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Why Are Gen Z Men More Religious Than Women?

October 4th, 2024

Among Gen Z, evidence shows that for the first time in history, men are more religious than women. Now, many experts are trying to figure out why – and what a majority-male future means for churches.

Political & Religious Controversy 50 Comments

New X-Ray Tech Reveals Truth Behind Shroud of Turin

August 30th, 2024

Once thought a forgery, new X-ray technology reveals that the Shroud of Turin, which purports to show the true face of Jesus Christ, dates to biblical times. Do we actually know what Jesus Christ looked like?

Christian 119 Comments

"Is Satan Real?" Oklahoma Families Shocked By God-Themed School Assignment

August 22nd, 2024

There's outrage in Oklahoma after a public school student's mother posted their homework online, which seemingly promotes a Christian worldview with questions like, "Is God real?" and "Is Satan real?"

Political & Religious Controversy 87 Comments

New Survey: Women Leaving Church at Unprecedented Rate

August 19th, 2024

A new survey found that for the first time in history, women are leaving church at a rate higher than men. Now Christian leaders are trying to figure out why women are leaving, and how to win them back.

Christian 177 Comments

NC Restaurant Pays Out After Christian Cook Forced to Work on Sunday

August 9th, 2024

A North Carolina restaurant chain is paying out tens of thousands of dollars to a Christian cook who says his religious freedom was violated by being forced to work on Sunday, which he considers a day of rest.

Political & Religious Controversy 121 Comments

OK School Districts Fight Back Against Bible Mandate

August 8th, 2024

Should the Bible be in public school classrooms? Oklahoma's education head says yes, but some of the state's largest school districts are pushing back against the mandate, pledging not to follow it.

Political & Religious Controversy 194 Comments

Apache Students Expelled Over Traditional Dance Deemed "Satanism"

June 28th, 2024

A trio of Native American girls say they were punished by their private Christian school for participating in a Sunrise Dance, a traditional rite of passage for Apache girls - which they say the school called demonic.

Political & Religious Controversy 135 Comments

Should Christian Youth Groups Get Public Funding?

May 30th, 2024

A youth charity in Oregon had $400k in government grants rescinded because of a requirement employees and volunteers be Christian. Should government funds go to organizations that only hire a specific faith?

Political & Religious Controversy 87 Comments

Religious Educators vs. LGBTQ+ Students: Who Will Win?

May 17th, 2024

The fight between a generation of pro-LGBTQ+ students and teachers who hold traditional Christian values is heating up all across America. When it comes to the clash of LGBTQ+ kids and faith in the classroom, who wins?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 129 Comments

United Methodist Church Votes to Allow Gay Clergy, Reversing Decades-Old Ban

May 6th, 2024

Members of the United Methodist Church General Conference just voted to end a 40-year ban on gay clergy, putting an end to a debate that threatened to tear the church apart in recent years.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 170 Comments

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