Some of the Most Visible Christians in America Are Failing the Coronavirus Test
If the coronavirus is a test of our collective character, some American Christians are flat-out flunking.
What to Ask Instead of ‘How Are You?’ During a Pandemic
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.
Church Donations Have Plunged Because of the Coronavirus. Some Churches Won’t Survive.
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.
Conservative Group Calls for ‘ReOpen Church Sunday’
A conservative law firm launched a “ReOpen Church Sunday” initiative this week, calling on churches to begin gathering in person again despite reports of the deadly novel coronavirus being spread during worship services.
Black Baptists Say Coronavirus Exposes Preexisting Inequalities
As significant racial disparities emerge in the impact of coronavirus in the United States, some black Baptist leaders say it demonstrates the preexisting racial and economic inequalities in our society.
US Judge Denies Bid to Open California Churches in Pandemic
A federal judge on Wednesday said he will deny a bid by three Southern California churches to hold in-person church services during the pandemic, saying that government's emergency powers trump what in normal times would be fundamental constitutional rights.
Prepare Now for Post-Pandemic Ministry, Church Professionals Urge
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.
The Dangerous Morality Behind the ‘Open It Up’ Movement
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
That Ancient Question That Will Not Go Away: Where Is God in the Coronavirus Crisis?
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
Under Fire From Many, Samaritan’s Purse Finds an Unlikely Champion
New Yorkers haven’t quite known whether to embrace or rebuff Samaritan’s Purse, the evangelical humanitarian relief organization. But Whitney Tilson, who is not religious and had never heard of Franklin Graham, has become one of its field hospital’s most dedicated volunteers and champions.