Nov 21, 2024 · (ANALYSIS) Angel Studios can’t seem to catch a break from controversy. Its first big hit, the film “Sound of Freedom,” was heavily criticized by sex-trafficking survivors for its deceptive portrayal of the issue.. They’ve also faced allegations of unsavory business practices. “Sound of Hope” was disavowed by its executive producer, actor …

Dec 14, 2024 · A rise in Bible sales coincides with reports by Lifeway Christian Resources and reflects a growing desire to learn more about God’s Word, say Bible study leaders and those in the industry. “It’s an interesting time,” said Andy McLean, publisher of Bibles and Reference for Lifeway. “We’ve seen a gene

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 ...

Dec 27, 2024 · 10. ‘ Hellboy: The Crooked Man ’ Adapted from the classic graphic novel, and co-written by the novel’s creator, “Hellboy: The Crooked Man” tells the story of the titular Hellboy — the son of Satan and a witch — who works with the U.S. government to …

Aug 23, 2024 · (REVIEW) While “The Forge” deserves credit for wanting to address the real problems of struggling men and boys, it fails to speak to the very people it says it wants to help. Christian parents of such boys would be better off passing on this movie and following other sources for their boys, and foll

Jul 20, 2023 · (ANALYSIS) The Sparkle Creed was circulated in 2021 by the Rev. Rachel Small Stokes of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Louisville, Kentucky. A Shower of Stoles website biography notes that she was raised United Methodist, served as a missionary in that denomination and trained for the ministry.

Jan 4, 2025 · Religious nationalism, mass displacement, authoritarianism, surveillance technology and other trends combine to persecute 300 million Christians globally, International Christian Concern said in its 2025 Global Persecution Index released on Jan. 2.. Targeting 20 countries, the latest annual report identifies 20 persecution zones, spotlights underlying factors that make each region increasingly ...

Dec 26, 2024 · DELHI — As 2024 draws to a close, the Christian community in India reflects on a year marked by increasing challenges and persecution. Data from various organizations paint a sobering picture of the difficulties faced by this religious minority, which comprises approximately 2.3% of the country’s population of 1.45 billion.

Jan 16, 2025 · By mid-January, the Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth and Hurst fires in the Los Angeles area destroyed thousands of homes and other buildings — including many churches — in an area of greater than 62 square miles, killing at least 24. But Christians outpoured support and supplies.

Jan 25, 2025 · The high number of practicing Christian quarterbacks in the NFL is a multifaceted phenomenon rooted in cultural, social and personal factors. Christianity offers these men a foundation for moral guidance, mental fortitude and a sense of community — all of which are essential to the demanding life of