Unearthed fishing village may be the birthplace of three of Jesus apostles
For decades archaeologists have searched for the home of Peter, Andrew, and Philip.
What ascetics have taught me about divine light
In the eastern tradition, theosis—union with God—is the goal of the Christian life.
Pay gap for women clergy is decreasing according to new study
Yet challenges remain, with women disproportionately working in part-time and lower-paid jobs.
Pennsylvania nuns sue federal agency over natural gas pipeline
The Adorers of the Blood of Christ are arguing that the Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline violates their religious freedom.
Archaeologists find further evidence of Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem
An excavation also showed that ancient Jerusalem was larger than previously thought.
Michigan FGM case could test bounds of religious liberty
Six people face charges for a procedure a clinic performed on Muslim girls.
To preserve Jewish heritage Egypt plans to restore Alexandria synagogue
The push is in line with President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi’s attempts to emphasize Egypt’s diversity in response to attacks on minority groups.
When the Bible is profane
I led a study of Judges. It wasn't easy.
Muslim Americans worry about discrimination but profess faith in the American dream
Many U.S. Muslims have been mistreated because of their religion, but nearly half say they have also received support for that reason.
After Trinity Lutheran a state court case looks at public funds being given to churches
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a Missouri case may affect a court in New Jersey looking at similar questions of church-state separation.