Transgender inclusion? World’s major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people
The Associated Press
The Vatican has issued a new document rejecting the concept of changing one’s biological sex – a setback for transgender people who...
A new Texas law allows schools to hire chaplains as counselors. So far, only...
By Annie Xia, The Texas Tribune
Last year, Texas passed a law allowing school districts to recruit chaplains using school safety funds. So far, only...
HOLLAND: Spiritual sign or natural occurrence?
By William F. Holland Jr. Ph.D.
Ordained/Licensed Christian minister
A few readers have asked me lately about my thoughts on the coming eclipse. I’m sure that...
Story of Lost Sheep shows importance of everyone
Jesus told the Parable of the Lost Sheep in Matthew 18:12-14 and Luke 15:1-7 to show that every person is of singular importance to...
NUGGETS: The world or Christianity, you choose!
By Jannie Linney
I was “Born Again” of the Spirit of God in May 1971. From that time, I have been studying the Word of...
Response to resurrection runs the gamut
Happy Easter season. Churches everywhere are reading the resurrection story from the gospels this past week.
One interesting bit about the gospels is they don’t...
Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over a blustery Easter Sunday Mass in St....
By NICOLE WINFIELD
The Associated Press
ROME Rallying from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems, Pope Francis led some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday...
A year after deadly Nashville shooting, Christian school relies on faith — and adopted...
By TRAVIS LOLLER
The Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Nearly a year after a shooting at a Christian elementary school in Nashville that left three adults...
Pope presides over Easter Vigil after skipping Good Friday at the last minute
By NICOLE WINFIELD
The Associated Press
ROME Pope Francis presided over the Vatican's somber Easter Vigil service on Saturday night, a day after making the...
Easter is March 31 this year. Here’s why many Christians will wake up before...
By HOLLY MEYER
The Associated Press
On Easter morning, many Christians wake before dawn to celebrate their belief in the resurrection of Jesus, the son...