Cultural Christianity: Richard Dawkins, Atheism, and Morality

A middle-of-the-night ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court trashed restrictions on worship services in New York State. What does this bode for the future of religious liberty?

A story about a Washington state man who doctors say “came back from the dead” after his heart stopped has gone viral. What lessons can we learn?

Reports show that restrictions on religion by the government are at a record high—and that Christianity is the most persecuted faith in the world. Is this a preview of things to come?

A new discovery in Israel backs up claims in the Book of Judges that the ancient Israelites contended with the Canaanites for parts of the land promised to Moses.

The Amazing Randi was an escape artist who later disproved many spiritual and paranormal claims. But did he miss the greatest truths of all?

In a new documentary, Pope Francis has generated controversy by expressing support for civil unions for same-sex couples? What should Christians think?

In a new teaching, Pope Francis argues, “The right to private property can only be considered a secondary natural right.” Many believers might be surprised to learn this. What does the Bible say?

Now trending in the travel sector, “flights to nowhere” are being snapped up by stir-crazy flyers as the pandemic labors on. How does this compare to God’s plans for us?

A new book traces the history of Thomas Jefferson’s highly edited account of Jesus’ life. Are Christians today similarly treating the gospel like a buffet?

A 167-foot-tall monument to answered prayer is soon to rise in England. What story will the anticipated one million “prayer bricks” tell?

Responding to legislative protests, the Pentagon has moved to guarantee religious rights for servicemembers. Some opponents are upset.

Record-breaking fires across the Pacific Northwest, especially California, spell disaster for thousands of residents. Does this have anything to do with the end times?

Barna president David Kinnaman said as many as one in five American churches could close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What does this mean for the larger Christian church?

One of the most vital questions asked in the Bible is found in Matthew 16:15, when Jesus asks the twelve, “Who do you say that I am?” A new survey reveals Americans’ answers to that same question—and the responses might surprise you!

A respected magazine has published an article asserting secularism is on the rise while religious adherence is waning. Are its claims true—and if so, what does it mean in these last days?

A new outbreak of wildfires in Northern California threatens thousands of homes and the people who live in them. Through the tumult, we can take comfort in God’s promises.

The ongoing dispute between a Protestant church in a remote part of Los Angeles County and local officials now sees the church holding indoor, in-person worship in defiance of a court order. What’s next, and what does this mean for the future?

“What must I do to be saved?” is an age-old question. But a new survey says that a near-majority of Americans believe that being a good person can be your ticket to heaven. Is that true?

There appears to be a divide in evangelical Christianity over how churches should worship: packed in as normal or socially distant. What’s God got to do with it?

The CEOs of Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Apple appeared virtually before a House Judiciary Subcommittee on claims of antitrust violations. How does this affect you—and your eternal life?

Despite reports about Americans turning to faith in the pandemic, engagement with the Bible has declined. Why? And what does this mean for the church—and for believers?

Declaring the ancient Hagia Sophia a Muslim worship center again, Turkey has upset European allies and left Pope Francis “very pained.” What does it mean for global religious tensions?

Many orthodox believers found much to cheer in recent Supreme Court rulings. But will these “victories” be short-lived? What does the future hold?

Even as the country celebrated another Independence Day, American patriotism is at an unprecedented low. What does this mean for the nation’s future? And what is God calling us to do?

Even as congregations reopen, many Americans say they’re unwilling to sit in a pew just yet. Now an academic predicts a “religion recession” as the pandemic continues, but what does the Bible predict?

On June 15, a majority of Supreme Court justices ruled that employers can’t discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Will this harm the free exercise of religion?

Just when you’d almost forgotten, the Mayan calendar is back! People predicted the end of the world in 2012 based on an interpretation of this calendar, but the numbers were off: Now it’s proposed to be in 2020. Or is it?

New research in Israel documents the presence of the Canaanites as a “homogeneous group” that lived in Israel before Abraham’s arrival. Bible skeptics lose another argument.

Advances in virtual reality technology, “chatbots,” and even a proposal to capture memories from the just-deceased fuel speculation on whether humans can live forever. God, however, has a far better plan.

As millions say they’re more than ready to return to work, church, and even the hairdresser’s, a growing number of people credit the coronavirus lockdown for various lifestyle improvements. What about you?