Pope Francis’ 2014 Schedule Will Keep Him Busy

As he starts his second papal year, Pope Francis has a full schedule that contains many highlights and important events for the Catholic Church.

Religion Declining Among America’s Youth

More and more American youngsters are turning away from the religious faith they were born into.  While some refuse to attribute the trend to

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Pastor of Los Angeles Baptist Church Defends LGBTQ and Gains Support from Local Atheists

Pastor Seth Pickens of Zion Hill Baptist Church, located in the southern part of Los Angeles, has come under fire after performing a union

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Could the Catholic Church Support Civil Unions?

In a recent interview with Corriere della Sera, an Italian magazine, Pope Francis has indicated that one day the Catholic Church could support civil unions. The

Pope Francis’ Popularity: Too Much of a Good Thing?

These days, Pope Francis is the iconic Pope of the 21st century, with his revolutionary views and assertions on age-old issues that the Catholic

Ash Wednesday and Lent: The Meaning Behind the Sacrifice

With Ash Wednesday upon us, there are a vast number of Christians all over the world attempting to take up the challenge of sacrificing

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Storming Zion: A Historical Account of Government Raids on New Religious Movements

Four years ago I set out with my colleague Susan Palmer to collect data on government raids targeting new or nontraditional religious movements (NRMs).

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Your Movie Theater is Being Taken Over by Megachurch Pastor Rick Warren

Christian leaders have announced plans to rent out every screen in a number of multiscreen theaters in the States. Several leaders, including the megachurch

First Official UK Wedding in a Scientology Church

The first official Scientology wedding in England took place Sunday February 23 at the Scientology Church at 146 Queen Victoria Street, London. For most

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Project Bravo: Putting The Word of God into the Hands of Soldiers

Marietta, Georgia resident Valerie Winchell started Project Bravo with her son 8 years ago. It would later end up putting the word of God