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Hell and Mr. Cameron

Former television star and outspoken Christian, Kirk Cameron, is taking heat for changing his view…

John Cloud
A person in a suit reaches toward a holographic fingerprint scan surrounded by digital security, banking, and network icons, representing biometric authentication and cybersecurity.

Are Digital IDs the Mark of the Beast?

Many people worry that digital identification systems are the mark of the beast. But the…

Shenalyn Page

Marian Statue Attracts Thousands

Thousands flocked to the dedication of the world’s largest statue of the Virgin Mary. Learn…

John Cloud
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Are We Sanitizing Sin?

In a society in which the relativism of right and wrong is a popular philosophy,…

Laurie Lyon

Ultra-processed Foods: Death By a Thousand Bites

Ultra-processed foods dominate the modern American diet, but they harm health, increasing disease risks and…

Shenalyn Page

Social Media Rage Machine

From the U.S. president to the average American, our social media posts are more divisive…

John Cloud
Silhouette of a human head with a glowing brain, overlaid with digital network connections on a blue background, symbolizing artificial intelligence and consciousness.

Human Consciousness: Not So Secret

The newest novel by best-selling author Dan Brown presents an explanation of human consciousness that…

Laurie Lyon

Still Here? What the Bible Says About Date-Setting and the Rapture

Is the Rapture happening today? Despite the claim that caused a social media firestorm this…

Richard Young

Charlie Kirk and the True Hope of the Resurrection

Charlie Kirk’s tragic death has led many to picture him already in heaven. Yet the…

Shenalyn Page

The “KPop Demon Hunters” Deception

Netflix’s hit “KPop Demon Hunters” has broken records with millions of views and glowing reviews—but…

John Cloud
A futuristic digital illustration showing two people wearing virtual reality (VR) headsets, immersed in a virtual experience. One person is reaching out with their hand and smiling. To the right, a glowing, wireframe-style 3D model of a church with a cross on top is depicted, symbolizing the intersection of VR technology and religion. The background is filled with digital network nodes and a blue and purple color scheme.

Christian Chat Bots, VR & the Gospel: Should Churches Have Tech Limits?

In our digital age, churches have embraced technology, and one has even hired an army…

Laurie Lyon

Religious “Nones,” Spirituality, and the Church

A 2023 Pew Research Center survey revealed that 28 percent of Americans check “none” when…

John Cloud