Bangalore, India — often called the “Silicon Valley of India” — boasts a captivating atmosphere where rapid growth coexists with a rich religious landscape and a thriving technology hub. It’s a city ...
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Religious belief tends to be associated with key indicators of a successful life, such as education level and marital status, a recent study found. Ryan Burge, a political scientist who studies religion ...
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Life after death is just a fantasy, actor and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently said. Responding to a question from fellow actor Danny DeVito about whether he believes humanity will endure, ...
Read More »U.S. Supreme Court rules against College of the Ozarks in housing case
The College of the Ozarks in Branson will not be able to revive its lawsuit challenging a federal directive prohibiting housing discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation, the U.S. Supreme ...
Read More »Rape trial of Hollywood actor exposes teachings of Scientology cult
Actor Danny Masterson of “That 70s Show” recently was convicted of rape. The trial shed new light on Scientology, the belief system developed by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard to promote ...
Read More »Most UFOs have spiritual, not extraterrestrial explanation, ministry leader says
Many people, even Christians, believe that aliens are visiting the earth in unidentified flying objects. These beliefs about extraterrestrial phenomena are nothing new, said Jason Jimenez, who leads Stand Strong Ministries and ...
Read More »How Putin is using religious art for war
Vladimir Putin is placing Russia’s age-old religious art at the service of his war aims. In Moscow, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour echoes to Orthodox chants and prayers. It’s packed with ...
Read More »End-times author cautious about future uses of artificial intelligence
The growth of artificial intelligence may be a double-edged sword for Christians, end-times author Jeff Kinley said. “One of the biggest concerns is that it replaces human intelligence,” he says “We are ...
Read More »CBN founder Pat Robertson has died
Trailblazing Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson has died. The news was announced by CBN, in a statement saying he passed at his home in Virginia Beach on Thursday morning. “Today, June 08, 2023, ...
Read More »Despite good intentions, most churchgoers fall short in volunteering
When all is said and done, there often is more said than done. Despite good intentions, most churchgoers don’t follow through on volunteer opportunities. Most Protestant churchgoers say their churches encourage them ...
Read More »Open Letter from Rick Warren to Southern Baptists
Pastor Rick Warren has written an open letter to Southern Baptists after the church he founded, Saddleback, was disfellowshipped over the ordination of women. Warren was recently named chancellor of the Spurgeon’s ...
Read More »New series shows the highs and lows of Hillsong Church and Carl Lentz
“The Secrets of Hillsong” uncovers Hillsong culture, abuse and Carl Lentz. The four-part documentary dropped on May 19. Since Carl Lentz’s fall from grace due to his affair with Ranin Karim, many ...
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If you take a few minutes to read any local or national news, you will find tragic stories. They often surround a person or group of people making poor moral choices that ...
Read More »Easter Eggs help Ukrainian women reclaim religious freedom
Pysanka, or Ukrainian Easter eggs, are those distinct and intricately flourished orbs painted in crimsons and cobalts, with symbols of flowers, chickens, deer and other organic indicators of the rebirth of spring. ...
Read More »Christian media leader calls out critics of Asbury revival, He Gets Us campaign
Two recent news events – the He Gets Us campaign and the revival at Asbury University – have generated interest among Christians and non-Christians alike. They also have attracted critics from within ...
Read More »Today in Church History: Arthur Pink writes another letter
Arthur Pink is often described as an eccentric. He didn’t really fit in anywhere. Converted to Christ out of a theosophical background (the New Age movement of his day), he became a ...
Read More »Book explores why dads are ‘irreplaceable’ in critical cultural issues
Theological. Cultural. Personal. With his latest book, Irreplaceable: Recovering God’s Heart for Dads, Greg Austen weaves three compelling approaches into a narrative that speaks to fathers of all ages. For Austen, Irreplaceable is the culmination of ...
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The Biden administration is rescinding a Trump-era rule that withheld federal funding if schools restricted the speech of religious student groups. The Department of Education (DOE) announced action on Tuesday, opening the ...
Read More »Asbury University ends on-campus revival service
What’s being called the Asbury Revival is ending at Asbury University as the school’s administration is moving it off campus. Wednesday’s service was only open to students and limited to those between ...
Read More »“Unseen Realm” author Dr. Michael Heiser has died
Dr. Michael Heiser has died after a battle with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. He passed away Sunday. Heiser was a renowned biblical scholar who tackled some of the Bible’s most difficult packages, ...
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“The two biggest stories in American religion are the nones and the nons,” premier numbers guy Ryan Burge told Christianity Today. Nones, so prominent in the media this past decade, are those ...
Read More »Asbury Seminary President cautions against saying ‘revival’ is happening
In a blog post on Feb. 14, Asbury Theological Seminary President Timothy Tennent publicly commented for the first time on what some are calling “The Asbury Revival.” Although the extended chapel services ...
Read More »Super Bowl will feature several high-profile Christians for Chiefs, Eagles
Regardless of the outcome of the game, several Christian players ultimately will be winners in Sunday’s Super Bowl game. Here are the high-profile Christians to look for. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs. The ...
Read More »Christian commercials airing during the Super Bowl
A powerful Christian message will air among commercials for cars, beer and electronic devices during the Super Bowl on February 12. The “He Gets Us” campaign, which is spreading the message that ...
Read More »TV adventure star Bear Grylls challenges church to be authentic
Bear Grylls, the host of several popular survival shows on television, is concerned about the direction of the church in the global west. “We neglect our spirituality at our own peril,” he ...
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