Religion
Islanders Who Worship Prince Philip Will Now Idolize Prince Charles Instead
A tribe's deification of the late Duke of Edinburgh has been compared to "cargo cults" resulting from World War II.
The Power of Easter in an Increasingly Secular America
When the Resurrection is watered down, explained away or turned into a harmless symbol, Christianity devolves into one more mythic system, or one spiritual self-help program among many.
Passover, Particularism and Universalism
Just as married people have obligations that single people do not, religious people have responsibilities that secular people do not.
Is There Anything Actually Wrong With 'Christian Nationalism?'
Once stripped of its superimposed liberal scar tissue, "Christian nationalism" is actually a rather benign term.
'Rush Limbaugh Made Me a Liberal'
I grew up Hasidic, and Rush Limbaugh was my gateway drug to profanity, secularism—and eventually, progressive politics.
LGBT People Decry New Vatican Ruling: 'The Pope Isn't Your County Clerk'
The Vatican has said the Catholic Church cannot "bless sin" and LGBT unions are not part of God's plan.
'I Was A Pastor, Now I'm a Sex Worker'
Before this, my highest paid job had a salary of $25,000 a year. Now I make anywhere between $30,000 and $100,000 a month.
Pope Francis: Pilgrim of Peace
The importance of this first-ever papal visit to Iraq, a country ravaged by war and violence, can hardly be overstated.
In Iraq, Pope Demands End to Spread of Weapons as Iran Tensions Build
The pontiff said it was his "duty" to travel to the country despite concerns about the pandemic and the military situation.
Fellow Jews, It's Time To Meet CPAC
CPAC's friendship with the Jewish community deserves to be applauded by Jews and Zionists of all political leanings.
Calif. County Counsel Reacts to SCOTUS Decision on Resuming Indoor Worship
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that Santa Clara County, California, could not enforce a ban on indoor worship services due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Studying Religions Helped Me Cope with COVID
With the pandemic shrinking down our lives, it appears that a lot more of us have been searching for guidance to cope with this uncertainty.
Woman's Jailing Branded 'New Low' in Russia's Jehovah's Witnesses Crackdown
A court in Siberia sentenced mother and son Valentina Baranovskaya and Roman Baranovsky to two years and six years respectively.
Politicized 'Science' Is Not Science at All
The very notion of "settled science" is itself anti-science.
Do Catholics Eat Meat on Ash Wednesday? Lent Fasting Rules Explained
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent and a day of both fasting and abstinence.
Here's How Ash Wednesday Might Look Different This Year
There won't be any person-to-person contact with the priest if the Vatican's rules are followed.
94 Percent of Nonreligious Black Americans Still Believe in God: Survey
Black church leaders say that African-Americans who identify today as atheist, agnostic or nonreligious are inextricably linked to an ancestral belief in a "most high God."
How the Pandemic Helped Me Make Peace with Home-Schooling
A recent survey showed that Democrats were actually more likely to express increased interest in home-schooling than Republicans, breaking down the notion that home-schooling is only for conservative, white, religious families.
Bruce Springsteen's Jeep Shot
This Jeep ad is hardly the first to reach out for the sublime and stumble into the ridiculous instead.
Indoor Singing Can Be Prohibited at Church Gatherings, Supreme Court Rules
California had sought to ban all indoor worship in the counties most badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Girl Expelled For Allegedly Telling Another Girl She Had a Crush On Her
Delanie Shelton said her daughter, Chloe, was told by officials at Rejoice Christian Schools in Owasso that the bible only permitted her to marry a man.
Texas Pastor Tells Followers to Keep Guns Loaded Before Biden Inauguration
Brandon Burden, the pastor at KingdomLife in Frisco, spoke in tongues in front of his followers on Sunday.
Don't Miss the Importance of Legislative Prayer in the 'Mowomenment'
Despite challenges, courts have routinely noted the Constitution's approval of legislative prayers—by chaplains, volunteers and even elected officials.
Minnesota Mayor Defends Whites-Only Church, Insists Town Isn't Racist
Local Mayor Craig Kavanagh defended the approval, saying: "Just because we voted yes doesn't mean we're racist."
Where Did Santa Claus Originate From? The History of Santa Claus Explained
Consider yourself warned: The stories are pretty dark.
Televangelist Network Returns Millions in PPP Loan After Buying Private Jet
According to an investigative report by "Inside Edition," Daystar Television paid back a $3.9 million PPP loan, with interest, after the newsmagazine show looked into how the money was used.
Family Fined for Putting Six-foot Cross Christmas Decoration Outside Home
The Faison family received a letter from the Homeowner's Association stating the cross is not considered appropriate for the time of year because it was an Easter or Passover decoration.
Va. Gov. Requires Masks Indoors and Ties COVID Spread to Worship Services
"I call on our faith leaders to lead the way and set an example for their members. Worship with a mask on is still worship," Northam said.
'Sky Daddy'? Health Escort's Rant to Protestors Goes Viral
The viral video shows the escort calling out the protester for trying to shame patients by calling them cowards. The escort tells them to "shut the f**k up."
Churchgoer Gets COVID After Saying 'I'm Willing to Die for My Religion'
Several churches across the United States have seen outbreaks of the virus in recent months as many services resumed.