Africa, Home to Growing Number of Christians and Muslims — and Atheists, Too
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Africa is a deeply religious continent, with both Christianity and Islam are on the rise. But small groups of determined atheists
Faith and Works (9-9-18 Formations)
What good is it? Now, there is a disturbing question for religious people.
When you read the gospels and the New Testament letters, the idea of religion is reshaped
Hawaii Sees ‘Incredible Witness’ Amid Hurricane, Fire
HILO, Hawaii (BP) -- Though Hurricane Lane dumped more than four feet of rain on some parts of Hawaii, the state's Baptists say the
Sen. John McCain: Known as a Veteran but Also a Man of Quiet Faith
(RNS) — Sen. John McCain, a former prisoner of war who embraced patriotism loudly and religion quietly, died Saturday (Aug. 25) at the age of
Endure Temptation (9-2-18 Formations)
James the brother of Jesus, sometimes called “James the Just,” was one of the first leaders in the Jerusalem church, who urged the inclusion of non-Jews
‘Baptist Hymnal’ Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
NASHVILLE (BP) -- LifeWay Christian Resources is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the latest Baptist Hymnal this month. It's a milestone Mike Harland, director of LifeWay
In ‘gOD-Talk’ Discussions, Black Millennials Explore Their Faith, Spirituality
(RNS) — On Friday (Aug. 24), author and radio personality Devi Brown will explain her faith at a pilot event in Los Angeles that explores
U.S. Adults: Volunteering More Generous Than Monetary Donations
Volunteering and other hands-on ways of helping others are more likely to be seen as generous actions by U.S. adults over financial contributions, according to
#ChurchToo Supporter Builds Bridges Between the Extremes
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Karen Swallow Prior is an evangelical English professor in rural Virginia who can claim something most others who fit
Erecting Monuments on the Way to the Promised Land
What are the ways you or your family recognize significant accomplishments that occur in life? If you are like my grandmother, there is a mantle