Jan 4, 2025 · (OPINION) The New York Times recently published a lengthy first-person essay by columnist David Brooks about his journey from agnosticism to faith. It’s called “The Shock of Faith: It’s Nothing Like I Thought It Would Be.” After reading it the first time, I printed it out so I could highlight with a yellow marker some of the finer excerpts and pass them on to you, but by the time I was ...

Jan 3, 2025 · (ANALYSIS) The Religion Guy’s answer: No text ever written can compare with the impact of the Nicene Creed in this way: Whenever the world’s two billion-plus Christians gather for their regular Communion services, most recite these ancient words to define their core beliefs affirmed across the centuries, in a multitude of nations and languages, in churches that may differ on many other ...

May 2, 2024 · (ANALYSIS) How many people today are engaging the Bible in any meaningful way? Apparently, fewer than you might think. In April 2024, the American Bible Society (ABS) published their annual “State of the Bible” report, a study that examines the bible reading habits of Americans.Their previous studies have noticed a shocking decline in Bible reading in recent years, and according to this ...

Nov 29, 2024 · JOHANNESBURG — Animals such as cows, sheep and goats play different roles in the culture and religion of millions of South Africans. Culturally, Black Africans — when they mourn or celebrate — slaughter either a cow, sheep or …

Nov 20, 2024 · Not all Christians are positive toward Peterson’s influence on faith (even among those who agree with a lot of his politics).Critics have pointed out that he’s dodged such questions as God’s existence and has said he believes the Bible comes from the evolved wisdom of generations as a way to understand that it’s “divinely inspired.” ...

The book, six years in the making, vividly recreates Pope Francis’ childhood in Buenos Aires and offers few new insights into his papacy. The book is enhanced by remarkable photographs, including private and unpublished material made personally available by Francis himself.

Jun 7, 2024 · Carl Lentz tonight posted a video on Instagram, announcing he’s launching a new podcast, ending two days of speculation that he may be returning to ministry. The “new show,” called “Lights On with Carl Lentz,” premieres June 4. But the video claims it’s not a comeback.

Dec 27, 2024 · Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” meets readers at the intersection of faith and news. Click to join nearly 10,000 subscribers who get this column delivered straight to their inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. (ANALYSIS) Good morning, Weekend Plug-in readers! Last week, we highlighted the best religion journalism of 2024 as picked by more than 60 of the ...

Apr 27, 2023 · (OPINION) In the movies, the penitent enters a confession booth, kneels and whispers to a priest behind a lattice screen, “Forgive me, father, for I have sinned.” This drama was, for centuries, at the center of Catholic life. But in recent decades, the number of Americans who go to confession has pl

May 21, 2021 · Harold Camping, a radio preacher from California, became known for predicting the end of the world as May 21, 2011. The then 90-year-old preacher was so convinced of his message that he invested nearly $100 million into an advertising campaign to spread the news. While his predictions were declared