In ancient Athens, the richest people paid taxes to support what the residents considered the salvation of the city. These…
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From the civil rights era to the 2020 election, Black Churches have been at the forefront of encouraging voter registration…
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Polls show that a majority of evangelicals back Trump. But that hides a growing divide between enthusiasts of the president…
Refugees hinder the US economy, the Trump administration has said as it cuts refugee admissions to record lows. But data…
Italian teenager Carlo Acutis, who died at the age of 15, is on the path to becoming a saint. A scholar explains the long…
Once an atheist, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban embraced Christianity on his way to power – and has used it to…
The CDC has released conflicting messages on masks and transmission of the coronavirus. A scholar explains the nature of…
During the pandemic, the practice of faith has moved to being a more personal one for many. A scholar of the Judeo-Christian…
The pontiff hasn't changed church teaching on marriage in indicating support for same-sex civil unions. Rather, he is…
Macron wants to 'build an Islam in France that can be compatible with the Enlightenment.' But that goal assumes…
Donald Trump said followers of conspiracy theory 'are very much against pedophilia.' What he didn't mention…
Though critics claim Amy Coney Barrett's nomination jeopardizes the high court's legitimacy, research shows there…
Taking oath is an important tradition before assuming charge of a public office. It entails a commitment to the future.…
If successful, Barrett would become the seventh current Supreme Court justice to be raised a Catholic, but more importantly…
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