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Congress Remains Largely Christian Despite Societal Trends

Congress remains a largely Christian institution, bucking two societal trends of declining Christianity and waning religious affiliation. More than a fifth of Congressional Protestants are Baptists.

Most Abortions Illegal in 14 States After Idaho, South Carolina Rulings

Most abortions are banned in 14 states as the overturning of Roe v. Wade continues to impact state laws protecting life in the nation.

‘Bomb Cyclone’ the Latest Natural Disaster To Affect California Southern Baptists

Thursday’s cyclone was the latest in a series of natural disasters to hit California, including several earthquakes and other heavy flooding over the holidays which left four people dead.

Who Are the Christian Nationalists? A Taxonomy for the Post-Jan. 6 World

Here are six loose networks of faith leaders and followers who fit some part of the definition of Christian nationalism.

William Barber Points to NFL Players’ Humanity in Prayer for Damar Hamlin

As NFL players prepare to take the field for the last Sunday of the regular season, the Rev. William Barber II, prominent pastor and activist, offered a prayer for NFL players and Damar Hamlin.

Heroic Father, Former NFL Running Back Peyton Hillis in ICU After Rescuing His Kid From Drowning

On Wednesday, former NFL running back Peyton Hillis was hospitalized after rescuing his child, along with the child of a relative, from drowning in the ocean off the coast of Pensacola, Florida. 

Paula White-Cain’s Role in Band Journey’s Finances Leads to Legal Dispute

In addition to serving as a spiritual adviser for former President Donald Trump, televangelist Paula White-Cain is married to Journey keyboardist and contemporary Christian musician Jonathan Cain.

Former Youth Pastor Admits To Blackmailing Boys for Sexually Explicit Images, Faces 27-Year Prison Sentence

Former youth pastor Sean Higgins' guilty plea came as part of a deal with prosecutors, wherein Higgins has agreed to a 27-year prison term.