A Loaf as Old as the Pyramids
An experimental archeologist and the creator of the Xbox are teaming up to recreate ancient Egyptian breads. Read full piece
Religious Tourism Hit Hard in the Pandemic
Religious tourism has been significantly affected by the spread of the coronavirus, with 63.8% of travelers reducing their travel plans as a result. As COVID-19 evolved to become a global pandemic, governments across the globe closed sacred sites and temporarily banned religious travel.
Christians: Let’s Unite in Pandemic to Fight Injustices
Two significant, global religious bodies on Thursday (Aug. 27) called on Christians to band together to fight “sins” laid bare or aggravated by the pandemic, including racism and economic injustice.
Latin America’s Evangelical Churches Hard Hit by Pandemic
Throughout Latin America, evangelical churches have flouted public health guidelines by holding in-person services, or have personally ministered to church members in homes and other settings. In at least two countries, evangelical pastors have died in alarming numbers during the pandemic.
Learning from 2020
Even by measured, more objective standards (think multiple generations, rather than just years), 2020 is turning out to be a year for the record books — a year the world changed. But columnist Christopher Dixon thinks maybe it can be a year that serves as
Q&A with Elijah Brown about BWA Response to the Pandemic
Elijah Brown, general secretary of the Baptist World Alliance, talks with Baptist News Global about how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting Baptist work around the world. (And he gave an earlier interview with Word&Way’s award-winning podcast “Baptist Without An Adjective.”) Read full piece
Evangelicals Sign Statement: Trust Science & Dr. Fauci
Amid some churches’ ongoing defiance of state pandemic safety rules, a group of prominent evangelicals has signed on to a statement affirming their belief in science and calling on Christians to follow the advice of public health experts.
Pandemic Fear: Baptist Church to Apologize for Funeral Refusal
After Noel Alexander died from COVID-19, his visitation and funeral were scheduled for the church he loved. But his family said that when they arrived for his funeral, they were told they couldn’t hold either the visitation or the funeral in the spacious building because
Christian Groups Prepare Parents to Homeschool as Inquiries Soar Amid COVID-19
Parents across the U.S. and in many foreign countries are exploring homeschooling their children for the first time this fall as schools navigate reopening amid COVID-19 dangers and uncertainties. Christian groups and churches are among those preparing parents to meet the challenges.
Pope: Rich Must Not Get Priority for Vaccine
Pope Francis on Wednesday warned against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine. He also said it would be scandalous if all the economic assistance in the works, most of it using public funds, ends up reviving industries that don’t