Earthquake Heightens Utah Ministry During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rev. Bryan Catherman's neighbors were crying Wednesday, afraid the 5.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Salt Lake City, Utah, a few hours earlier signaled the end of the world.
White House Takes Low-Key Approach to Churches That Ignore Coronavirus Advice
On Wednesday (March 19), Trump administration officials continued to call out those who have violated government recommendations to avoid meeting in groups larger than 10 people. But they said little about the subset of faith communities that is resisting their guidance:
Campus Chaplains, Religious Clubs Advocate for Students in a Moment of Anxiety
As university campuses around the country shut down and move classes online in efforts to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, chaplains and faith-based campus groups are stepping in to ease the transition.
Why Mainline Protestants Might Fear COVID-19 the Most
Of the 10 religious traditions in the United States that have the oldest members, the top seven are mainline Protestant traditions.
Pray and Wash: Religion Joins With Science Amid Virus Crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted multiple religious faiths to change or cancel services as houses of worship try to help contain the disease. But some church leaders are also tackling another task: communicating a message that elevates both faith and science.
Nashville Church Worships in the Rubble After Deadly Tornado
Bobbie Harris, 79, lost her rental home, her job and her church when a deadly tornado struck her community in North Nashville. But all she could think about was her blessings.
God Uses Dog’s Barking to Save Pastor, Family
For the first time in his life, Darrin Crockett is glad God did not answer his prayer.
Used to Giving Orders, Kansas Abortion Foes Can’t Cut a Deal
Abortion opponents who've become used to giving orders to Kansas lawmakers on the exact wording of new restrictions are stymied now that they face compromising to get a proposed anti-abortion amendment to the state constitution on the ballot.
What Religious Left? Few Americans See Democratic Presidential Field as Very Religious
Despite their messages and their ads, few Americans see the Democratic presidential candidates as very religious, according to a survey released Thursday (Feb. 27) by Pew Research Center.
Justices Return for Season of Big Decisions, Amid Campaign
For a Supreme Court that says it has an allergy to politics, the next few months might require a lot of tissues, as it is poised to make decisions in cases dealing with President Donald Trump's tax and other financial records, abortion, LGBT rights, immigration,