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Supreme Court: Religious Schools Must Get Maine Tuition Aid

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Maine can't exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money.

Poll: Americans’ Belief in God Is Dropping

Belief in God has been one of the strongest, most reliable markers of the persistence of American religiosity over the years. But a new Gallup Poll suggests that may be changing.

John Crist’s Career Is Doing Well. Here’s Why Some People Are Worried About That

As Christian comedian John Crist’s career is taking off again, some are saying he has not truly been called to account for abusive behavior toward women—and is even making money off it.

‘Whores’ for Trump: SBC Pastor Under Fire for Comments to 9Marks Panel That Included Mark Dever and Matt Chandler

Florida pastor and ERLC trustee Kevin Smith is under fire after comments he made at a 9Marks event during the SBC annual meeting in Anaheim last week began circulating online. 

Funerals Announced for 3 Killed at Alabama Church Dinner

Funerals for three people killed by a gunman during a church potluck dinner in Alabama will be held this week, the church's pastor said Monday.

Christian Leaders Reflect on Juneteenth 2022 and the Work There Still Is To Do

Sunday, June 19, was Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery for Black Americans. As observation of the federal holiday continues with some employees getting Monday, June 20, off, some believers and Christian leaders are reflecting on the racial work that still needs to be done. 

God Is ‘Still Here’: After Texas Church Burns Down, Cross Remains

On Friday, June 17, fire broke out in the 100-year-old building of a Texas church. By the time the flames were extinguished, only a cross remained standing among all the debris.

Atheist Group Calls on DeSantis to Withdraw Comments Implying Nonreligious People ‘Are Prone to Criminal Violence’

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling on Florida governor Ron DeSantis to withdraw comments he made in a June 9 press conference that they say “paint the nonreligious in a deeply unfavorable light.”