Leonardo Blair
'No credible religious argument' against Covid-19 vaccine, says Robert Jeffress
Pastor Robert Jeffress, leader of the 12,000-member First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, says there "there is no credible religious argument against" Covid-19 vaccines as an increasing number of Americans seek religious exemptions to vaccination mandates.
More college-educated women having babies out of wedlock - study
Facing diminishing returns from their education and overall economic insecurity, women with college degrees are now six times more likely to give birth to their first child out of wedlock than their counterparts just 25 years ago, a new study from Johns Hopkins University shows.
In 2020, white churchgoers favoured Trump, religious 'nones' Biden - study
A majority of white Americans, particularly evangelicals who attend worship services regularly, voted for former President Donald Trump in 2020, while President Joe Biden was the overwhelming favorite among religiously unaffiliated voters, especially among those who identify as atheists and agnostics.
Americans increasingly open to evolution
With increased exposure to college-level education and declining levels of religious belief, a majority of Americans now believe in evolution after nearly two decades of being nearly evenly split on the issue, according to a new study.
Churches will one day be able to host virtual reality services on Facebook, says COO Sheryl Sandberg
Calling faith communities the "best of Facebook," the social media giant's Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg said she's looking forward to the day when churches and other religious groups begin hosting services in virtual reality on the platform as many flocked to the service amid the pandemic to stay connected.
Many black churchgoers favour hybrid approach to church
The Trends in the Black Church study also found that black church pastors were able to innovate during the pandemic.
Jerry Falwell Jr wants Liberty University to drop $40m lawsuit
Disgraced former president and chancellor of Liberty University, Jerry Falwell Jr., wants leaders of the evangelical institution founded by his father to stop apparently trying to ruin his reputation and publicly shame him after resigning in the wake of an explosive sex scandal last summer.
In 2019, more Protestant churches closed in the US than opened
With fewer than 50% of Americans holding formal memberships in churches in 80 years, more Protestant churches are closing than opening nationwide, and further decline appears "inevitable," new data show.
Christian behind massage parlor mass shooting had 'sexual addiction' - police
Christian mass shooter Robert Aaron Long, 21, told police he was addicted to pornography and was trying to eliminate "temptation" when he shot up three massage parlors in the Atlanta area, killing eight people who were mostly Asian women.
John MacArthur says he wouldn't fight for religious freedom
While studies show most Americans support religious freedom as a core component of American cultural values, Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, said he doesn't support it because it allows idolatry.
Civil rights activist and pastor becomes Georgia's first black senator
Longtime civil rights activist the Rev Raphael Warnock was elected as Georgia's first black senator, defeating Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler in a closely contested runoff contest.
US Supreme Court blocks New York restrictions on places of worship
"The Supreme Court has made it clear that governors can no longer use a public health emergency as a pretext for dictates shutting or severely restricting the use of houses of worship while secular businesses and activities they deem 'essential' â and even certain favored 'non-essential' secular businesses and activities â are not subjected to the same draconian restrictions," said the Thomas More Society.
Pastors and pro-lifers celebrate confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
Conservative leaders and prominent evangelical pastors praised the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett as an associate justice to the U.S. Supreme Court Monday evening, describing her as a fair and highly qualified voice to join the bench.
Churches drive online giving as collection plates take a hit
Churches across all denominations are now increasingly turning to online giving as a majority of them report reduced giving in the pews amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Ministry Brands.
Pope Francis signals approval of same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis has called for the creation of civil union laws that would help same-sex couples create families as "children of God," challenging a previous conclusion by the Catholic Church that endorsing such unions would be an "approval of deviant behavior."
Teens are sleeping better and enjoying more family time during pandemic - report
While the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in declining mental health for many adults, the findings are different for teenagers, particularly those in two-parent households.