Iranians Are Converting To Evangelical Christianity In Turkey
Changing faith from Islam to Christianity is not allowed in Iran, but more and more Iranians in Turkey are going to church.
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Through Personal Testament, 'Why Religion?' Explores Belief In The 21st Century
Distinguished scholar of Christianity Elaine Pagels sets out to explain why religion is still around today, through the lens of her lived tragedies — the deaths of her son and husband 30 years ago.
In This Bible Study, Science And Faith Don't Have To Compete
"We don't understand all the mysteries of science, we don't know all the mysteries of creation, but we know that they're one and together," a participant said.
Author Traces Christianity's Path From 'Forbidden Religion' To A 'Triumph'
Religion scholar Bart Ehrman says that the early spread of Christianity transformed the entire history of the West — for better or worse. His new book is The Triumph Of Christianity.
'It's Our Right': Christian Congregation In Indonesia Fights To Worship In Its Church
A Christian congregation outside Jakarta built a new church legally, but Muslims in the area object to it. In 2010, the Supreme Court ruled to allow worship at the church, but it remains sealed.
Is It Hateful To Believe In Hell? Bernie Sanders' Questions Prompt Backlash
The senator challenged a Trump nominee over his belief that Muslims are condemned, calling his statements "Islamophobic" and "inflammatory." Evangelical Christians say that's a troubling argument.
The Dark Side Of Easter: Foods Named For Judas Offer Taste Of Treachery
Judas, the apostle who betrayed Jesus, is the archvillain of Easter week (though he has his defenders). He also has an intriguing range of food and drink named after him — from cake to bread to beer.
Christians Turn To Podcasts To Say Things They Can't Say In Church
Toby Morrell and Mike McHargue are among a seemingly growing trend of ex-pastors, musicians and authors who are bucking Christian theology through podcasts.
PHOTOS: At Christmastime, Historic Bethlehem Church In Midst Of Restoration
The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is more than 1,500 years old and in the midst of a large restoration project, cleaning grime off mosaics and giving the church its first face-lift in centuries.
How Technology Helped Martin Luther Change Christianity
As the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's 95 Theses approaches, an exhibit shows how Luther's treatise against the Catholic Church spread, before the advent of modern communications.