Christianity

THE DAMASCUS ROAD, by Jay Parini. (Doubleday, $27.95.) Parini, a poet, novelist and biographer whose previous books include a historical account of Jesus, here uses fiction to imagine the life and times of St. Paul and explore the early spread of Christianity…

A tree grows in North Carolina, and it has been growing there for a long, looooooong time. According to a new study published today (May 9) in the journal Environmental Research Communications, scientists studying tree rings in North Carolina's Black River s…

According to a group of anti-gay (and pro-conversion therapy) bigots under the name Gone2Far, Mayor Pete Buttigieg represents the Gay Agenda’s “kill shot” against True Christianity™. Mayor Pete Buttigieg is publicly challenging the definition of what a Chris…

A Taylor University freshman and a recent grad share their perspectives on Mike Pence chosen to give commencement address. Jenna Watson, jenna.watson@indystar.com WASHINGTON  President Donald Trump began a recent National Day of Prayer event recognizing th…

As an American Christian, its clear to me that Im living in an increasingly secular nation. And by secular, I don’t mean most Americans are atheist or agnostic. Nor do I mean most Americans are hesitant to bring their religion into public discussions. Instead…

China's total Christian population is now thought to number anywhere between 25 million and 100 million people Photo: GETTY Getty Images A local government communications agency in China recently held a seminar to discuss with Communist Party members the "enormous harm" Christianity is to the atheist nation and identify ways…

Shapiro blames our woes on our retreat from Judeo-Christian principles. But history presents a more complicated picture. Ben Shapiro is arguably the most popular conservative commentator in the country. He’s made a name for himself as a lib-owning, fast-talki…

Tons of awesome courses in one awesome channel! Nicole Sweeney teaches you sociology, Carrie Anne Philbin teaches you computer science, Craig Benzine teaches film history, and Mike Rugnetta is teaching mythology! Check out the playlists for past courses in …

She broke ground for women in the church — even ones who didn’t agree with her. Rachel Held Evans ruled a corner of the Christian internet for the past decade, where she challenged the evangelical faith of her childhood, advocating for women and LGBTQ rights …

When Christian author Rachel Held Evans died unexpectedly last week from brain swelling, it set off a wave of lament online. Following the announcement of her passing, the hashtag #becauseofRHE trended globally on Twitter as people retold stories of how Evans…