The Weekend – 10-5-2024
Christians Give at Record Levels to Fund Israel Relief
The war has spurred millions in donations to ministries that provide everything from emergency supplies to security gear for future attacks.
The Olympics’ Most Iconic Photo Has a Christian Message
The raised index finger of levitating surfer Gabriel Medina is the latest sign that sports success has made Brazilian evangelicals less marginalized and more confident.
America’s ‘First Evangelical President’ Might Not Have Been a Christian at All
Two new books probe the mysteries of Abraham Lincoln’s public and private relationship to religion.
Why Israel’s Most Pious Jews Refuse Military Service
Messianic Jewish leader explains how Christians can best engage the ultra-Orthodox Haredim, who tremble at God’s word as they avoid the war in Gaza.
Should I Offer My Pronouns?
Gendered language is increasingly controversial in public life. Christians are grappling with how to engage.
Died: Rodney Stark, Sociologist Who Said Religion Is a Rational Choice
His theories of conversion and competition shaped widely held views of church growth and decline.
Kids Bible Stories Get the Kickstarter Treatment
The bespoke ‘Book of Belonging’ aims to highlight more women from Scripture and spur imaginations with unique illustrations.
God Was Faithful to These Chinese Families in the American South
A new documentary goes deep on a surprising history. Which happens to be mine too.
Why Ukraine Calls Upon Michael the Archangel
How the country’s patron saint earned his reputation as a protector.