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Some claim the Founding Fathers didn’t want a “wall of separation between church and state.” But Indiana experts say the ...

Diarmaid MacCulloch’s ambitious book looks at celibacy, marriage, homosexuality and trans issues from the perspective that ...

Conversations on religious freedom are key to democracy, but they are missing from the discourse this election year, writes a ...

The series is part of a steady drumbeat of violent rhetoric, prayer rallies, and marches coming out of the rising Christian ...

In "The Violent Take It by Force," Matthew Taylor tracks the rise of a fringe sect behind the Appeal to Heaven flag ...

From ancient Greece to modern day America, gay people have endured seemingly endless restrictions on their simple desire to ...

Crystal balls aren’t just a prop in your Halloween décor—they represent our ancient desire for otherworldly knowledge.

A Christian petition has demanded that the Texas Department of Education stop considering a Bible-infused curriculum.

Each week in Christian history brings anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, ...

Events that occurred this week in Christian history include Pope John Paul II visiting Ireland, the death of George ...

The beauty of America lies not in its allegiance to any one religion, but in its commitment to universal values.