Why This Is the Christian Side Hug’s Moment
Will our disgust for germs get the best of us? A psychologist weighs the risks and benefits of human touch in a pandemic.
Here’s What the Science Says About the Links Between Religion and Health
Scientists say stress levels, healthy habits, and community support could be key to beating the virus.
Church Tied to Oregon’s Largest Coronavirus Outbreak
A church in rural northeastern Oregon is now the epicenter of the state's largest coronavirus outbreak, as 236 people tested positive for the disease, authorities said Tuesday (June 16).
The Plague Within Us
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to infect millions around the world and kill hundreds of thousands, we shouldn’t make the mistake of only considering the dangers of the microbiological world. This time is also revealing the plague within us with which we’ve infected others.
Ready to Go Back to Church? 10 Things to Consider Before Heading to Worship
An evangelical research center focused on disaster response has detailed key steps churchgoers might take as they contemplate attending reopened churches.
As Coronavirus Restrictions Loosen, Congregations Grapple With Including Older Adults
As states begin loosening lockdown restrictions and churches contemplate how to reopen safely, clergy and other religious leaders face difficult decisions when it comes to their senior members. For older people, there’s a cruel reality to those reopenings.
Nostalgia, Music and This Pirate Radio Station Bring Older Adults Together
A new pirate radio station has emerged from a decidedly unexpected source: Bridge Senior Living residents. Radio Recliner, created by Birmingham, Ala., and Atlanta agency Luckie, is an online radio station run by the residents.
Under Guise of Coronavirus, Kazakhstan Fines Baptists
Baptists in the Central Asia nation of Kazakhstan have long faced persecution from their government. Now, Kazak officials are using coronavirus restrictions to again target a Baptist church.
Billionaires Are Giving a Tenth of a Percent of Their Wealth to Coronavirus Pandemic Relief
The billionaires won’t save us; that has been true. But it’s especially so now as the nation confronts a cascade of challenges crying out for a major philanthropic response that the wealthiest haven’t met.
How to Be as Safe as Possible in Your House of Worship
Traditional services are ideal places for virus transmission: lots of people, close together. Dr. Atul Gawande, noted surgeon and author proposes four essential pillars for safe reentry into communal spaces: hygiene, distancing, screening, and mask use.