10 everyday habits that don’t seem sinful—until you read what the Bible says
Most Christians know the obvious biblical rules. Don’t steal. Don’t commit adultery. Don’t worship other gods. But what about…
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Jesus didn’t blindly follow religious tradition. Here are 12 times he challenged it
Jesus was deeply rooted in Jewish tradition—but that didn’t stop him from challenging religious practices and interpretations he believed…
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Why more Americans are leaving church without leaving spirituality behind
Have you noticed something strange about American spirituality? Church pews may be getting quieter in some communities, but spirituality…
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Muslim women call America home—but many are still treated like they don’t belong
Being a Muslim woman in America can mean feeling completely at home—and still being treated like an outsider. For…
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12 religious teachings women are questioning more than ever
For generations, some religious teachings about women were treated as settled rules: submit to your husband, prioritize marriage and…
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10 key reasons the first Christians broke away from Jewish tradition
Do you think Christianity would look dramatically different today if its earliest Gentile converts had been required to follow…
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What Christians can learn from atheists about navigating modern life
Christians and atheists may disagree about life’s biggest questions, but disagreement doesn’t mean there is nothing to learn from…
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Beliefs that make Christianity distinctive among world religions
Christianity shares important ideas with other religions, from prayer and moral responsibility to generosity and care for others. But…
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10 Bible questions even longtime Christians struggle to answer
Americans may be less religious than they once were, but that doesn’t mean they’ve stopped asking questions about God,…
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Is Critical Theory reshaping Christianity—or helping churches confront injustice?
If our theology suddenly conflicts with the politics of the people sitting in our pews, which one are we…
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Why don’t Latter-day Saints drink coffee? 13 beliefs and practices outsiders often wonder about
You’ve probably seen Latter-day Saint missionaries riding bikes through your neighborhood, heard about strict rules involving coffee and alcohol,…
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Mormon beliefs that differ from mainstream Christianity
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints considers itself Christian, with Jesus Christ at the center of its…
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Predictions attributed to Jesus that Christians believe came true
For nearly 2,000 years, Christians have pointed to statements attributed to Jesus as prophecies that were later fulfilled. Some…
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What happens when AI starts doing things once reserved for God?
When circuits claim the power to bless or condemn, we’re forced to reconsider what it truly means to be…
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12 reasons Christians and Muslims view the Virgin Mary differently
Most of us think we know who the Virgin Mary is, but it depends a lot on whether you…
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10 awkward questions new believers are afraid to ask about baptism
Beneath the calm surface of a baptismal pool, a swirl of unspoken anxieties often moves faster than the water…
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Were you hurt by a church? 10 ways the damage can follow you
When harm comes wrapped in holiness, it can quietly reshape how a person understands trust, worth, and safety for…
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Does being smarter make you less likely to believe in God?
The more carefully scientists measure how we think, the harder it becomes to ignore an uncomfortable pattern about intelligence,…
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Ancient sources outside the Bible that mention Jesus or his followers
Was Jesus of Nazareth a real historical person? For most historians who study the ancient world, the answer is…
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Why church pews are emptying while tarot, crystals and astrology are booming
Have you ever wondered why church pews seem emptier while your social feeds are filled with tarot readings, crystals,…
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What we often get wrong about Muslim American women
There is no single experience of being a Muslim woman in America—and that’s perhaps the first stereotype worth abandoning….
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Can a loving God and terrible suffering both exist?
If God is both loving and all-powerful, why do children get cancer? Why do earthquakes bury families alive? Why…
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11 things Jesus said that still make people pause and think in 2026
Some words never seem to grow old, and these are the ones people keep coming back to when life…
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10 ways to know when your guardian angel is probably leaving warning signs
The most overlooked spiritual messages may not come from dramatic events, but from the tiny disruptions, instincts, and encounters…
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Differences between Catholic and Protestant Bibles explained
Pick up a Catholic Bible and a Protestant Bible, and one difference becomes obvious almost immediately: they do not…
