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Early depictions of biblical heroines Jael and Deborah found

The earliest known depiction of biblical heroines Jael and Deborah was discovered at an ancient synagogue in Israel, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced.

07/18/2022 - By Kathryn Post / Religion News Service

Churches adjust as inflation impacts ministry costs

Some economists cite various factors in saying the country hasn’t technically hit a recession. But for Americans facing decades-high inflation and record gas prices impacting grocery bills, it certainly feels like one.

07/12/2022 - By Scott Barkley / Baptist Press

Churches often view abuse as moral failing, not predatory act

Churches often turn against adult survivors of abuse rather than helping them—seeing them as threats to the church rather than beloved members of the community, some experts say.

07/07/2022 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

Lawsuit against McLean Bible and David Platt dismissed

A yearlong legal battle over a contested election at a prominent Washington, D.C.-area church appears to be over for now.

06/28/2022 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

Gallup Poll: Americans’ belief in God at low level

In the latest Gallup Poll, belief in God dipped to 81 percent, down 6 percentage points from 2017, and the lowest since Gallup first asked the question in 1944.

06/22/2022 - By Yonat Shimron / Religion News Service

Christian shooting survivor urges more than thoughts, prayers

When she heard about the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, a flood of memories swept over Taylor Schumann.

05/31/2022 - By Emily McFarlan Miller / Religion News Service

McLean leaders hope election will resolve lawsuit

Leaders of a prominent Washington, D.C.-area congregation hope to end an ongoing conflict by redoing a contested church election.

05/23/2022 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

Inflation hits church ministries across income levels

In the low-income South Dallas community Cornerstone Baptist Church serves, inflation has led some members to choose between keeping gas in their tanks or driving to church.

05/11/2022 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

¿Qué te da gozo? Comunidad fortalecida por hacer preguntas inesperadas

Hay personas en los vecindarios, especialmente en los vecindarios negros y latinos, cuyos talentos no se han aprovechado.

05/10/2022 - By Shari Finnell

Religious Americans hold complicated views on abortion

Most religious Americans believe abortion should be legal. Most believe there are times when it should not be. And no matter their views, religious Americans are willing to help friends or family who choose abortion.

05/10/2022 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

American white evangelicals hold minority view on abortion

Several polls in recent days have shown a majority of Americans think abortion should be legal, and a new Pew Research survey is no exception.

05/10/2022 - By Yonat Shimron / Religion News Service

Lifespan of worship music short and getting shorter

A new study—”Worship at the Speed of Sound” from Southern Wesleyan University professor Mike Tapper and colleagues—found the lifespan of a hit worship song has declined dramatically in recent years.

05/03/2022 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service