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Brian Snyder / Reuters Ted Cruz's Tithing Problem
Many Christians believe God requires the faithful to donate a tenth of their income to charity. Will they vote for a candidate who doesn’t?
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Frank Augstein / AP The Selective Outrage of the Anglican Church
The global communion suspended its Episcopal branch for accepting same-sex marriage—yet has failed to address dubious behavior of its leaders elsewhere.
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Charlie Neibergall / AP Can Donald Trump Take Up the Mantle of Jerry Falwell?
When the billionaire speaks at Liberty University, he'll have a chance to solidify support from evangelicals.
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Ariel Schalit / AP The Greatest Story Ever Told?
It’s not just religion that keeps the Christmas tale going—it offers all the elements of a gripping narrative.
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David Goldman / AP Can the Religious Right Give Ted Cruz the Win?
Conservative Christian leaders anointed the Texas senator at a secret gathering. Will their support propel him above Trump?
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Phil Sears / AP Your Christmas Nativity Scene Is a Lie
There probably weren’t three kings. And Jesus wasn't blonde.
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Transcendent Productions Why Christians Need to Laugh at Themselves
Religious humor—when done right—can benefit everyone.
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Spire / Flickr Defining 'Evangelical'
Its meaning has shifted throughout Christianity’s long history and changes depending on who you ask. Why?
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Norm Shafer / AP Jerry Falwell Jr.'s Troubling Remarks on Guns
The Liberty University president told students that with more concealed-carry permits, “we could end those Muslims.”
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Scott Morgan / Reuters Trump’s Proposals Could Backfire on Christians
The Republican candidate’s attacks on Muslims threaten the religious freedom of all faiths.
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AP Saint Fred
Mister Rogers, the iconic television host, was a Presbyterian minister—but his show touched people of all faiths.
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Joshua Roberts / Reuters Are Americans Lying to Pollsters About Same-Sex Marriage?
Some conservatives think the public isn’t telling the truth about the extent of its support. They may be right—but not in the way they think.
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Kerry Hayes Spotlight’s Homage to Truth-Telling
The film’s telling of the Catholic Church’s sex abuses reminds viewers how good, honest journalism has the power to transform a community.
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Greg Allen / Invision / AP Oprah Finds Reasons to Believe
Her seven-night miniseries may highlight similarities between religions, but it also seeks to render the complexities of various faiths honestly.
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Terry Johnston / Flickr The Downfall of the Ex-Gay Movement
What went wrong with the conversion ministry, according to Alan Chambers, who once led its largest organization
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Mark Lennihan / AP How Todd Starnes Is Compromising Fox News's Credibility
The rogue journalist has a history of erroneous reporting and outrageous comments, but the network doesn't seem to be moved by it.
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Joshua Roberts / Reuters Why Do Evangelicals Support Donald Trump?
The brash Manhattan billionaire would seem to stand for values they despise—yet conservative Christian voters are flocking to his campaign.
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Allison Shelley / Reuters Franklin Graham's Turn Toward Intolerance
The famed evangelist, who made his reputation with humanitarian works, calls for a halt to “all immigration of Muslims to the U.S.”
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Andrew Kelly/Reuters How Christians Turned Against Gay Conversion Therapy
Obama's call to ban the practice reflects a tectonic shift within the community that once championed it.
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Reuters Would Jesus Support the Death Penalty?
Scripture seems to back most Americans' view that he would oppose capital punishment—but that hasn't translated into widespread opposition.
