Will these Zoom memorials be anything more than empty containers for unshed tears? How many unshed tears will there be during this time, and where will they go?
The innocuous “How are you?” at the start of a conversation — to which the socially agreed-upon response is “I’m good,” “I’m fine,” or “I’m doing well”— hits differently in the COVID-19 era.
The novel coronavirus is pressing painfully on the soft underbelly of U.S. houses of worship: their finances. About a third of all congregations have no savings, according to the 2018-2019 National Congregations Study.
Somewhere, deep in his self-righteous, judgmental soul, Al Mohler’s moral compass occasionally could point true north. He could set secular politics aside and step out from the evangelical majority to speak a prophetic word. Or so I thought.
While church lockdowns remain the norm in much of the country, parish management and ministry professionals say now is the time for parishes and dioceses to find ways to creatively keep the faithful engaged when the weekslong coronavirus hibernation ends.
Should we reopen the economy to help the majority or protect the lives of the vulnerable by remaining in lockdown? One answer to that question -- letting a minority suffer so that the majority may benefit -- is known as utilitarianism. And it's one of the
Flaws in the Paycheck Protection Program are hindering small businesses owned by minorities and by women from securing federal coronavirus relief, according to lending experts and interviews with numerous owners
With their eyes closed in prayer, asking God to help the country’s overburdened health-care workers, members of the Impact Movement ministry group never saw the attack coming.
An ancient question loomed over Queen Elizabeth II's recent remarks: Where is God during this global pandemic that threatens the lives and futures of millions of people? It's crucial that journalists see the personal faith issues in this crisis, rather than thinking in "impersonal" terms
As the economic toll from the coronavirus outbreak continues to mount, a new Pew Research Center survey finds the impact is falling more heavily on lower-income adults. Overall, 43% of U.S. adults now say that they or someone in their household has lost a job
