1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (135+ words) I swear before I get done writing this newsletter, I will have written up a big report on nearly every American Protestant denomination. Just looking through the archive, I think I've tackled at least seven of them so far (TEC,…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (105+ words) One of the hottest tickets in the Vatican's backyard these days is for a four-lecture series on the Antichrist being given by Silicon Valley tech billionaire Peter Thiel. Thiel brings his Antichrist lectures to the Vatican's doorstep, and Catholic institutions…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (118+ words) You've seen it in bookstores " the metallic turquoise spine peeking out from the shelf under "Eastern Religions." Or, perhaps, another of its more'understated editions'rendered in muted tones. It is "The Tibetan Book of the Dead," arguably the most well-known Tibetan…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (542+ words) OpinionNikki Hardeman "|" March 12, 2026 This summer, the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team will be celebrated in Las Vegas, hosted by none other than American rapper Flavor Flav. The event promises music, spotlight and unmistakable enthusiasm. What stands out most is not the…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (817+ words) NewsJoe Marlow "|" March 13, 2026 Editor's note: It is BNG's practice, when possible, to present diverse viewpoints in our opinion section. The piece below was written at the editor's request to represent a conservative viewpoint that will resonate with readers who consider…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (375+ words) OpinionEarl Chappell "|" March 12, 2026 As I was reflecting on the temptations of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 4:1-10, I began to look at the third temptation with different eyes. At once, the thought came to me how there are so many professing…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (728+ words) NewsJeff Brumley "|" March 12, 2026 Congregations can become so focused on formalities and outward appearances that they forget the importance of seeking connection through stronger relationships, said Andy Hale, author of Mending the Fracturing Church: How to Navigate Conflict and Build Trust…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (613+ words) OpinionBill Leonard, Senior Columnist "|" March 12, 2026 In the concluding chapter of American Mainline Christianity: Its Changing Shape and Future, Wade Clark Roof and William McKinney predicted this: The churches of the Protestant establishment, long in a state of relative decline, will…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (571+ words) OpinionHunt Priest "|" March 12, 2026 In the midst of our current mental health crisis, the Christian church, its leadership and members should be deeply curious about the renewal of widespread cultural interest in psychedelic healing and the possibility for ministry within it....

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (86+ words) At dawn, the parish compound of St. Michael's School near Lang'ata Women's Prison begins to stir moments before Nairobi's traffic thickens. Kenyan sisters safeguard children of the incarcerated - Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Check…...