The Spread of Conspiracies
Columnist Christopher Dixon writes about conspiracy theories during coronavirus, and the responsibility Christians have to not spread conspiracy theories and falsehoods.
Golden Confetti, Inspirational Music, & Re-energizing
Columnist Heather Feeler writes that in this unrelenting season, we need to practice radical self-care. For her, that means binge-watching singing competition shows.
Franklin Graham Borrows a Tactic from the Left with His Saturday Prayer March
Like his late father, Billy Graham, Franklin Graham is not a marcher. But ahead of the presidential election, the evangelical preacher is borrowing a tactic used by civil rights leaders and Black Lives Matter protesters.
Voting While God is Watching – Does Having Churches as Polling Stations Sway the Ballot?
In some electoral districts, houses of worship make up a significant number of all voting places, raising important issues about whether voting in a place of worship influences how people cast their ballots.
New Christian Music Speaks to Rising Mental Health Struggles
Amid mental health hardships during the pandemic, multiple Christian music artists have homed in on the needs of their communities to release songs that speak directly to those dealing with increased mental health trials and doubts.
How an Evangelical Concert Convinced Me I Am No Longer an Evangelical
Author D.L. Mayfield reflects on her experience of attending an evangelical concert framed as a response to protests against racial injustices.
The Complicated Legacy of the Pilgrims 400 Years After They Landed in Plymouth
The 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ voyage to Plymouth will be celebrated on both sides of the Atlantic. But until recently, the more troubling aspects to Plymouth and its founding document, the Mayflower Compact, went ignored.
Report: People Who are Highly Spiritual Tend to be More Civic-Minded
People who identify as highly spiritual are more likely to say it’s important to make a difference in their communities and contribute to the greater good, a broad new study on American spirituality finds.
Protecting Abuse Survivors is ‘Personal,’ Says New Southern Baptist Leader
In his first meeting as leader of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, Rolland Slade called on other committee members on Tuesday (Sept. 22) to be responsible “to shepherd and to protect” survivors of church sex abuse.
Stop Being Political
Editor Brian Kaylor reflects on the claim that preachers or other Christians should stop being so political. Looking at biblical examples, he argues that living out our faith means being political (but that does not mean one must be partisan).