2021-04-22T19:37:32-04:00

Complementarianism became central to evangelical belief in response to the feminist movement of the 1970s when many Christians came to champion women's equality. Read more

2021-04-22T11:58:02-04:00

Although many modern people tend to see 'magic' and 'religion' as separate, magic was actually integral to the development of Christianity. Read more

2021-04-14T17:32:33-04:00

Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh have bolstered the conservative wing of the Supreme Court. Jonathan Ernst/Getty Images By Steven K. Green of Willamette University The Supreme Court’s current term is winding down, but there are still several cases to be decided – and, as with most terms, a controversy over church-state matters looms. Fulton vs. City of Philadelphia is among the cases still to be decided. It centers on a requirement that private agencies that receive... Read more

2021-04-11T16:59:14-04:00

Trump saw a decline in support among atheists, agnostics and voters not affiliated with any religion in the 2020 election. Read more

2021-04-11T16:57:08-04:00

Kumbh Mela, a Hindu pilgrimage that started earlier this month in India, has survived wars and famine since its origin. But the biggest threat has been the spread of illness – back then as now. Read more

2021-04-01T11:29:18-04:00

The mass production of religious items such as rosaries and holy cards poses a problem for the curators of religious artifacts at libraries and museums. How do you dispose of unwanted donations? Read more

2021-04-01T12:29:46-04:00

Chivalry is not an elite men's club. Women have always been involved. Read more

2021-04-01T12:24:52-04:00

The pandemic has curtailed religious tourism for many. As the US opens up, perhaps Americans can find solace and healing in the age-old tradition of pilgrimage. Read more

2021-04-01T13:51:28-04:00

Christian nationalists are far less likely to be vaccinated than other groups, research has found. Some evangelical leaders are trying to counter vaccine misinformation. Read more

2021-04-01T11:25:35-04:00

Prayers and symbols have the power to bind people together, writes a religion scholar, and so it is important to understand the history and context of Good Friday prayers. Read more

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