197–198 Tertullian explains Christian finances in his Apology: “Even if there is a chest of a sort, it is not made up of money paid in entrance-fees, as if religion were a matter of contract.

Sociologist Rodney Stark looks at the appeal of the Christian message itself, for example, how it brought a new conception of humanity to a world saturated with cruelty. IN CONTRAST with times ...

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But there were always cracks. Since the founding of the republic, Christianity has been the religion of the majority—and many Christians have felt an obligation to bring their faith into politics.

In historically Christian countries, such as the United States, this contributes to what has been called “the great dechurching,” as Christian beliefs and practices have become less common ...

The problem is not when the Christian is in the conflict—it’s when the conflict is in the Christian. I grew up in a small evangelical church in California’s Central Valley where there were ...

The investigation into Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner has come to an end with the verdict of the appeal ...

As opposition to their agenda grows, especially on abortion, many conservatives are grappling with how to handle this new uncertain political world. Conservative Christians are expected to vote ...

LA Lakers forward and center Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood have provided a realistic timeline from their injury return as the team gears up for the upcoming season.

Christian McCaffrey was ruled out of the San ... sits behind Jordan Mason on the depth chart. Though he could see more action if Kyle Shanahan spreads the workload, Guerendo isn’t expected ...