Church Archives - Page 5 of 6
December 28th, 2017
Another great year in the books! As we inch closer to January 1st, we’d like to take a moment and reflect on everthing that happened in the year 2017.
Texas Church Massacre: Are Prayers Enough?
November 9th, 2017
26 churchgoers in Sutherland Springs, Texas were slaughtered when a gunman entered the building and opened fire. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting online conversations were dominated not by the topic of gun control, but prayer.
Free at Last: Immigrant Spends a Year Hiding From ICE in Church Basement
October 16th, 2017
When a deportation order was issued in his name, Javier Flores sought refuge from ICE agents in a local church. Should churches shelter immigrants or simply stick to sermons?
Famous Cathedral Says Goodbye to Confederate Monuments
September 11th, 2017
In the wake of a national discussion about controversial monuments and statues, Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital has decided to remove two stained-glass windows depicting Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas “Stonewall” Jack
Is Facebook the New World Religion?
August 31st, 2017
Regardless of their religious beliefs, people are worshiping more and more – just not in the manner you might think. They don’t worship by going to church, they do it by opening Facebook.
Justin Bieber and the Rise of the Megachurch
July 31st, 2017
Pop icon Justin Bieber disappointed many fans when he canceled the remainder of his world tour recently. His reasons for doing so remain unclear, but rumors are swirling that Bieber has had a “spiritual awakening” of sorts and that he’s “rededicated hi
Should Feeding the Homeless Be a Crime?
July 13th, 2017
In the latest attempt at brushing homelessness under the rug, some cities are trying to criminalize feeding the homeless, arguing that giving them food only feeds the problem. Should it be illegal to feed the homeless?
Mom Kicked Out of Church for Breastfeeding
April 28th, 2017
Annie Peguero attempted to soothe her baby daughter during a church service by doing what she always does when her child cries – breastfeed her. Peguero was stunned when church officials asked her to leave the sanctuary because male worshipers "might be uncomfortable."
The International Church of Cannabis Opens Its Doors
April 20th, 2017
The International Church of Cannabis preaches the benefits of cannabis use, but some critics aren't buying it. They refuse to recognize cannabis worship as a real religion, and insist the church is no more than a scheme to justify getting high all the time. What do you think?
Sanctuary Churches Shelter Illegal Immigrants
January 6th, 2017
There are 11 million immigrants residing in the U.S. illegally. With the future of immigration policy uncertain, churches are taking things into their own hands by offering sanctuary to those at risk of deportation.
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