Through dedication and service, Alice Green helped shape a community — as it shaped her.
{FD} Christianity appears to be holding strong in US
As millennial ‘nones’ gain in numbers, the commitment by faithful Christians — including the educated — is notable.
{FD} Why the religious ‘nones’ may have so much power
A so-called “non-religious” demographic that lacks faith in a divine authority is positioned to have a significant impact on future generations.
{FD} Millennials’ questionable relationship with religion
And why just one influential person in their life — a parent, a mentor, a friend — could turn the tide for them
{FD} Vatican talks marriage, communion under Pope Francis
‘You must have the clear will to not sin in the next opportunity,’ Gerhard Cardinal Muller told Raymond Arroyo
{FD} Manchester bombing: Jewish woman and Muslim man pray together after attack
‘We’re in this together,’ he tells her — and more — as they pay respects in Manchester
{FD} Cal State San Marcos sued by pro-life students
The Students for Life at California State University San Marcos, a pro-life group, and the organization’s president, Nathan Apodaca, took the legal action after the university denied the group access for funds to host a pro-life speaker on campus.
{FD} Optional Bible class at Michigan elementary school canceled after complaints
Children at Daisy Brook Elementary School, a public grade school in Fremont, Michigan, no longer have the option to attend a “Bible Release Time” class held at the local Fremont Wesleyan Church.
{FD} Faith and millennials: Bringing them back into the fold
With more young people leaving the religion in which they were raised, a new book shows how to turn things around
{FD} ‘Islamic’ kindergartens in Austria raise eyebrows
If new research is right, thousands of young children in Vienna are being exposed to more than parents and guardians think.
{FD} What you didn’t know about Easter traditions
Here are theories about the origin of the Easter Bunny and of dyeing eggs — from German, pagan, and Christian practices
{FD} Christian teacher in Germany banned from wearing cross necklace
The jewelry apparently falls under the ‘no sign of religious symbols’ rule, according to new reports.
{FD} Museum of the Bible: Previewing the soon-to-open landmark
Stunning collection will house 40,000 biblical artifacts, share vivid details of the town where Jesus was raised, and much more
{FD} Christian churches thrive in European countries with Islam on the rise
Christianity is finding new outlets to survive and thrive in European countries where Islam in on the rise.
{FD} As Arizona church closes, faithful left with uncertain future
Development company snatches up the property at a time when faith practices in America are changing.
{FD} The ‘religious left’ is on the move
Harboring illegals, advocating for climate change… President Trump’s policies may have ignited the leftist Christian minority population.
{FD} Where our presidents have prayed
Abraham Lincoln rented his pew at a D.C. church for $50 a year during the Civil War.
{FD} Mideast refugees stranded in limbo find Americans reaching out in faith
Scores of families fleeing their war-torn countries are benefiting from the kindness of American strangers
{FD} Why Islam may surpass Christianity as world’s largest faith
By 2050, Muslims are expected to be nearly even in number with the Christian population.
{FD} St. Patrick’s Day: Some Catholics get exemption from meatless Friday
Some Catholics will be able to have their corned beef and eat it, too — in case you hadn’t heard