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Virtual worshippers often satisfied, but more Americans choose in-person services

Adelle M Banks Mon 5 Jun 2023 10:49 BST

'Broadly speaking, the survey finds that most Americans who watch religious services on screens are happy with them,' Pew researchers found.

Why all the heaven and hell, Lewis Capaldi?

Josh Hinton | Wed 31 May 2023 6:34 BST

We're spiritual beings made by a heavenly God, and our culture still feels the weight of Scripture.
Should Christians give up on football?

Peter Crumpler | Wed 31 May 2023 6:26 BST

As the English Premier League season draws to a close, is the gulf between faith and football now so wide that Christians should be embarrassed about playing any part in 'the beautiful game'?
Pastor who lost daughter in Nashville Christian school shooting is 'learning to live with sadness'

Jennifer Lee | Wed 31 May 2023 6:25 BST

The senior pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Chad Scruggs, has spoken about how he is living with the pain of grief in his first sermon since his 9-year-old daughter was killed in a Christian school shooting in Nashville.
We can find all the answers for life's questions in the Bible

Latanya Fraser Cato | Tue 30 May 2023 8:52 BST

We ask many questions about life daily. Why am I here? What's my purpose? What will tomorrow be like? Why is there so much evil within this world?
What kind of freedom do we have in Christ?

Jo Fuller | Tue 30 May 2023 8:16 BST

Our freedom cost us nothing but it cost Christ everything. It was and is an amazing gift of grace to us.
Study reveals doubts about God

Leonardo Blair | Mon 29 May 2023 6:27 BST

While less than half of adults in the U.S. believe in God without a doubt or attend religious services frequently, the majority, almost 80%, say they still pray, a new study from NORC at the University of Chicago shows.
What is Pentecost and why do we celebrate it?

Neil Rees | Sun 28 May 2023 7:28 BST

Pentecost Sunday falls this year on Sunday 28 May. It's a day in the Church calendar which goes back to the Early Church, and transcends denominational boundaries.
Christian celebrity culture, megachurches are a turn-off, poll finds

Leonardo Blair | Sat 27 May 2023 6:55 BST

While a majority of Americans have a positive view of Jesus, most, including Christians, also have a negative opinion of celebrity Christian culture, celebrity pastors, Evangelicals, megachurches and famous worship bands, a new study from Barna Group shows.
Tim Keller: a tribute

J John | Wed 24 May 2023 6:14 BST

Tim had many roles – pastor, theologian, writer – but perhaps the most important was that of evangelist. So here, as an evangelist, I want to comment on a few notable aspects of Tim's remarkable life and ministry in proclaiming the gospel.
Intel wins 2023's most faith-friendly company as Fortune 500 warms to religious diversity

Kathryn Post | Tue 23 May 2023 6:29 BST

The basic idea of religious freedom is that you're free to have a faith, change your faith or have no faith at all,' said Brian Grim, Religious Freedom and Business Foundation president.
Why are Christians so divided? Psychology gives us some answers – and solutions

Heather Tomlinson | Sat 20 May 2023 6:18 BST

While secular psychology is often not seen as a Christian's friend, it has produced some fascinating research into how and why human beings divide with each other.