangelist built the Motherhouse of Country Music, Associated Press, September 7, 2024.

LifeWise ways set red flags fluttering: Religious instruction agenda runs afoul on numerous points, Journal Gazette, September 7, 2024.

Evangelical Leader Warns Trump in 'Grave Danger' With Christian Voters, Newsweek, September 6, 2024.

Religious Education and the Meaning of Life, The Atlantic, September 5, 2024.

More than 100 churches quietly leave South Georgia UMC conference, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 5, 2024.

‘It’s disastrous’: White evangelicals waver after Trump’s shifts on abortion, Politico, September 5, 2024.

Neo-Buddhists push back against Hindu claims on ancient cave monasteries in India, Religion News Service, September 3, 2024.

Enough already. It is time to ordain women to the diaconate, National Catholic Reporter, September 5, 2024.

Exposure to other religions could curb science denial, Stanford Report, September 5, 2024.

JD Vance’s Catholicism helped shape his views. So did this little-known group of Catholic thinkers, Associate Press, September 4, 2024.

Republicans pushing Christianity into public schools are hitting resistance — even in red states, Politico, September 4, 2024.

Trump campaign launches ‘Catholics for Trump’ coalition as early voting set to begin, Florida Voice, September 4, 2024.

Religious Movies Are Sweeping Hollywood. Rich Investors Are Pouring In Millions. Wall Street Journal, September 3, 2024.

Nation's largest Black Protestant denomination faces high-stakes presidential vote, USA Today, September 3, 2024.

August 2024

Political opponents Harris and Vance show Americans modern, interfaith marriages, NPR, August 31, 2024.

Korean Americans are much more likely than people in South Korea to be Christian, Pew Research Center, August 30, 2024.

US appeals court affirms some colleges' 'exercise of religion' in LGBTQ lawsuit, Statesman Journal, August 30, 2024.

Oklahoma schools receive fake document on Ryan Walters' Bible mandate, The Oklahoman, August 29, 2024.

Christian Nationalism and its effect on Yakima city politics, KUOW, August 28, 2024.

Inside the town where three religions come together, CNN, August 28, 2024.

Many around the globe say it’s important their leader stands up for people’s religious beliefs, Pew Research Center, August 28, 2024.

The state bucking the national ‘dechurching’ trend, Desert News, August 27, 2024.

Kremlin calls Ukrainian ban on branch of Orthodox Church an attack on freedom of religion, Reuters, August 27, 2024.

Alabama congregation founded in 1847 sues United Methodists, says it owns church building, AL.Com, August 26, 2024.

Map Shows Most Religious Countries in the World, Newsweek, August 26, 2024.

How women of color with Christian and progressive values are keeping the faith — outside churches, AP News, August 26, 2024.

ACLU launches tool for West Virginia parents, students to submit classroom religion complaints , West Virginia Watch, August 23, 2024.

The Emergency That Is Violence Based On Religion Or Belief, Forbes, August 22, 2024.

Ukraine's religious leaders back proposed ban on Russian Orthodox Church over security concerns, National Catholic Reporter, August 22, 2024.

What Nancy Pelosi said about Kamala Harris’ religion, Desert News, August 22, 2024.

Presbyterians to sell south Alabama headquarters in Daphne for nearly $700,000, AL.com, August 21, 2024.

Two months after Robert Morris resigned, Gateway Church campus pastor let go due to ‘moral issue’, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 21, 2024.

Kansas school principal who helped hand out Bibles to students violated constitution, ACLU says, Kansas Reflector, August 20, 2024.

Mormon church bans trans members from working with children, broadens other restrictions, Axios, August 20, 2024.

The Psychology of Christian Spirituality, Psychology Today, August 20, 2024.

One of United Methodist Church’s top women leaders, recruited by Harper Lee’s sister, stepping down, AL.com, August 20, 2024.

The Religious Composition of the World’s Migrants, Pew Research, August 19, 2024.

If women cannot be deacons, we should stop ordaining men deacons, Religion News Service, August 19, 2024.

Pastor of former Oklahoma United Methodist flagship church talks about life with cut ties, The Oklahmian, August 18, 2024.

Man who grew up in Bill Gothard's religious CULT made famous by the Duggars lifts lid on the harrowing 'fear tactics' used to isolate members, Daily Mail, August 18, 2024.

The Evangelical Political Conundrum Is Not New, The National Review, August 18, 2024.

The Promise Keepers, a 1997 evangelical men's group, is back with a new agenda, NPR, August 18, 2024.

Elon Musk’s Walk With Jesus, Wall Street Journal, August 17, 2024.

United Methodist court will take up questions raised by Alabama churches that want to leave, August 16, 2024.

Trump Made a Nice Little Profit on Trump-Branded Bibles, a.k.a. His “Favorite Book”, Vanity Fair, August 16, 2024.

Billy Graham's Granddaughter Endorses Kamala Harris, Newsweek, August 16, 2024.

Olympic Gold Medalist Noah Lyles Reveals He 'Actually Grew Up in a Cult', People, August 16, 2024.

New Zealand Uncovers Historic Abuse in Church-Run Institutions, Christianity Today, August 16, 2024.

Map Shows the Most Religious US States, Newsweek, August 15, 2024.

Some Christians have been primed for a kind of religious revival centered on Trump, KUOW, August 15, 2024.

Religious freedom in prison: N.C. promises changes after feds sue, Spectrum Local News, August 15, 2024.

'Evangelicals for Harris' attempts to court religious voters in Wednesday night call, USA Today, August 14, 2024.

Divine intervention? Evangelicals once 'hijacked by MAGA’ flock to Harris-Walz ticket, MSNBC, August 14, 2024.

Meet the powerful evangelicals who believe Trump is an apostle who will reclaim America for Christ, The Independent, August 13, 2024.

A pro-Kamala group shows not all Christian voters are conservative white evangelicals, KUOW, August 12, 2024.

Site of deadliest church shooting in U.S. history torn down despite objections, NBC News, August 12, 2024.

Church, state and the Texas Legislature: Debate heats up over what students should learn, The Texas Tribune, August 12, 2024.

The Topline: Counting Lutherans, The Minnesota Reformer, August 12, 2024.

Trump says he’s ‘more of a believer’ in God after surviving assassination attempt, The New York Post, August 12, 2024.

Why a Church of Christ congregation near Nashville sold its building and moved into a school, The Tennessean, August 12, 2024.

A pastor said his pro-Trump prophecies came from God. His brother called him a fake. The Washington Post, August 10, 2024.

Where is the most religious place in the world? Pew Research Center, August 9. 2024.

What religion is Tim Walz, JD Vance? Does a candidate's religious background impact the presidential race?, The Tennessean, August 8, 2024.

Archbishop Paglia confirms Church’s opposition to euthanasia, assisted suicide, Vatican News, August 8, 2024.

Evangelical Leaders Call Out Danger as 'Prophets' Tie God to Donald Trump, Newsweek, August 8, 2024.

Gordon College Loses Religious Liberty Case for Loan Forgiveness, Christianity Today, August 7, 2024.

Pressed on Ten Commandments displays, Louisiana governor gives bad advice, MSNBC. August 7, 2024.

Claims that Olympic opening ceremony ‘mocked Christianity’ ignore the long-standing connection between Jesus and Dionysus, The Conversation. August 7, 2024.

Court rejects Satanic Temple's challenge to Boston council prayer custom. Reuters. August 7, 2024.

Bibles for Everyone:Why Oklahoma’s plan to put a copy of the Good Book in every classroom matters., Slate. August 7, 2024.

How US public schools became a new religious battleground, Reuters, August 7, 2024.

Study ranks Texas as 3rd-most religious state in 2024, WFFA. August 6, 2024.

Public Christianity Is as American as Apple Pie, National Review. August 6, 2024.

At Americans United for Separation of Church and State, complaints of a troubled culture, Religion News Service, August 5, 2024.

GOP leaders are calling for religion in public schools. It's not the first time. USA Today, August 5, 2024.

BYU’s medical school will be rare: How many faith-based schools are there? How religious are they? Desert News, August 4, 2024.

Not your parents' VBS: How vacation Bible schools are changing to meet new needs, NPR, August 4, 2024.

Oklahoma schools in revolt over Bible mandate, The Hill, August 4, 2024.

Vatican belatedly joins chorus of protest over Olympic Last Supper parody, Crux, August 3, 2024.

Number of Orthodox Christians in Germany is on the rise, DW, August 3, 2024.

Opinion: Are women in the pulpit the reason mainline Christians are leaving the pews? LA Times, August 1, 2024.

July 2024

30 years later, the evangelical purity movement still impacts sex education, NPR, July 31, 2024.

STATE SUPT. RYAN WALTERS COMMENTS ON BIBLE MANDATE, BIXBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT OSDE MEETING, Newson6, July 31, 2024.

AME Zion Church meeting focuses on voting initiative, new bishops, Religion News Service, July 31, 2024.

Schools Must Teach Bible Or 'Go to California': Oklahoma Superintendent, Newsweek, July 30, 2024.

Interfaith protest confronts Christians United for Israel summit, Religion News Service, July 30, 2024.

Drag queens shine at Olympics opening, but ‘Last Supper’ tableau draws criticism, Religion News Service, July 30, 2024

TN city’s resolution recognizing God as ‘Creator and King of all Glory’ called ‘unconstitutional’ by nonprofit, WJHL.com, July 30, 2024.

Texas officials target faith-based groups helping migrants, CBS News, July 29, 2024.

Liberal-leaning churches are shrinking compared with many conservative churches, Desert News, July 29, 2024.

Oklahoma State Department of Education's mandate to teach the Bible met with legal challenges, KOCO News 5, July 29, 2024.

Project 2025 Exposed: Trump's presidency will trigger a national abortion ban, MSNBC, July 29, 2024.

As nations face off in Olympics, interfaith chaplain corps unites to serve athletes, Religion News Service, July 29, 2024.

Pride flags vandalized at pair of Natick churches; anti-LGBTQ letters found, MassLive, July 29, 2024.

JD Vance’s Catholic Conversion is Part of Young Conservative Movement, Washington Post, July 29, 2024.

WA survivors of abuse by Catholic clergy deserve transparency, closure, Seattle Times, July 28, 2024.

Church of the Nazarene expels LGBTQ-affirming theologian, Religion News Service, July 28, 2024.

Paris Olympics organisers apologise to Christians for unintentional Last Supper parody, The Guardian, July 28, 2024.

Trump tells Christians they won't have to vote after this election, Reuters, July 28, 2024.

TikTok Collected U.S. Users’ Views on Gun Control, Abortion and Religion, U.S. Says Wall Street Journal, July 27, 2024.

Apache Christ icon controversy sparks debate over Indigenous Catholic faith practices, AP News, July 27, 2024.

Judge rules against breakaway Jonesboro church in dispute with United Methodists over property, Arkansas Democrat Gazette, July 27, 2024.

How the private school landscape could change with more religious public schools, The Hill, July 27, 2024.

How progressives are plotting to take over one of the most powerful voting groups — Evangelicals, New York Post, July 27, 2024.

Ohio passes ‘religious expression days’ in public schools, WKBN, July 26, 2024.

At least 8 large Oklahoma school districts rebuke superintendent's order to teach Bible, USA Today, July 26, 2024.

Southern Baptist leader’s praise for Biden’s ‘selfless act’ sent shockwaves through denomination, AL.Com, July 26, 2024.

Oklahoma state superintendent releases guidance on controversial Bible teachings in schools, ABC News, July 25, 2024.

The story of the church that ordains you with a few clicks online, NPR, July 25, 2024.

The Root of James Dobson’s Political Power Is Decades of Parenting Advice, TIME Magazine, July 25, 2024.

YMCA agrees to run 80-bed emergency shelter at central Pa. church, PennLive, July 25, 2024.

'Parental choice': Nonprofit creates Bible opt-out form for parents, Ryan Walters reacts, Fox 25, July 25, 2024.

Elon Musk says he’s a ‘cultural Christian’ – why some leading thinkers are embracing Christianity, The Conversation, July 25, 2024.

Help! My Parents’ Religion Ruined Their Finances. Now They Want Me to Pick Up the Tab. Slate, July 25, 2024.

My church is closing, and I don’t know what comes next — for me, or America, Desert News, July 25, 2024.

Church sues Colorado town in order to continue sheltering homeless in trailers, PBS News, July 25, 2024.

Protesters speak out against LifeWise Academy’s Bible-based education program, NBC4, July 24, 2024

‘I lied about everything’: An NFL player hid his family trauma until he saved them — and himself, The Athletic, July 24, 2024.

J. D. Vance’s Radical Religion, The New Yorker, July 24, 2024.

‘The woke radicals will not like it’: Oklahoma releases Bible guidelines for schools, The Hill, July 24, 2024.

African Bible Colleges Don’t Have Enough Books, Christianity Today, July 23, 2024.

The Christian-Nationalist Rot Runs Deep, Bulwork, July 23, 2024.

Theologian says Biden exit marks end of ‘conciliar Catholicism’ in US, Crux, July 22, 2024.

Leader of the Southern Baptist Convention's public policy arm ousted after Biden column, The Tennessean, July 22, 2024.

As a scholar, he’s charted the decline in religion. Now the church he pastors has closed its doors, AP News, July 21, 2024.

Chicago faith leaders urge action on gun violence after 100 shot over July 4th weekend, FOX32, July 18, 2024.

Both JD Vance and Joe Biden are Catholic: What to know about their faith, USA Today, July 18, 2024.

Former Gateway Church pastor: Robert Morris' 'betrayal' was 'hiding in plain sight', WFAA, July 18, 2024.

One of Birmingham’s oldest churches hires young new pastor, AL.Com, July 18, 2024.

Moore Public Schools to not change approach to Bible in curriculum – and Ryan Walters agrees, KOCO, July 18, 2024.

'A religious rally': Trump's Republican National Convention fuses faith and politics, USA Today, July 17, 2024.

Rather than disafilliate, a Methodist church in Hooks has closed its doors following new UMC rules on gay clergy, Texarkana Gazette, July 17, 2024.

As critics decry religion in classrooms, some fear how far Florida will go, Tampa Bay News, July 16, 2024.

Many women stay in religious groups that don’t let them become leaders. Here are three reasons why, CNN, July 15, 2024.

Failed Trump assassination attempt may embolden supporters who see him as chosen by God, USA Today, July 14, 2024.

Church leaders call for solace, defiance in sermons after Trump attack , Washington Post, July 14, 2024.

Inside Ziklag, the Secret Organization of Wealthy Christians Trying to Sway the Election and Change the Country, ProPublica, July 13, 2024.

A Buddhist DJ hopes to spin followers toward the faith in South Korea, NPR, July 13, 2024.

Pro-Trump Christian extremists use scripture to justify violent goals, Washington Post, July 13, 2024.

What is LifeWise? What to know about the group teaching the Bible during school hours, The Columbus Dispatch, July 12, 2024.

Christian Petition Condemns Republican's Push for Bible in Public Schools, Newsweek, July 12, 2024.

Tennessee church thrives by leaning into hardline politics as attendance falls nationwide, PBS Newshour, July 11, 2024.

Pastor Keion Henderson's Lighthouse Church 'indefinitely closed' after roof collapses, Chron, July 11, 2024.

11 Vietnamese Christians missing from detention amid religious freedom concerns, CNA July 10, 2024.

114-year-old Bay Minette church sues United Methodist Church to keep its property, AL.com, July 10, 2024.

Robin Roberts on Being “Afraid” to Come Out Due to Her Religion: “They Think You Can’t Be Gay and a Christian” Hollywood Reporter, July 9, 2024.

LifeWise teaches the Bible to public school students. It sued a man who posted its curriculum, Clevland.com, July 8, 2024.

A new book dives into what George H.W. Bush believed about God, Desert News, July 8, 2024.

Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds Explains Why He Left Mormonism: I 'Love Myself Enough to Follow My Truth' (Exclusive), People, July 7, 2024.

Ohio lawmakers push to require public schools excuse students for religion classes, Columbus Dispatch, July 7, 2024.

Epoch Times, the conspiratorial pro-Trump outlet, enters a new market: Faith-based movies, NBC News, July 6, 2024.

Faxon-Kenmar United Methodist Church merger with Pine Street United Methodist Church is just a beginning, Williamsport Gazette, July 6, 2024.

Holy See encourages Catholics in Philippines to ‘listen to their pastors’ on divorce bill, CNA, July 6, 2024.

What to know about the Vatican’s new tattoo rules. Desert News, July 3, 2024.

Crush at India religious event kills more than 120, mostly women, CNN, July 3, 2024.

The rise of South Carolina’s Catholic population, Catholic News Agency, July 2, 2024.

Pastor Robert Morris' son, other Gateway Church elders take leave amid sexual abuse investigation, CBS News, July 2, 2024.

Episcopalians, United Methodists take another step closer to ‘full communion’, AL.com, July 1, 2024.

Viganò's schism trial raises questions for US bishops, National Catholic Reporter, July 1, 2024.

Louisiana Parents Sue Over Law Mandating 10 Commandments Displays in Classrooms, Reason, July 1, 2024.

Religious hate fueled jump in calls to Oregon’s bias hotline, Oregon Live, July 1, 2024.

More than 10% of US Jews say they were frequently 'treated poorly or harassed' due to their religion, poll finds, JTA, July 1, 2024.

How Catholic seminaries can serve the creative explosion in US Catholic education, Religion News Service, July 1, 2024.

June 2024

Protest outside of Springfield church brings attention to survivors of abuse, KY3, June 30, 2024.

Two Winston-Salem Methodist churches merge into one, WXII 12, June 30, 2024.

If you are spiritual but not religious, how do you want to die?, The Guardian, June 30, 2024.

Pope at Angelus: A Church and a society that excludes no one, Vatican News, June 30, 2024.

The Undefeatable Prayer, National Review, June 30, 2024.

Texas churches are losing their insurance — just like Houston homeowners. Here’s why. Houston Chronicle, June 30, 2024.

Evangelical Christians Are Throwing Their Support Behind Israel. They’re Partly Driven By Antisemitism., HuffPost, June 30, 2024.

United Methodists in Arkansas stress inclusiveness at conference, Arkansas Online, June 29, 2024.

Vatican demands changes to new Church body in Germany, Crux Now, June 29, 2024.

The most religious, and religiously diverse, places in America, Washington Post, June 28, 2024.

Sharon Kleinbaum led New York's queer synagogue through crisis and triumph. Now she's passing the baton. JTA, June 28, 2024.

Global Methodist Church ditches annual clergy appointments, AL.com, June 28, 2024.

Oklahoma schools head Ryan Walters: Teachers who won't teach Bible could lose license, NBC News, June 28, 2024.

The scandal roiling one of the nation's biggest megachurches, explained, NPR, June 27, 2024.

Oklahoma schools ordered to use Bible in history teaching, Oklahoma Voice, June 27, 2024.

Pastor Robert Morris asked his accuser how much her silence would cost, phone transcript shows, NBC News, June 27, 2024.

The Ten Commandments clash is more political than spiritual — and will ultimately be futile, Lousinia Illimuniator, June 27, 2024.

Louisiana requires Ten Commandments in schools: Where do other states stand? USA Today, June 27, 2024.

Long before La.’s new law, Ky. parents won a major Ten Commandments case Washington Post, June 27, 2024.

TPD: Local pastor facing charges accused of photographing man in public restroom, Fox News 23, June 27, 2024.

Disability shouldn’t be a ‘boutique interest’ for the Church, experts say, Crux, June 27, 2024.

The Church of God in Christ returns to St. Louis for convention, expected to bring $10M into economy, KSDK, June 27, 2024.

Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters orders schools to teach the Bible, NBC News, June 27, 2024.

Oklahoma state superintendent announces all schools must incorporate the Bible and the Ten Commandments in curriculums, CNN, June 27, 2024.

‘We do not hate anybody,’ ex-United Methodist, now Global Methodist Bishop Scott Jones says, AL.com, June 27, 2024.

Chesterfield church apologizes after bulletin ad called for young men to form militia, Fox2Now, June 27, 2024.

A prominent Black pastor says white poverty doesn’t get enough attention, NPR, June 27, 2024.

Is God Being Written Out of American Culture? Charisma Magazine, June 26, 2024.

Christian communities face growing political divide as religious affiliation declines PBS NewsHour, June 26, 2024.

Christian Reformed churches leave denomination in droves after anti-LGBTQ+ vote, Advocate, June 26, 2024.

What one religion in South Korea is doing to attract new followers, NPR, June 25, 2024.

Is America Becoming Gnostic, Pagan, or Something Else? National Review, June 25, 2024.

Civil religion as a gateway to Christian nationalism, Religion News Service, June 25, 2024.

Israel’s Army Must Start Drafting Ultra-Orthodox, High Court Rules, Wall Street Journal, June 25, 2024.

Religious Charter School Is Unconstitutional, Oklahoma High Court Rules Wall Street Journal, June 25, 2024.

Papal critic Bishop Schneider warns that excommunicating Viganò will lead to further division, The Jesuit Review, June 25, 2024.

Archbishop Viganò says he will not participate in Vatican schism trial, The Jesuit Review, June 24, 2024.

Site location released for Springfield Missouri Temple, groundbreaking for others, KUTV, June 24, 2024.

Not just a book: What is a Gutenberg Bible? And why is it relevant 500 years after its printing? News4Jax, June 24, 2024.

‘I love this work, but it’s killing me’: The unique toll of being a spiritual leader today The Conversation, June 24, 2024.

The pope’s right-hand man is reshaping the church, becoming a target Washington Post, June 24, 2024.

THE RADICAL FAITH OF HARRIET TUBMAN, The New Yorker, June 24, 2024.

Pope Francis has lost control of his liberal revolution, Politico, June 24, 2024.

At least 20 killed in synagogue, church attacks in Russia’s Dagestan Aljazara, June 24, 2024.

Gunmen kill police, priest in attacks on places of worship in Russia’s Dagestan, CNN, June 24, 2024 .

A vibrant church in Ukraine rises as a symbol of the country’s faith and culture NOLA, June 23, 2024.

Why Southern Baptists Are Wary of IVF National Review, June 23, 2024.

It was meant to be a Christian utopia. Now this Nigerian community is helpless against rising seas, AP News, June 23, 2024.

11 years of patience: How The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints returned to South Sudan, Desert News, June 23, 2024.

Christian nationalists are opening private schools. Taxpayers are funding them. LGBTQ Nation, June 23, 2024.

‘I’m so sorry.’ Gateway Church holds first services since founding pastor’s resignation, Star-Telegram, June 23, 2024.

Tennessee United Methodists seek consensus, chart future after historic church splintering, AOL.Com, June 21, 2024.

A Key Voting Bloc Is Backing the GOP Into a Corner, Slate, June 21, 2024.

Trump Loves ‘Ten Commandments In Public Schools’: Says Louisiana Law Could Be ‘Major Step’ In Religion Revival, Forbes, June 21, 2024.

Trump touts state-sponsored religious displays in public schools, NBC News, June 21, 2024.

Prestonwood executive pastor Mike Buster resigns after 35 years, CHRON, June 21, 2024.

'Don't Look At It': Louisiana Republican Tells Non-Christian Students To Ignore Ten Commandments Law, NewsOne, June 21, 2024.

Supreme Court has rejected laws requiring Ten Commandments posted in schools. That could change, The San Francisco Chronicle, June 21, 2024.

Trump Endorses Putting 10 Commandments in Schools -- And 'Many Other Places', Rolling Stone, June 21, 2024.

Nashville-area Catholic pastor faces 10 child sex charges after June indictment, The Tennessean, June 21, 2024.

Christian Reformed synod tells LGBTQ-affirming churches to repent or disaffiliate, Religion News Service, June 21, 2024.

Pope told off by student for using anti-LGBTQ language, BBC, June 20, 2024.

'No false choices': Why we don't decide between faith and LGBTQ+ rights, Religion News Service, June 20, 2024.

The author of 'Jesus Calling' died last year. Why is a denomination investigating her? Religion News Service, June 20, 2024.

La.’s Ten Commandments law will test religion-friendly courts, experts say, Washington Post, June 20, 2024.

How Christian nationalism is going under the radar in this election, Religion News Service, June 20, 2024.

Season 2: Onward Christian Soldiers, NPR, June 20, 2024.

Drag worship: Where queer faith and performance collide, Religion News Service, June 20, 2024.

Hebrew Union College to admit and ordain rabbinical students in interfaith relationships, ending longstanding ban, JTA, June 20, 2024.

Vatican summons former U.S. nuncio on charges of schism, Crux, June 20, 2024.

Spiritual but not religious: The end of belief, IAI News, June 20, 2024.

The U.S. decline in religiosity isn’t from a lack of Ten Commandments, Washington Post, June 20, 2024.

‘First of Its Kind’: A Jesus Film for the Deaf Community, Christianity Today, June 20, 2024.

Religious and cultural mentions removed from names of China’s Xinjiang villages, NBC News, June 19, 2024.

Louisiana Requires Ten Commandments to Be Displayed in Public-School Classrooms, Wall Street Journal, June 19, 2024

Megachurch pastor, former Trump adviser resigns after admitting to ‘sexual behavior’ with 12-year-old girl, Cleveland.com, June 19, 2024.

‘Heartbreaking’: After 120 years, Belding church closing, WoodTV8, June 19, 2024.

Why are so many Americans leaving church?  MPR News, June 19, 2024.

Faith and Public Reason, National Review, June 19, 2024.

In Thogoto, aka ‘Scotland’, Christianity offers false hope to supposedly sinful women who sell sex, Scotsman, June 19, 2024.

Jürgen Moltmann obituary: theologian who found God in a PoW camp, The Times, June 19, 2024.

Louisiana requires Ten Commandments to be displayed in public classrooms, Washington Post, June 19, 2024.

'Asylum seekers one of the best opportunities our church has got' to fulfil its Christian mission says Presbyterian report, NewsLetter, June 19, 2024.

Tax Dollars Are Now Funding Christian-Nationalist Schools, New York Magazine, June 18, 2024.

The Growth Of Spirituality: How Unaffiliated Americans Are Finding Faith, Religion Unplugged, June 18, 2024.

Secular Stagnation Foreign Affairs, June 18, 2024.

What would the SBC be today without Paul Pressler? Religion News Service, June 18, 2024.

Christian Petition for Samuel Alito Resignation Passes Goal, Newsweek, June 18, 2024.

Deciphered 1,600-year-old manuscript reveals new clues about a young Jesus, NPR, June 18, 2024.

‘Let us leave’: United Methodist churches still blocked from disaffiliating in Alabama-West Florida Conference, AL.com, June 18, 2024.

Yes in God’s backyard? This housing solution may be the answer to your prayers. Vox.com, June 18, 2024.

Exposing Trump's 'Black church' deception: The cynical, hidden agenda, MSNBC, June 18, 2024

United Methodists close 10 Alabama and Florida churches, including historic Uniontown Church, AL.Com, June 18, 2024.

‘Squad’ Rep. Cori Bush claimed she miraculously healed woman with tumors in bizarre resurfaced TV interview New York Post, June 17, 2024.

Religion and Spirituality in East Asian Societies, Pew Research, June 17, 2024.

Christian Nationalists Are Opening Private Schools. Taxpayers Are Funding Them. Mother Jones, June 17, 2024.

'Bling bishop' US pastor sentenced to nine years, BBC, June 17, 2024.

Missouri judge rejects suit by interfaith clergy, including rabbis, that challenged abortion ban, JTA, June 17, 2024.

A church where wellness meets spirituality, Religion News Service, June 17, 2024.

Jewish senators alarmed by Alito’s pro-Christian agenda, The Hill, June 17, 2024.

Southern Baptists may have rejected a constitutional amendment opposing female pastors, but that does not mean they are changing their views on women’s leadership in church, The Conversation, June 17, 2024.

Clues of bloody Biblical battle between angel of God and 185K invading soldiers uncovered in Jerusalem: new research, New York Post, June 16, 2024.

Why is there a Bible in your hotel room? The Hill, June 16, 2024.

Parishioners stand by Alexandria church after being kicked out of Southern Baptist Convention, WTOP News, June 16, 2024.

A Christian writer attacked Dolly Parton for being pro-LGBTQ+. It didn’t end well for the writer. LGBTQ Nation, June 16, 2024.

The effort to 'turn this country into a theocratic state' is being mainstreamed by the GOP, MSNBC, June 16, 2024.

Hundred of Scottish churches up for sale as UK turns away from Christianity, The Telegraph, June 16, 2024.

Newly elected Southern Baptist president from Charlotte opposes women as pastors, News Observer, June 15, 2024.

Missouri abortion ban wasn't about lawmakers imposing religious beliefs, judge says, ABC News, June 15, 2024.

Catholic bishops apologize for church’s role operating Indian boarding schools, Washington Post, June 14, 2024.

Ukrainians court U.S. evangelicals, casting war as a fight for religious freedom, Ukranian Weekly, June 14, 2024.

The Episcopal Church reveals clergy misconduct cases involving nominees for presiding bishop, Religion News Service, June 14, 2024.

Sociology Comes for Sundays, National Review, June 14, 2024.

At N. Georgia United Methodists’ annual meeting, disaffiliations not on agenda, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 14, 2024.

Southern Baptist Convention’s opposition to IVF leaves some hurt and grappling with their options NBC News, June 14, 2024.

Christian hate group calls Pulse shooting the “Great Redemption” as it pushes conversion therapy, LGBTQ Nation, June 14, 2024.

‘Pray for me… not against!’ Pope Francis tells star-studded cast of global comedians, CNN, June 14, 2024.

Speakers pull out of prominent activist group’s pro-Christian nationalist conference, The Texas Tribune, June 13, 2024.

The Hollowing Out of an American Church National Review, June 13, 2024.

Southern Baptists expel Virginia church for claiming women can be pastors, The Independent, June 13, 2024.

The Reformed Church in America to vote on restructuring Religion News Service, June 13, 2024.

‘Who’s the Black guy?’: Evangelicals want Trump to pick an anti-abortion running mate. They care less who it is. Politico, June 13, 2024.

Ruing past boarding-school abuses, US Catholic bishops consider new outreach to Native Americans Click2Houston, June 13, 2024.

'The protest is a ritual': How faith found a place in pro-Palestinian encampments, Religion News Service, June 13, 2024.

Here’s what the Christian right wants from a second Trump term, Washington Post, June 13, 2024.

Red states strike deals to show controversial conservative videos in schools, Washington Post, June 13, 2024.

“War on white America”: Influential Texas group hosting pro-Christian nationalism conference The Texas Tribune, June 12, 2024.

The future of SBC abuse reform is now in the hands of denominational committee, Religion News Service, June 12, 2024.

Pride flag repeatedly stolen from outside Cedar Park church, KXAN, June 12, 2024.

Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit of last Tulsa Race Massacre survivors seeking reparations, AP News, June 12, 2024.

An Unexpected Turn in the Evangelical Culture Wars, The New Yorker, June 12, 2024.

Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any women pastors, AP News, June 12, 2024.

Southern Baptists condemn use of IVF in high-profile debate over reproductive rights, USA Today, June 12, 2024.

Southern Baptists reject ban on women pastors in historic vote USA Today, June 12, 2024.

Why the Southern Baptists' vote opposing IVF could change national politics, Politico, June 12, 2024.

Jürgen Moltmann, theologian who reckoned with Holocaust, dies at 98 , Washington Post, June 12, 2024.

Charlie Kirk has undergone a religious transformation. He wants Republicans to join him. NBC News, June 12, 2024.

Southern Baptist resolutions on war, Oct. 7 fail logical and biblical tests, Religion News Service, June 12, 2024.

North Texas Conference ordains first openly gay Methodist pastor since removal of LGBTQ+ ban, KERA, June 11, 2024.

Are You There, God? It’s Me, Justice Alito. Mother Jones, June 11, 2024.

FBC Alexandria ‘no longer in friendly cooperation’ with SBC over views on female pastors, Kentucky Today, June 11, 2024.

Historic church expelled from Southern Baptist Convention: Here’s why, AL.Com, June 11, 2024.

Southern Baptists may vote to ban churches with women pastors, News Nation Now, June 11, 2024.

Pride & Prayers: have churches truly become safe spaces for queer folks? The Advocate, June 11, 2024.

Trump Is Wrong: Democrats Are Not ‘Against Religion,’ Just the Free Exercise Thereof, National Review, June 11, 2024.

Pope Francis allegedly repeats gay slur, opposes gay men in priesthood, Washington Post, June 11, 2024.

The religious right’s crusade to Christianize America is coming to a school near you, The Hill, June 11, 2024.

Secret recording puts spotlight on Alito's strong conservative views on religious issues, NBC News, June 11, 2024.

U.S. bishops invite Catholics to ‘pray, reflect, and act’ to promote religious freedom, The Catholic News Agency, June 11, 2024.

Vatican: Pope Francis speaks again about the admission of homosexuals to seminaries, The Catholic News Agency, June 11, 2024.

Presbyterian Church in Ireland General Assembly 2024 to appoint expert panel to protect vulnerable people from pressures of euthanasia, News Letter, June 11, 2024.

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II on the importance of overcoming divisions, NBC News, June 10, 2024.

The Religious Right Isn’t Hiding What It’s Doing in the Courts, Slate, June 10, 2024.

'Sabbath Queen' Review: Awe-Inspiring Doc Examines the Life of a Radical Queer Rabbi Hollywood Reporter, June 10, 2024.

Country music legend’s faith called into question for LGBTQ support and fans aren’t having it, Penn Live, June 10, 2024.

A New Discovery Could Offer Some Clues About Jesus’ Childhood, Popular Mechanics, June 10, 2024.

David French on being canceled by his church: I've never seen anything like it, NBC News, June 10, 2024.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Compares Trump To Jesus And All Hell Breaks Loose, HuffPost, June 10, 2024.

"I grew up a Christian—I was terrified of thinking 3 words", Newsweek, June 10, 2024.

The Presbyterian Church in America canceled David French. Today he responds. The Current, June 9, 2024.

From women pastors to sexual abuse to Trump, Southern Baptists have a busy few days ahead of them, AP News, June 9, 2024.

Buffalo Catholic community comes to terms with church mergers: ‘It still hurts’ WGRZ, June 9, 2024.

Methodist Church apologises for 'all forms of homophobia' BBC, June 9, 2024.

Trump and Pence to address Southern Baptist groups at denomination’s annual gathering, AL.Com, June 9, 2024.

Restoring CT's historic churches costly but worth it, preservationists say: 'Making our inheritance useful', CT Insider, June 9, 2024.

Meet Trump's New Christian Kingpin, Rolling Stone, June 9, 2024.

Thousands sign Christian petition rebuking Republican "hijacking of Jesus", Newsweek, June 9, 2024.

A Christian group teaches public school students during the school day. Their footprint is growing, The Independent, June 9, 2024.

Methodist church regrets Ivory Coast's split from the union as lifting of LGBTQ ban roils Africa, VOA, June 8, 2024.

A Christian group teaches public school students during the school day. Their footprint is growing, AP, June 8, 2024.

Slim majority of Americans say changing gender morally wrong: Gallup, The Hill, June 7, 2024.

Southern Baptists mull second vote to amend constitution to exclude women pastors, Religion News Service, June 7, 2024.

Carl Lentz says he's recovering sex, prescription drug addict, speaks out on relationship with Brian Houston, Christian Post, June 7, 2024.

Experts Decipher Oldest Manuscript of Jesus Childhood Gospel, Newsweek, June 7, 2024.

Only A Feminine Touch Can Fix The Church Before It Becomes Extinct, The London Economic, June 7, 2024.

Southern Baptists expected to reaffirm ban of women in pastoral roles , Atlanta Journal Constitution, June 7, 2024.

Here's what separation of church and state actually means, and it does not apply to faith, The Tennessean, June 7, 2024.

Nearly 300 ACNA clergy and a Texas diocese call for male-only priesthood, Religion News Service, June 7, 2024.

Southern Baptists to debate measure opposing IVF following Alabama court ruling, The Tennessean, June 7, 2024.

Several Panhandle churches try to leave the United Methodist Church, WKRG, June 6, 2024.

Christian lifeguard doesn’t have to raise the Pride flag. But he objects to making subordinates do it, Los Angles Times, June 6, 2024.

Texas may pay schools to use curriculum critics call overtly Christian, Washington Post, June 6, 2024.

Christian families sue for the right to mistreat LGBTQ+ foster children, LGBTQ Nation, June 6, 2024.

MAGA 'Prophets': God Thinks Trump's Conviction Was Rigged, Rolling Stones, June 6, 2024.

As Southern Baptists prepare to oust churches with women pastors, critics urge them to reconsider, PBS News, June 6, 2024.

Arizona senator puts ignorance on display with stunning call to put Jesus in government, AZ Central, June 6, 2024.

Pope's friends, observers try to make sense of homophobic PR disaster, Reuters, June 6, 2024.

Religious values and the 2024 election, Pew Research Center, June 6, 2024.

Religion and politics create the sharpest divides over LGBTQ+ Americans, poll shows, Los Angles Times, June 6, 2024.

This Catholic leader shelters migrants. Texas says he runs ‘stash houses.’ Washington Post, June 6, 2024.

Former Hillsong pastor launches vulnerable podcast discussing his cheating scandal, CHVN, June 5, 2024.

‘Mormon Land’: What was happening behind the scenes before and after the Black priesthood ban ended, Salt Lake Tribune, June 5, 2024.

Poll: Religious groups think Trump's actions immoral in hush money case, split on whether he broke the law, Religion News Service, June 5, 2024.

Inside the ‘Secret World’ of Global Evangelism to Muslims, Christianity Today, June 5, 2024.

A court ruled embryos are children. These Christian couples agree yet wrestle with IVF choices, AP News, June 5, 2024.

Vt. foster parents allege religious discrimination by DCF, WCAX, June 5, 2024.

I'm a Pastor—I Was Afraid to Admit My Diagnosis, Newsweek, June 5, 2024.

Pope Francis tells gay man rejected from seminary to ‘go ahead with your vocation’, Catholic News Agency, June 4, 2024.

Southern Baptists Pledged to Launch an Online Database of Abusers. It’s Still Empty. Christianity Today, June 4, 2024.

Spirituality can boost health and well-being: Researchers, The Hill, June 4, 2024.

More than 1M Methodists leave church over same-sex rule change, News Nation Now, June 4, 2024.

Does faith drive suicide in Utah? What the data says, Desert News, June 4, 2024.

After gay gaffe, Pope Francis attempts to mend fences, Crux News, June 4, 2024.

United Methodists to close and sell UAB ministry house near Dreamland BBQ, AL.com, June 4, 2024.

A priest honors the nun who demonstrated 'the ministry of presence', NPR, June 3, 2024.

Billions in taxpayer dollars now go to religious schools via vouchers, Washington Post, June 3, 2024.

On tap at 2024 Society of Catholic Scientists convention: AI, evolution, and the nature of faith, Catholic News Agency, June 3, 2024.

David Archuleta on leaving the Mormon church, coming out and 'living a meaningful life', NBC News, June 2, 2024.

At center of Alito controversy, a flag celebrated by extremists, Washington Post, June 2, 2024.

The Missionary in the Kitchen The New Yorker, June 1, 2024.

We need to talk about Zionism, Aljazeera, June 1, 2024.

May 2024

Is now the time for LGBTQ priests and religious to come out? National Catholic Reporter, May 31, 2024.

Toula Drimonis: Religious neutrality in schools? Bill 21 fails test, Montreal Gazette, May 31, 2024.

Coming back to church while reconciling faith and sexuality Desert News, May 31, 2024.

San Francisco officials take down 'Appeal to Heaven' flag from in front of City Hall, ABC News, May 30, 2024.

Southern Baptists set for pivotal annual meeting in Indianapolis: The key issues to watch The Tennessean, May 30, 2024.

Texas education leaders unveil Bible-infused elementary school curriculum, Texas Tribune, May 30, 2024.

Partnership allows Struthers church to remain open despite being deemed ‘non-vital’ WKBN News, May 30, 2024.

Exclusive: Texas Seeks to Inject Bible Stories into Elementary School Reading Program 74 Million, May 29, 2024.

Pastor raises $75K for homelessness by living on Bay City rooftop for 15 days, Michigan Live, May 29, 2024.

Second SBC pastor implicated in 'conspiracy' to destroy evidence in federal abuse inquiry The Tennessean, May 29, 2024.

Lifeguard who took down Pride flags at beach sues L.A. County over religious discrimination Los Angeles Times, May 29, 2024.

Louisiana could become first state to require display of Ten Commandments in classrooms CNN, May 29, 2024.

Fort Worth Baptist seminary names second pastor involved in federal investigation Ft. Worth Reporter, May 29, 2024.

Iowa Christian school alumni plan to sue over alleged beatings. Daily Mail, May 29, 2024.

Is Black Church Music Slowly Disappearing? The Observer, May 28, 2024.

Pope Francis apologises for using derogatory term for gay men The Times. May 28, 2024

Portland, Maine's 'Bring Them On' Migrant Policy Forces Nearby Town To Consider Turning Churches, Homes Into Homeless Shelters, New York Sun, May 28, 2024.

Should God be allowed a bigger role in peacemaking? The New Humanitarian. May 28, 2024.

Americans are running away from church. But they don't have to run from each other. USA Today. May 28, 2024.

London's oldest cathedral converted into a recording studio? It's part of the church's new plan CBC News, May 28, 2024.

Pope used vulgar Italian word to refer to LGBT people, Italian newspapers report, Reuters, May 27, 2024.

Louisiana wants the Ten Commandments in schools but which version? The Hill, May 27, 2024.

Teachers feel ‘threatened’ to teach religion in schools, Sky News, May 27, 2024.

Using religion to sell homemaking as the only career for women is the real sin The Baltimore Banner, May 27, 2024.

For American clergy, the burdens of their calling increasingly threaten mental well-being, USA Today. May 26, 2024.

California evangelical seminary ponders changes that would make it more welcoming to LGBTQ students, AP News, May 26, 2024

First millennial saint could be canonized as early as end of 2025 NBC News, May 26, 2024.

Catholic bishop blesses newly out trans man who serves as a church “hermit” LGTBQ Nation, May 26, 2024.

What is the Law Amendment? Southern Baptists to vote on women as church ‘pastor of any kind’ AL.com, May 26, 2024.

What the afterlife of an East Baltimore Catholic church can teach us, The Baltimore Banner, May 26, 2024.

This once fast-growing religious group may have hit its upper limit — for now Salt Lake Tribune, May 26, 2024.

Ohio public schools are releasing kids for religious instruction during the school day. Soon, they could be required to do it. Clevland.com, May 26, 2024.

Italian teenage computer wizard set to become the first saint of the Millennial generation, AP News, May 24, 2024.

Mayo Clinic must face religious bias claims over COVID vaccine policy, court rules, Reuters, May 24, 2024.

Italian teenager nicknamed ‘God’s influencer’ set to become Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, CNN, May 24, 2024.

British-Born Teenager Set to Become First Millennial Saint, TIME, May 24, 2024.

Priest bites woman's hand during altercation over Holy Communion, officials say, ABC News, May 24, 2024.

Time to clean up the unholy mess of miracles, Toronto Star, May 24, 2024.

These three anti-Zionists were just ordained as rabbis, Religion News Service, May 24, 2024.

Texas nuns hit back at bishop, demand apology for "abusive act", Newsweek, May 24, 2024.

Man born into ‘cult’ that ‘bans music’ claims he tried to end life over abuse, Metro, May 24, 2024.

The Bible According to Trump, Wall Street Journal, May 23, 2024.

Pope clears sainthood for Italian millennial known as 'God's influencer', Reuters, May 23, 2024.

The long history of the flag that flew outside Justice Alito's beach house NPR, May 23, 2024.

Bishop Robert Barron clarifies Catholic teaching amid 'kerfuffle' over papal interview, Christian Post, May 23, 2024.

The ‘Appeal to Heaven’ flag evolves from Revolutionary War symbol to banner of the far right, AP News, May 23, 2024.

France is proud of its secularism. But struggles grow in this approach to faith, school, integration, AP News, May 23, 2024.

The splintering of the United Methodist Church WBUR, May 23, 2024.

Nuns Denounce Pope Francis, Break From Catholic Church, Newsweek, May 23, 2024.

An ancient manuscript up for sale gives a glimpse into the history of early Christianity, The Conversation, May 22, 2024.

A Methodist pastor was defrocked 20 years ago for being gay. She's finally been reinstated, Advocate, May 22, 2024.

A Christian Nationalist Battle Flag Flew at Justice Alito's Vacation Home, Rolling Stone, May 22, 2024.

Which US State Is The Most Religious? IFL Science, May 22, 2024.

News13 investigates: Questions continue to swirl around John-Paul Miller and Solid Rock Ministries, WBTW News 13, May 22, 2024.

Dozens protest Revere Schools’ policy for religious instruction, potential LifeWise Academy partnership, Cleveland.com, May 23, 2024.

The Fall of the ‘Nones’? National Review, May 22, 2024.

New criteria for Oklahoma textbooks asks for ‘traditional’ gender roles, reverence for religion, The Oklahoman, May 21, 2024.

Muslims say religious freedom violated by sheriff's office after University of Tennessee arrest, Knox News. May 20, 2024.

‘Misconstrued’ Messiness: Kelly Price Clarifies ‘Righteous’ Religious Reply To Diddy’s Apology — ‘Do The Soul Work… Therapy Is Not Enough’, Bossip, May 20, 2024.

Catholic Monk Comes Out as Transgender: 'Deal With Us', Newsweek, May 20, 2024.

A religious sister in theology’s halls of power, Vatican News, May 20, 2024.

Trump’s Christian Nationalism Agenda an ‘Anti-Democratic’ threat, San Franciso Chronicle, May 19, 2024.

What The New York Times got right and wrong in a new report on Latter-day Saint missionaries, Dessert News, May 18, 2024.

Former Church of England vicar in his 80s charged with raping boy, LBC, May 18, 2024.

Why do religious teens engage in less risky behavior? A psychologist explains. Salt Lake City Tribune, May 18, 2024.

Ohio Bill Would Require Released Time for Religious Instruction The 74, May 18, 2024.

Benedictine Sisters denounce Harrison Butker's speech as his jersey sales rise, The Athletic, May 18, 2024.

Methodist pastor discusses major shift in church over LGBTQ+ inclusion PBS NewsHour, May 17, 2024.

Utah has more people who adhere to a specific religion than any other state, KSL.com, May 17, 2024.

He feared coming out. Now this pastor wants to help Black churches become as welcoming as his own, AP News, May 17, 2024.

Vatican tightens rules on supernatural phenomena, BBC, May 17, 2024.

United Methodists approve full communion with Episcopalians: What about Global Methodists? AL.com, May 17, 2024.

So What Are All of Justin and Hailey Bieber’s Hip Pastors Up To? The Cut, May 16, 2024.

A priest observed a 'Eucharistic fast' for racial justice. Now, he could be deposed. Religion News Service, May 16, 2024.

Pope Francis says his conservative critics in the church have a ‘suicidal attitude’, CNN, May 16, 2024.

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's speech was ugly. He's only part of a bigger problem. USA Today, May 16, 2024.

As conservatives put religion in schools, Satanists want in, too, NBC News, May 16, 2024.

United Methodists scrap their anti-gay bans. A woman who defied them seeks reinstatement as pastor, AP News, May 15, 2024.

Christian group's rule keeping beaches closed on Sunday mornings may end, ABC News, May 15, 2024.

Chiefs Kicker Spreads Antisemitic Lies in Benedictine College Graduation Speech Rolling Stones, May 15, 2024.

Missouri anti-LGBTQ advocate Vicky Hartzler appointed to U.S. religious freedom agency, Kansas City Star, May 15, 2024.

Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Offends Just About Everyone in Conservative Religious Tirade The Beast, May 15, 2024.

Commentary: Vouchers for religious schools violate the separation of church and state, San Antonio Express-News, May 15, 2024.

Walz signs bill clarifying constitutional protections for religious entities under Human Rights Act Star Tribune, May 15, 2024.

PCA cancels anti-polarization panel with David French for being too polarizing Religion News Service, May 15, 2024.

China Is Reversing Its Crackdown on Some Religions, but Not All Council for Foreign Affairs, May 14, 2024.

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker says Pride Month is example of 'deadly sin' during commencement speech The Athletic, May 14, 2024.

Raising your kids without religion may be better, research suggests, Joe, May 14, 2024.

What the Methodist split tells us about America, VOX, May 14, 2024.

Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches May Be Ready To Bury the Hatchet, and It’s About Time—Literally, World Religion News, May 14, 2024.

The metaverse could change our religious experiences, and create new ones, The Conversation, May 13, 2024.

Far-right Christians blame Madonna’s ‘satanic’ concert for floods in southern Brazil, Religion News Service, May 13, 2024.

Religious views on abortion more diverse than they may appear in U.S. political debate, Wisconsin Examiner, May 13, 2024.

PRESS ROOM: Bishop Malone becomes first Black female president of Methodists’ Council of Bishops Afro News, May 13, 2024.

Rev. Billy Graham statue to be unveiled in US Capitol, replacing white supremacist The Hearld Sun, May 13, 2024.

Blocked last year for his views on sexuality, theologian gets green light to head academy, Religion News Service, May 13, 2024.

Church shootings force reckoning between faith and security, Afro News, May 12, 2024.

Methodists embrace LGBTQ members even as some hesitate | Faith Matters, NJ. Com, May 12, 2024.

Evangelist Franklin Graham Says Democratic Politics Have Turned Against Religion, Wall Street Journal, May 12, 2024.

Worshipping at Church of Bruce Springsteen in Belfast provides a humane lesson for all, The Scotsman, May 11, 2024.

The Perils of Prioritizing Politics Over Faith: A Call to Black Religious Leaders Black Westchester, May 11, 2024.

Public School Tried To Ban A Kid's Painting Because It Was Mean About Christians Being Mean, Wonkette, May 11, 2024.

How the Bible became a star in the world of sports, Desert News, May 11, 2024.

‘This is not what our scriptures teach’: fmr Trump admin DHS official rejects MAGA’s claim on evangelicalism, MCNBC News, May 11, 2024.

Baptists and Methodists helped build Alabama, now they struggle to keep churches, members AL.com, May 10, 2024.

Summer camp, safe space Dallas Voice, May 10, 2024.

The United Methodist Church just held a historic vote in favor of LGBT inclusion. Here's what that means for the organization's future, CBS News, May 9, 2024.

Union Theological Seminary votes to divest from companies profiting from Gaza war Religion News Service, May 9, 2024.

Harvard religion professor Diana Eck on pluralism’s changes, challenges Religion News Service, May 9, 2024.

A GOP school board member tried to ban a student's art for being 'offensive' to Christians, Advocate. May 9, 2024.

Religion Is Being Misused To Divide America | Opinion, Newsweek, May 9, 2024.

Some religious leaders say Equal Rights Amendment infringes on their rights, Minnesota Reformer. May 8, 2024.

Grace College professor ousted after online commentators flag 'woke' social media posts Religion News Services, May 8, 2024

Global Methodist speaker: More United Methodist churches will leave over LGBTQ ‘debacle’ AL.com, May 8, 2024.

Freedom From Religion group complains about on-duty prayer by Birmingham Police Department AL.com, May 8, 2024.

In Traditionally Catholic Ireland, Alternative Clergy Take The Altar World Crunch, May 8, 2024.

Aging Anglican church may be razed to make way for affordable housing London Free Press, May 8, 2024.

The Constitution Is America’s Bible, Slate.com, May 8, 2024.

Fewer Americans believe in God. Is that a problem? Washington Post, May 8, 2024.

Faith-based retirement communities are not so religious anymore Desert News, May 7, 2024

After United Methodists repeal ban on gay pastors, a Dallas man finds a chance to be whole The Dallas Morning News, May 7, 2024.

Southern Baptist Convention sees membership drop below 13M The Tennessean, May 7, 2024.

South Carolina Pastor Announces Wife's Death by Suicide After Preaching at Church Service Cafe Mom, May 7, 2024.

The number of religious ‘nones’ has soared, but not the number of atheists – and as social scientists, we wanted to know why, The Conversation, May 6, 2024.

How Trumpism has pushed a fringe charismatic theology into the mainstream Religion News Service, May 6, 2024.

Religious views on abortion more diverse than they may appear in U.S. political debate Alaska Beacon, May 6, 2024.

Silicon Valley bishop, two Catholic AI experts weigh in on AI evangelization Religion News Service. May 6, 2024.

The AP Gets Catholicism in America Today All Wrong National Review, May 5, 2024.

A milestone reached in mainline Protestant churches’ decades-old disputes over LGBTQ inclusion AP News, May 5, 2024.

‘A better church is possible:’ Methodists celebrate as the church embraces the LGBTQ CNN, May 5, 2024.

How Pope Francis opened the Vatican to transgender sex workers Washington Times, May 5, 2024.

Charlotte has a housing crisis. The faith community has a new answer. | Opinion, Charlotte Observer, May 4, 2024.

Conservative Methodists, Unite, Christianity Today, May 3, 2024.

Arkansas UMC responds after church repeals longstanding LGBTQ clergy ban, THV11, May 3, 2024.

United Methodists remove same-sex wedding ban, UM News, May 3, 2024.

Feds accuse Texas prison agency of discriminating against employee for wearing a headscarf, Texas Tribune, May 3, 2024.

What is Zionism? Washington Post, May 3, 2024.

How the Logic of Cults Is Taking Over Modern Life The Ringer. May 3, 2024.

Grand Rapids pastor coming out of retirement after United Methodist Church LGBTQ decision WZZM13, May 3, 2024

Don’t lump ‘born-again Christians’ together. There are 3 distinct, competing groups | Opinion, Charlotte Observer, May 3, 2024.

United Methodists remove anti-gay language from their official teachings on societal issues, Associated Press, May 2, 2024.

Knoxville pastor applauds United Methodists’ vote to welcome LGBTQ+ clergy, same-sex marriage WATE ABC, May 2, 2024.

United Methodist Church lifts 40-year ban on LGBTQ clergy, CNN, May 2, 2024.

Yuen: This Minnesota-based preacher left the church and found God in the woods The Tribune, May 2, 2024.

Opinion: Why the Constitution says little about religion The Desert News, May 2, 2024.

Renewed hopes for ecumenical date for Easter could spell end to longest-running culture war Religion News Service, May 2, 2024.

Christian conservatives wrestle with shifting GOP stance on Arizona abortion ban, NPR, May 1, 2024.

United Methodist Church Votes to End Ban on Ordaining Gay Clergy The Wall Street Journal, May 1, 2024.

Priests prepare to bring synodality from the Vatican to parishes around the world Religion News Service, May 1, 2024.

Longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy repealed at United Methodists meeting, PBS Newshour, May 1, 2024.

United Methodists repeal ban on LGBTQ clergy The Hill, May 1, 2024.

United Methodist Church lifts bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings, NPR, May 1, 2024.

United Methodists condemning Christian nationalism should address their complicity Religion News Service, May 1, 2024.

Why United Methodists’ historic vote means so much to gay Christians like me MSNBC, May 1, 2024.

Christian author, warning of domestic terrorism, speaks directly to her community, NPR, May 1, 2024.

United Methodists end the decades-long ban on the ordination of LGBTQ clergy Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 1, 2024.

Millennials are bending the knee to religion The Times, May 1, 2024.

75 Christian leaders urge president, Congress, churches to act on racism, poverty, Religion News Service, May 1, 2024.

Religious intolerance predicts science denial, surveys suggest, Phys News, May 1, 2024.

United Methodists lift 40-year ban on LGBTQ+ clergy, marking historic shift for the church USA Today, May 1, 2024.

April 2024

A growing minority of religious conservatives reshape the US Catholic Church, Associated Press, April 30, 2024.

'Succession' star Brian Cox opens up about religion, calls the Bible 'one of the worst books' USA Today, April 30, 2024.

Understanding America's overlooked religious middle Religion News Service, April 30, 2024.

They want to inject religion into education. Here’s why you must fight for secularism | Opinion, Idaho Statesman, April 30, 2024.

United Methodist conference begins to drop contentious rules restricting LGBTQ clergy Religion News Service, April 30, 2024.

Methodists move to undo LGBTQ restrictions, embrace liberalized views on sexual practices. Washington Times, April 30, 2024.

Methodist Sexual Revolution, Juicy Ecumenism, April 30, 2024.

United Methodist Church will allow LGBTQ clergy, after 40-year ban BBC, April 30, 2024.

Thou shalt not create a state religion, including inside a jail, Minnesota Reformer, April 30, 2024.

Young Latines are leaving organized religion. This divided family is learning to cope, LA Times, April 30, 2024.

Ohio Pastor Criminally Charged for Letting People Sleep In Church. Again. Reason.com, April 30, 2024.

United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference, Associated Press, April 29, 2024.

UMC Monday updates: United Methodist conference faces key decisions on LGBTQ+ rights, budget, The Tennessean, April 29, 2024.

How The Trad Wife Trend on TikTok Sells Biblical Gender Roles, Teen Vogue, April 29, 2024.

Evangelical Pastor Rains Holy Hell On Trump Bible: ‘Blasphemous’ And ‘Disgusting’ Huff Post, April 29, 2024.

Rev. Gina Stewart's Sermon At The 2024 Joint National Baptist Convention Sparks Discussion On Women Leadership In Black Churches, Black Enterprise. April 29, 2024.

As a landmark United Methodist gathering approaches, African churches weigh their future AFRO News, April 29, 2024.

‘Leave churches open, close the archdiocese’: Baltimore Catholics react to merger plans | READER COMMENTARIES Baltimore Sun, April 29, 2024.

Charlotte evangelical pastor in national spotlight, called Trump Bible ‘disgusting’ News and Observer. April 29, 2024.

Ex-Mormon reveals what it's like to attend religion's ultra-strict BYU Daily Mail, April 29, 2024.

Christian-Coded Nihilism Is a Greater Threat Than ‘Christian Nationalism’National Review, April 28, 2024.

Inspired by Pope Francis, N.J. church is on mission to plant 500 trees on its grounds NJ.com, April 28, 2024.

How one evangelical leader uses the Bible to expose the ‘False White Gospel’ CNN, April 28, 2024.

Obstacles remain as women seek more leadership roles in America's Black Church Star Tribune, April 28, 2024.

8 of the richest pastors and televangelists of 2024, SCMP.com, April 27, 2024.

United Methodists give early approval to measures that could pave new path on LGBTQ+ issues USA Today, April 27, 2024

Church broadens defense of human rights, UM News, April 27, 2024.

In Venice tomorrow, Pope will find a Church struggling against decline. Crux Now. April 27, 2024.

An Ohio pastor says he’s facing new pressure to end his 24-hour homelessness ministry Desert News, April 26, 2024.

Johnson Evolved On Ukraine. Hearing About Evangelicals’ Persecution May Have Helped. Huff Post, April 26, 2024.

In the new season of HBO's 'We're Here,' Sasha Velour takes on Bible Belt drag bans, NBC News, April 26, 2024.

As many HBCUs thrive, faith-based Black schools fight financial and accreditation woes Religion News Service, April 26, 2024.

Encouraging the healthcare chaplains North Ireland News, April 26, 2024.

New Bible chapter found after 1,500 years of remaining hidden Penn Live, April 26, 2024

Monster truck rally or Holy Spirit Barbie party? A Missouri megachurch offers both Religion News Service, April 26, 2024.

Spiritually troubled or peaceful justice seekers? Here’s what Pa. officials are saying about student protesters. The Philidelphia Inquier, April 26, 2024.

'Frustrating and saddening': Central United Methodist Church in Phoenix to close after 150 years AZ Central, April 26, 2024.

United Methodist General Conference votes to allow churches in Russia, Belarus to leave AL.com, April 26, 2024.

United Methodist Church begins reorganization over LGBTQ+ issues NPR, April 26, 2024.

United Methodist General Conference 2024: ‘Regionalization’ may curb world influence on US church rules AL.com, April 26, 2024

‘I had to step away’: IHOPKC board member resigns over stalled sex abuse investigation Kansas City Star, April 26, 2024.

United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ issues NBC News, April 25, 2024.

Ron DeSantis Just Invited the Wrath of the Satanic Temple New Republic, April 25, 2024.

Mayor, faith group disagree on affordable housing Catalyst, April 25, 2024.

How Dare You Reinterpret Our Religion for Us? The Harvard Crimson, April 25, 2024.

Moment male Episcopal bishop rips female reverend's dog collar off Daily Mail, April 25, 2024.

United Methodist Church grapples with deep divides over LGBTQ issues NBC News, April 24, 2024.

Commissioner disagrees with policy allowing Satanist to give opening prayer News Channel 3, April 24, 2024.

Methodists watch General Conference for verdict on human sexuality News Channel 11, April 24, 2024.

Jesus on a fighter jet: South Beach art show explores how religion justifies war Miami Herald, April 24, 2024.

A Lamp in the Dark: The Untold History of the Bible Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Amazon Prime Video Coming Soon, April 24, 2024.

DeSantis said public schools were religious when US began. Is he right? Tampa Bay Times, April 24, 2024.

United Methodist General Conference, meeting in Charlotte, faces ‘historic’ choices, Atlanta Journal Consititution, April 24, 2024.

United Methodists open first top-level conference since LGBTQ breakup Penn Live, April 23, 2024.

Christians must confront the weaponization of a sacred promise Religion News Service, April 23, 2024.

Why Americans are losing their religion VOA News, April 23, 2024.

Visiting the site of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting Desert News, April 23, 2024.

4 Queer Christians on What Their Religion Means to Them Teen Vouge, April 23, 2024.

Taylor Swift's 'TTPD': Religious imagery for a spiritually syncretic era Religion News Service, April 23, 2024.

United Methodists will again debate LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings NPR, April 23, 2024.

We have no long-term housing plan. Here's why the Church of England is stepping up to fix it Big Issue, April 23, 2024.

United Methodist assembly faces key decisions amid historic conflict. Why it matters. The Tennessean, April 22, 2024.

Finnish Supreme Court Considers Twitter Bible Verse Case in Fight for Religious Freedom Reclaim the Net, April 22, 2024.

How Religious Freedom Could Help Liberals Win the Abortion Rights War New Republic, April 22, 2024.

Biblical controversy hits Butler County public school, raising church-state questions | Opinion Witchita Eagle, April 22, 2024.

The Anglican Communion has deep differences over homosexuality – but a process of dialogue, known as ‘via media,’ has helped hold contradictory beliefs together The Conversation, April 22, 2024.

Christianity is not under attack, but Kim Reynolds governs like it is Des Moines Register, April 21, 2024.

Rescuing Religion from Atheism Marion West, April 21, 2024.

How I kept my faith in a Southern Bible Belt influenced by Christian nationalism | Opinion Sacramento Bee, April 21, 2024.

CA law helps churches, nonprofits build affordable housing quicker, KABC, April 20, 2024.

James River Church threatens to cut ties with controversial pastor if he 'will not repent' Springfield News Leader, April 20, 2024.

United Methodist Church aims to establish LGBTQ policies during conference in Charlotte WSOC-TV, April 19, 2024

The Bible is now an official Tennessee book. The state is walking a constitutional tightrope. The Tennessean, April 19, 2024.

When our leaders are ‘ordained by God,’ we’re in trouble AL.com, April 19, 2024.

DIY Religion: My Faith Wasn't Doing It For Me ... So I Made My Own Your Tango, April 19, 2024.

Near Chicago, a Lutheran church finds new life at the YMCA, Religion News Service, April 19, 2024.

What is the Global Methodist Church? Splinter group formed as United Methodist split continues, AL.Com, April 19, 2024.

Do Latter-day Saints really attend church more often? Smartphone data may hold answers Desert News, April 18, 2024.

Kalamazoo Catholic diocese publishes list of people banned from working with kids, M.Live, April 18, 2024

DeSantis signs school chaplains bill opposed by pastors, Satanists, ACLU, South Flordia Sun Sentinal, April 18, 2024.

Religious Liberty and the Human Good National Review, April 18, 2024

In Secular UK, Evangelical Alliance Experiences Record Growth, Christianity Today, April 17, 2024.

Reagan’s great America shining on a hill twisted into Trump’s dark vision of Christian nationalism The Conversation, April 17, 2024

How can a denomination based on reconciling differences split over its disagreements? Religion News Service, April 16, 2024

United Methodists come to Charlotte to weigh a milestone measure on LGBTQ acceptance Charlotte Observer, April 16, 2024.

Here’s what a massive exodus is costing the United Methodist Church: Splinter explainer USA Today, April 16, 2024.

Here’s what a massive exodus is costing the United Methodist Church: Splinter explainer The Tennessean, April 15, 2024.

Donald Trump’s Christian Soldiers, The Nation, April 15, 2024.

'Jezebel spirit': Pastor kicked off stage at Christian conference in Missouri, USA Today, April 15, 2024.

Prominent New York church, sued for gender bias, moves forward with male pastor candidate Associated Press, April 15, 2024.

The Mental-Health Benefits Linked to Going to Church, Wall-Street Journal, April 13, 2024.

As a landmark United Methodist gathering approaches, African churches weigh their future, The Atlantic, April 13, 2024

'Really Nasty!' CNN's Donie O'Sullivan Stuns Sara Sidner With Pro-Trump Pastor's Rant Calling Democratic Voters 'Demons' Mediaite, April 12, 2024.

K-12 Bible Lessons Program Akin to Proselytizing for ‘Church of Trump,’ MSNBC Host Claims The Signal, April 11, 2024

BAD FAITH screened at theology conference, Yale News, April 11, 2024

The Rev. Barber and Other Faith Leaders Issue a Bold Call to Reject Christian Nationalism, The Nation, April 11, 2024

Transgender inclusion? World’s major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people, Associated Press, April 10, 2024.

CLASH OF THE PATRIARCHS:A hard-line Russian bishop backed by the political might of the Kremlin could split the Orthodox Church in two. The Atlantic, April 10, 2024.

A dramatic schism over social issues? The United Methodist Church has been here before – but this time, America’s religious landscape is far different, The Conversation, April 8, 2024.

Trump brings faith to the fore as he looks to shore up evangelical support The Washington Examiner, April 4, 2024

The True Cost of the Churchgoing Bust The Atlantic, April 3, 2024

A GOP lawmaker called the US 'unrighteous' because of LGBTQ people and non-Christians  AZ Mirror, April 3, 2024

The strange world of Catholic ‘integralism’ — and Christian nationalism Religion News Service, April 3, 2024

Pro-Biden Group Responds to Trump’s Recent Religious Rhetoric With Ad Aimed at Christians NY Sun, April 3, 2024

Trump wants Election Day to be called "Christian visibility day" Axios, April 2, 2024

Most Arizonans don't go to church or religious services Axios Phoenix, April 2, 2024

Benedict backed me up on rights for LGBTQ couples, Pope Francis says NBS News, April 2, 2024

Trump’s Weird “USA Bible” Scam Takes a Dark, Unsettling Turn, New Republic, April 1, 2024.

The politics of religion as Trump sells Bibles and Biden is criticized over Easter eggs CNN, April 1, 2024

Trump’s Christian nationalist shtick could hurt him bigly MSNBC, April 1, 2024

Historic Black Church Partners With Developer To Build Affordable Housing In Charlotte’s First Ward, Black Wealth, April 1, 2024

Religious affiliation is declining in America, poll says. Why? Experts weigh in, Miami Herald, April 1, 2024

Dallas-area megachurch pastor draws criticism online for wedding night ‘joke’ Dallas Morning Star, April 1, 2024

Houston is more religious than other U.S. metros Axios Houston, April 1, 2024

March 2024

Pope Francis' Culture Wars Divide Catholic Church, Newsweek, March 31, 2024

Was Jesus a man of color? Why this question matters more than ever CNN, March 31, 2024

Fewer Americans attend religious services regularly. How do faith groups rank? San Antonio Express-News, March 31, 2024

Why more Americans are saying religion is losing influence in public life, PBS NewsHour, March 31, 2024

Pearson: Religion plays powerful role in shaping communities London Free Press, March 30, 2024

Most Americans identify with a specific religious group: Gallup The Hill, March 30, 2024

Trump’s deals to sell Bibles, sneakers and perfume are unprecedented for a presidential candidate, experts say NBC News, March 29, 2024.

What's fueling drop in church attendance? It's all about family, one advocate says Local 12, March 29, 2024.

Washington adults are among the nation's least religious Axios, March 28, 2024.

Arlington church seeks to offer LGBTQ-affirming senior housing Washington Blade, March 28, 2024

The Christian reaction to Trump’s Bible endorsement goes deeper than you think CNN, March 28, 2024

Texas Bishop Slams Greg Abbott, Says Christians Have 'Duty to Resist' Newsweek, March 28, 2024

David Archuleta Reveals His Mom's Text After 'Hell Together' — About Her Leaving the Mormon Church, People, March 28, 2024

3 Signs You Have ‘Religious Trauma,’ According To A Psychologist Forbes, March 27, 2024

Religious Change in America, PRRI, March 27, 2024

Over 140 global Christian leaders call for permanent ceasefire in Gaza The Jerusalem Post, March 27, 2024

Americans who’ve given up religion often point to anti-LGBTQ+ teachings Washington Post, March 27, 2024

Trump-backed Bibles are the latest entry on a cringeworthy list MSNBC, March 27, 2024.

Religious service attendance across the U.S. is dropping Axios, March 27, 2024

Places of worship take steps to be more inclusive of people with disabilities The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 27, 2024

Study: Unaffiliated Americans are the only growing religious group Religion News Service, March 27, 2024

People say they're leaving religion due to anti-LGBTQ teachings and sexual abuse NPR, March 27, 2024

Donald Trump Selling Bibles Sparks Fury From Christians—'Blasphemous Grift' Newsweek, March 27, 2024

Trump selling bibles 'sends a message' to non-Christians MSNBC, March 27, 2024

Most religious groups report lower service attendance: Gallup The Hill, March 26, 2024

Trump hawking ‘God Bless The USA Bible’ ahead of Christian holiday Politico, March 26, 2024

An all-American Bible — with a cut of the sales going to Trump Washington Post, March 26, 2024

Queer churches in MA and nationwide offer all identities safe, sacred spaces Public News Service, March 26, 2024

Gallup poll: More than half of Americans rarely go to church Religion News Service, March 25, 2024

How an Austin church provides extra help for women experiencing homelessness | Grumet Austin American Statesman, March 25, 2024

Black churches are a gift to the nation – to keep it going, we need more ‘bigheartedness’ Afro News, March 25, 2024

Gallup polling: Latter-day Saints have the highest rate of weekly church attendance Desert News, March 25, 2024

Church Attendance Has Declined in Most U.S. Religious Groups Gallup, March 25, 2024

The Hidden History of Those Who Wrote the Christian Story TIME, March 24, 2024

Prayer, Bible lessons and a big red bus: How an Ohio group is bringing God to public school NBC, March 24, 2024

N.J. houses of worship get ‘bleeding control kits’ for potential mass shootings NJ.Com, March 24, 2024

Ramadan finds greater recognition in America’s public schools San Antonio Report, March 23, 2024

The real problem with Christian Nationalism isn’t politics, it’s power — and Trump | Opinion Wichita Eagle, March 23, 2024

Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter blurs lines between reality, performance and research with ‘Saved!’, AP, March 22, 2024

Cashing In On Church: The Richest Mega Pastors In America Idolator, March 22, 2024

Christian TV evangelicals fire up Trump support with messianic message, Reuters, March 22, 2024

Putting chaplains in public school is the latest battle in culture wars Washington Post, March 22, 2024

CT religious institutions could create homeless shelters under legislation approved in committee CT Insider, March 22, 2024

What is spiritual narcissism? These narcissists are at your church, yoga class and more USA Today, March 21, 2024

United Methodists are set to hold a historic worldwide meeting: The key issues to watch The Tennessean, March 21, 2024

HE-MEN AND HOLY ROLLERS Men’s Health, March 21, 2024

What fundamentalist Christians see in Trump The Daily Star, March 21, 2024

Politics reporter discusses personal journey leaving evangelicalism ABC, March 20, 2024.

Kudos to a local pastor for a $500,000 idea: keeping church doors open during the week | Social Views Penn Live, March 20, 2024

How the role of women in ministry helped one Nashville church change denominations The Tennessean, March 19, 2024

An 'exvangelical' on loving, leaving and reporting on the culture of Christianity NPR, March 18, 2024

Among the exvangelicals: Sarah McCammon on faith, Trump and leaving the churches behind The Guardian, March 17, 2024

Opinion: Grieving without God is one thing. Grieving without God’s people is another LA Times, March 16, 2024

8 in 10 Americans Say Religion Is Losing Influence in Public Life Pew Research, March 15, 2024

5 facts about religion and Americans’ views of Donald Trump Pew Research, March 15, 2024

The Christian Right’s Imaginary Nation New York Magazine, March 15, 2024

Poll: Christians rate Trump more favorably than Biden Desert News, March 15, 2024

Lawsuit: Ministry leader in Texas used Bible to normalize sexual abuse of blind student Dallas Morning News, March 15, 2024

Full-time ministry drains too many clergy and church budgets. Part-time pastors can help. Religion News Service, March 14, 2024

The Terrifying Christian Nationalist Crusade to Conquer America, National Review, March 13, 2024

How Evangelicals Use Digital Surveillance to Target the Unconverted New Republic, March 13, 2024

Flashy N.Y. bishop robbed during live streamed service found guilty of wire fraud and attempted extortion NBC News, March 12, 2024

The Excerpt podcast: As Trump support merges with Christian nationalism, extremism grows, USA Today, March 11, 2024

Latino evangelical support for Christian nationalism rises as Trump courts religious vote, NBC News, March 11, 2024

In Kern County, an abandoned church gets a second life as housing for former foster youths, Los Angels Times, March 11, 2024

Republicans seize counselor shortage to push school chaplains Axios, March 11, 2024

Church Pews are Sitting Empty: Can they become Affordable Housing Washington Post, March 8, 2024.

"Tradwives" offer an alluring vision of right-wing Christianity — online warriors are fighting back Salon, March 8, 2024

As Trump support merges with Christian nationalism, experts warn of extremist risks USA Today, March 7, 2024

Homeschooling, ‘indoctrination,’ Jan. 6: A look at NC’s new GOP superintendent candidate The Herald Sun, March 7, 2024

Lawmakers OK volunteer chaplains in public schools; civil rights groups say it's unconstitutional Florida Phoenix, March 7, 2024

Many Christian voters in US see immigration as a crisis. How to address it is where they differ. Chicago Tribune, March 7, 2024

A Misuse of Religious Freedom at the Border National Review, March 6, 2024

"They’ve told me he’s Jesus": Unpacking Trump's empty pseudo-religion Salon, March 6, 2024

Why Is Texas the Epicenter of Christian Nationalism? Texas Monthly, March 6, 2024

Americans accept people of other faiths, but there’s room to grow. Religion News Service, March 6, 2024

Key findings about religious restrictions around the world in 2021 Pew Research, March 5, 2024

Alabama’s IVF decision has fully annihilated the separation of church & state LGBTQ Nation, March 4, 2024

Hallelujah! Arizona's Black churches may be in early stages of revival AZ Central, March 4, 2024

U.S. Christians more likely than ‘nones’ to say situation at the border is a crisis Pew Research, March 4, 2024

WHERE DID EVANGELICALS GO WRONG? The Atlantic. March 3, 2024.

Separation of Church and State? Or ‘the wrath of a Holy God’ MSNBC. March 2, 2024

Marching toward theocracy — one zygote at a time Chicago Tribune, March 2, 2024

What Alabama’s IVF ruling reveals about the ascendant Christian nationalist movement The Guardian, March 2, 2024

In Nebraska, empty churches are becoming apartments, museums Nebraska Public Media, March 1, 2024

Red-state Christian women are rising up, speaking out to defend IVF Washington Post, March 1, 2024

February 2024

Tracing the rise of Christian nationalism, from Trump to the Ala. Supreme Court NPR. February 29, 2024

Fed up with Florida legislators, faith leaders create Black history program for churches The Miami Herald, February 29, 2024

Nuns in a time of nones: The winding path to today’s religious vocations Religion News Service, February 29, 2024

The overlap of Trumpism and Christian nationalism Washington Post, February 29, 2024.

Alabama, religious freedom and frozen embryos The Fulcrum, February 29, 2024

Poll: Most Americans cool to Christian nationalism as its influence grows Axios, February 28, 2024

Catholic women working to change the church take inspiration from female saints. Religion News Service, February 28, 2024

Christian nationalists are a small and dangerous group with outsized power MSNBC, February 28, 2024

Support for Christian Nationalism in All 50 States: Findings from PRRI’s 2023 American Values Atlas Pew Research, February 28, 2024

Christian nationalism's support is strongest in rural, conservative states NPR. February 28, 2024

Alabama judge says God opposes IVF. Religions hold varied views. Washington Post, February 28, 2024

Hulu rejects Texas church’s local ad, accusing it of ‘religious indoctrination’ New York Post, February 27, 2024

Alabama justice's ties with far-right Christian movement raise concern NPR. February 27, 2024

A look at the Christian Nationalist beliefs of Alabama's Supreme Court chief justice NPR, February 26, 2024

'I'm right': Pastor claims in sermon that women's fashion choices are to blame for sexual assault, draws anger WXII, February 26, 2024

At trial’s start, prosecutor says Brooklyn preacher lied to get rich, a claim his lawyer disputes Associated Press, February 26, 2024

What Christian Traditions Say About I.V.F. Treatments New York Times, February 24, 2024

'I’m not at church.' Even the GOP is balking at Speaker Mike Johnson's religiosity MSNBC, February 23, 2024

Utah passes religious freedom bill with language to prevent discrimination Desert News, February 23, 2024

Hit Trump on Theocracy, Not Hypocrisy The Nation. February 23, 2024.

Eager for Christian votes, Trump stokes religious insecurity Washington Post, February 23, 2024

Alabama’s IVF Ruling Is Christian Theology Masquerading as Law The Nation, February 23, 2024

Trump Frames Election as Battle Against ‘Wicked’ System Bent on Attacking Christians New York Times February 23, 2024

Inside the Christian Nationalist Church Where Proud Boys Go to be Baptized Vice, February 22, 2024

Alabama justice invoked 'the wrath of a holy God' in IVF opinion. Is that allowed? USA Today, February 22, 2024

The Episcopal Church takes steps to improve protocols for bishop misconduct ReligionNews Service, February 22, 2024

Trump tells religious broadcasters he’ll defend Christianity against perceived threats from the left Associated Press February 22, 2024

America is facing a threat of biblical proportion: The rise of Christian nationalism The Hill, February 21, 2024

Religious liberty bill worries LGBTQ advocates who say it targets fairness ordinances Kentucky Lantern, February 21, 2024

Mike Johnson and His Delusions of Religious Grandeur are Making People Very Nervous Esquire, February 21, 2024

Donald Trump may not believe in God, but he still plans to turn America into a Christian theocracy Salon, February 21, 2024

America’s Black Churches Are in Danger—Here Is What This Organization Is Doing to Preserve Them Elle Decor, February 21, 2024

Mike Johnson invoked God in a GOP presentation on keeping the majority. It didn’t land well. Politico, February 21, 2024

Florida moves to join other states opening schools to chaplains Politico, February 20, 2024

US Supreme Court declines to decide legality of excluding jurors based on religion Reuters, February 20, 2024

Iowa Senate passes ‘Religious Freedom Restoration Act’ KCRG, February 20, 2024

They found spiritual joy. They won’t have it taken away.  Washington Post, February 20, 2024.

Trump allies prepare to infuse ‘Christian nationalism’ in second administration Politico, February 20, 2024

Southern Baptists oust one church for having woman pastor, two others over sexual-abuse policy Associated Press, February 20, 2024

For Black ‘nones’ who leave religion, what’s next? Associated Press, February 20, 2024

Will the Southern Baptist Convention's Cooperative Program crumble? Religion News Service, February 19, 2024

What does it mean to claim the US is a Christian nation, and what does the Constitution say? Associated Press, February 17, 2024

Christian-nation idea fuels US conservative causes, but historians say it misreads founders' intent Daily Mail, February 17, 2024

'We can’t do anything': How Catholic hospitals constrain medical care in America. USA Today, February 17, 2024

LGBTQ+ church bid: 'I was told being gay would send you to hell' BBC, February 17, 2024

Can American congregations learn to embrace the uncoupled? Religion News Service, February 15, 2024

A massive new study looks at faith in film and TV NPR, February 14, 2024.

Boston's Catholic parishes see decline in membership, with some alienated by beliefs CBS, February 14, 2024

As Lent begins, disinterest in religion causes diocese downsizing, News Nation, February 14, 2024

What it means for LGBTQ+ Americans to leave — or choose — Christianity 19th, February 14, 2024

Documentary "God & Country" dives into threats of Christian nationalism  to democracy Axios, February 14, 2024

Hundreds of Christians begin 240-hour climate change protest... Daily Mail, February 14, 2024

‘Christspiracy: The Spirituality Secret,’ Documentary About Religion and Animal Cruelty, Scores March Release Date Variety, February 13, 2024

‘God & Country’ shirks its opportunity to confront mainstream evangelicalism Religious News Service, February 13, 2024

Mandating ‘Conversion Therapy’ Is Mandating Abuse Scientific American, February 13, 2024

How Black faith leaders use the Bible to attack white Christian racism MSNBC, February 13, 2024

Christian Super Bowl Commercial Outrages Conservatives Newsweek, February 12, 2024

The Billionaire Bully Who Wants to Turn Texas Into a Christian Theocracy Texas Monthly, February 12, 2024

For Black ‘nones’ who leave religion, what’s next? Religion News Service, February 12, 2024

America’s Becoming Less Religious. Is Politics to Blame? Time Magazine, February 10, 2024

Super Bowl viewers can meet Jesus, boost their prayer life and confront antisemitism Religion News Service, February 9, 2024

Study finds 1 in 3 Americans suffer religious trauma. LGBTQ+ community is the worst affected, WBUR, February 9, 2024.

Pope Francis Rebellion Grows as 90 Catholic Figures Sign Scathing Letter. Newsweek, February 8, 2024.

Kristin Kobes Du Mez: Inside the Evangelical MAGA vote Axios, February 8, 2024

Pope sees ‘hypocrisy’ in those who criticise LGBT blessing Reuters February 7, 2024

Black churches, home for prayer and politics alike, get major preservation funds USA Today, February 7, 2024

‘Pride In The Pews’: Religious LGBTQ+ Reform Efforts Explore State Of The Black Church NewsOne, February 7, 2024

Jesuits in US bolster outreach initiative aimed at encouraging LGBTQ+ Catholics Associated Press, February 6, 2024

Mike Johnson Gathers Far-Right Christians to Cast Out Demons Rolling Stones, February 6, 2024

Neighbors outraged over plan to convert $1 million church property to affordable housing in Washington community. Daily Mail, February 5, 2024.

Racial Justice Sunday to be marked in churches Sussex World, February 5, 2024

Conservative Nebraska lawmakers push bills that would intertwine religion with public education. Associated Press. February 5, 2024.

Could evangelical Christian women hold the key to compromise on immigration reform? USA Today, February 4, 2024.

Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi elects its first woman, Black person as bishop. USA Today, February 4, 2024.

The relentless focus on White Christian nationalism is spreading a racist myth. CNN, February 3, 2024.

Pro-migrant pastors on a bus plan to meet ‘God’s Army’ convoy at Texas border town. Religion News, February 2, 2024.

Fuller seminary senior director fired for refusal to sign non-LGBTQ affirming statement. Religion News, February 2, 2024.

What is Christian nationalism and why it raises concerns about threats to democracy. PBS News Hour. February 1, 2024.

Religious ‘nones’ are a complex group, hard to pigeonhole. But it’s getting bigger. | Opinion. Lexington Herald Ledger, February 1, 2024.

A call for the spirit of justice in the National Baptist Convention. MLK50. February 1. 2024.

Why young Americans are ditching church, not values. NJ.com, February 1, 2024.

Companies Embrace Religion as Latest Facet of Diversity Efforts. Bloomberg, February 1, 2024.

January 2024

Calling a Black female leader, American Baptists offer a home for progressive Baptists. Religion News, January 31, 2024.

Tigard neighbors voice opposition to homeless program in Christ the King Church parking lot. KGW8, January 31, 2024.

TB Joshua exposé: YouTube deletes Emmanuel TV channel of disgraced megachurch leader. BBC. January 31, 2024.

Across the country, houses of worship are going solar. Grist, January 31, 2024.

Trump's mobilizing his "prayer warriors": Religion scholar on what MAGA means by "spiritual warfare". Salon. January 31, 2024.

As fewer profess faith, research shows religion and spirituality improve well-being, mental health. Desert News, January 31, 2024.

Utah bill would allow clergy to report abuse or neglect. Desert News, January 31, 2024.

Historic sermon by Gina Stewart at joint Black Baptist meeting draws cheers, controversy. Religion News. January 30, 2024.

GOP legislators give new push to religious freedom legislation. Iowa Capital Dispatch, January 30, 2024.

Why do many evangelical Christians have a strong allegiance to Trump? Wbur, January 30, 2024.

Could helping the homeless get you criminal charges? More churches getting in trouble. USA Today, January 30, 2024.

Religious people coped better with Covid-19 pandemic, research suggests. University of Cambridge, January 30, 2024.

I’m a pastor headed to the southern border to challenge the so-called 'God's Army'. NBC News, January 30, 2024.

A historic Minneapolis church solved its budget crisis by housing homeless people. Star Tribune, January 29, 2024.

Around 28% of Americans have no religious affiliation: What their reasons are, who this group is. Indian Express, January 29, 2024.

Unveiling The Taboo: Religion’s Power Play In Leadership Forbes Magazine, Jan 28, 2024.

Non-religious Americans seek community. NPR, January 28, 2024.

Religious trauma still haunts millions of LGBTQ Americans. NBC News. January 28, 2024.

Amid film backlash, evangelical leaders double down on denouncing Christian nationalism. The Tennessean. January 27, 2024.

America’s nonreligious are young and liberal — but that’s not the whole story. The Salt Lake Tribune, January 27, 2024.

More 'nones' than Catholics: Non-religious Americans near 30% in latest survey. USA Today. January 26, 2024.

New map captures explosive rise of the nonreligious. Only Sky, January 26, 2024.

More Americans are nonreligious. Who are they and what do they believe? Washington Post, January 24, 2024.

Religious ‘Nones’ in America: Who They Are and What They Believe. Pew Research, January 24, 2024.

Religious 'Nones' are now the largest single group in the U.S. NPR, January 24, 2024.

Pew: Over a quarter of U.S. adults don't identify with a religion. Axios, January 24, 2024.

An Ohio church is suing a city over not being allowed to house homeless people NPR, JANUARY 23, 2024.

Most United Methodist Church disaffiliations are in the South: Final report outlines latest in ongoing split. USA Today, Jan. 23, 2024.

Colorado pastor accused of pocketing $1.3M in crypto scheme says 'Lord told us to' NBC News, Jan. 22, 2024.

'You gotta be tough': White evangelicals remain enthusiastic about Donald Trump. NPR, January 21, 2024.

An Atheist Chaplain and a Death Row Inmate’s Final Hours. New York Times, January 21, 2024.

Historic Methodist rift is part of larger Christian split over LGBTQ issues. USA Today. January 19, 2024.

Pastor faces charges for keeping church doors open to help homeless. KCTV5, January 19, 2024.

These Utah faith leaders want the Legislature to prioritize reducing homelessness. Desert News, Jan 18, 2024.

Around 4 in 10 Americans have become more spiritual over time; fewer have become more religious. Pew Research Center, January 17, 2024.

Christian Nationalists Team Up on Illicit Push to Get Churches to Campaign for Trump. Rolling Stone, January 17, 2024

Indigenous Faithful and Christians Work With Environmentalists to Conserve India's Sacred Forests. Associated Press. January 17, 2024

'A certain kind of religion': Trump's MAGA movement hijacks evangelicalism; leaves gospel behind. MSNBC, January 17, 2024

How Black churches could lead the way on teen mental health. Vox, January 16, 2024.

Gen Z is skeptical of religious institutions, but supports people of faith, survey shows. Desert News. January 16, 2024

Greece Faces Growing Opposition From the Orthodox Church Over Plans to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage. Associated Press. January 24, 2024

Speaker Mike Johnson Wants Christianity To Rule. The Progressive, January 13, 2024.

Church without God: How secular congregations fill a need for some nonreligious Americans. The Conversation, January 11, 2024

‘God & Country’ film spotlights Christian nationalism’s threat to democracy. The Washington Post. January 11, 2024.

Conversion therapy ban: Church groups says it is 'ready to go to court' with the Scottish Government. The Scotsman, January 9, 2024.

Religion scholar on the "civil war" within Christianity — and the urgency of stopping Trump. Salon, January 9, 2024

Trump akin to "horror-movie villains" who won't go away: Christian scholar. Newsweek, January 9, 2024

Trump, religion and the power of asking ‘Why?’ Desert News, January 9, 2024.

Stephen Colbert's "Intense" Religion Debate With His Celebrity Guest Resulted In One Of The Best Late Show Interviews Ever. The Things. January 8, 2024.

Prominent NYC church sued for gender bias by woman who sought to be its senior pastor. 4 New York, January 6, 2024.

Evangelicals Who Helped Push Jan. 6 to Wage War on “Demonic Influence”. SLATE, January 6, 2024

Wichita threatens church for not ousting homeless from empty parking lot at Christmas | Opinion. The Wichita Eagle, January 5, 2024.

How religion and politics will mix in 2024 – three trends to track. The Conversation. January 3, 2024

Meet the New Apostolic Reformation, cutting edge of the Christian right.Salon, January 2, 2024.

December 2023

Opinion | The Bible verse proving anti-LGBTQ Methodists have not truly read the Bible. MSNBC, December 31, 2023

Family estrangement is on the rise. A psychologist offers ways to cope. NPR, December 31, 2023.

Hate preacher whines that Fox News is “crooked” because it isn’t anti-LGBTQ+ enough. LGBTQ Nation, December 29, 2023.

A quarter of Methodist congregations abandon the church as schism grows over LGBTQ+ issues. USA Today, December 28, 2023.

Kinzinger says Christians who back Trump 'don't understand' their religion. The Hill, December 27, 2023.

Clergy across faiths navigate polarization with new approaches. Seattle Times, December 27, 2023.

Less church, less prayer: Data challenges ‘spiritual but not religious’ mantra. Desert News, December 27, 2023

For teens in the Bible Belt, choosing Judaism takes a leap of faith. JTA News, December 26, 2023.

Trump isn't the real threat to democracy. Christian nationalism is. AZ Central, December 26, 2023.

Church closures are painful but essential, says Kirk moderator. The Scotsman, December 26, 2023.

The number of church organists is declining. But a new generation is emerging. The Washington Post, December 26, 2023.

Americans are lonely and it’s killing them. How the US can combat this new epidemic. USA Today, December 25, 2023

In Russia, parents are having gay children abducted to be ‘cured’ The Washington Post. December 22, 2023.

The right’s war on ‘housing first’ lands in Middle America. The Washington Post. December 22, 2023.

Is America a religion? Tim Alberta takes on the rift dividing America’s evangelicals. Desert News. December 21, 2023.

Mike Johnson Is the Christian Nationalist We Should Have Seen Coming. The New Republic.

Church for ‘nones’: Meet the anti-dogma spiritual collectives emerging across the US. Religion News Service. December 20, 2023.

New revelations about Nashville pastor's misconduct sheds light on accountability measures. The Tennessean. December 20, 2023.

U.S. white supremacy's roots go back to 1493 doctrine, author says. AXIOS, December 19, 2023.

A majority of Americans have a friend of a different religion. Pew Research Center. December 19, 2023.

Meet the post-Evangelical Christians. They’re just getting started. The Christian Science Monitor, December 19, 2023.

The most consequential year in UMC split leaves uncertainty, new horizons. Here's how. The Tennessean, December 19, 2023.

Did a Goddard teacher cross a line by teaching Christian music to students? Wichita Beacon, December 19, 2023.

New study finds Christian nationalists to be more complex than media portrayals. Religion News Service, December 18, 2023.

Pope Francis approved: Catholic priests may now bless same-sex couples. NPR, December 18, 2023.

Preaching to polarized congregations: A responsibility and a challenge, clergy say. AP News. December 18, 2023.

50 years ago, psychiatrists stopped calling homosexuality a mental illness. The Washington Post, December 15, 2023.

One fourth of United Methodist churches in US have left in schism. Daily Mail. December 15, 2023.

A faith healer in skinny jeans is bringing Catholics back to Mass. The Washington Post. December 15, 2023.

Many LGBTQ+ people are religious. Why don’t we have more data about them? The 19th. December 13, 2023.

Live camels, flying angels: Plano megachurch criticized again for lavish Christmas show. The Dallas Morning News. December 13, 2023.

How a true believer’s flawed research helped legitimize home schooling. The Washington Post. December 11, 2023.

Spirituality Among Americans. Pew Research Center. December 7, 2023.

What home schooling hides: A boy tortured and starved by his stepmom. The Washington Post. December 2, 2023.

November 2023

Reno Is Beating the Odds in Solving Homelessness. The Wall Street Journal. November 29, 2023.

MY FATHER, MY FAITH, AND DONALD TRUMP. The Atlantic, November 28, 2023.

October 2023

America's nonreligious are a growing, diverse phenomenon. The Associated Press. October 5, 2023

September 2023

We need a truce in our wars over religion. The Washington Post. September 10, 2023.

August 2023

America is losing its religious faith. The New York Times. August 23, 2023.

July 2023

THE MISUNDERSTOOD REASON MILLIONS OF AMERICANS STOPPED GOING TO CHURCH. The Atlantic, July 29, 2023

June 2023

IN RURAL OHIO, GAY BARS AND MENNONITES ARE HEALING RELIGIOUS TRAUMA. Sojourners. June 29, 2023.

May 2023

The importance of religion in the lives of Americans is shrinking. NPR, May 16, 2023.

Religious attendance is shrinking but those who remain are happy Religious New Service. May 16, 2023

Rising number of Americans are switching religions. Axios. May 16, 2023

America has a loneliness epidemic. Here are 6 steps to address it. NPR, May 2, 2023.

March 2023

The Texas Preacher’s $24 Million Ponzi Scheme. Bloomberg Businessweek, March 27, 2023.