Left Exposed By Middle Eastern Upheaval, Christians Are Fleeing Region
Janine diGiovanni discusses her report in Harper's on the accelerating persecution and uprooting of Christians in the land where the religion was born
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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.
Southern Baptist Seminary Confronts History Of Slaveholding And 'Deep Racism'
In a 71-page report, Southern Baptist leaders are documenting their dark history, as if by telling the story in wrenching detail, they may finally be freed of its taint.
Southern Baptist Seminary Reviews Its Legacy Of Racism
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary released a report detailing its history of slavery and racism. The president says the self-examination represents an "honest lament" for its past sins.
Slave Bible From The 1800s Omitted Key Passages That Could Incite Rebellion
What's notable about this Bible is not just its rarity, but its contents, or rather the lack of certain contents — It excludes any portion of text that might inspire liberation or revolt.
Boundlessly Idealistic, Universal Declaration Of Human Rights Is Still Resisted
Seventy years ago, the global community nearly unanimously approved a list of fundamental human rights. But many of those rights remain unachieved today.
Opinion: Satanic Display Shows Power Of The Bible
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on The Satanic Temple display in the Illinois State Capitol.
He Is Jewish, But Being Santa Is His Calling
Rick Rosenthal has been playing the role of Santa for almost seven years. At StoryCorps, he recalls how it all began.
U.S. Catholic Priest Charged With Sexually Abusing Boys In Philippines
The Rev. Kenneth Hendricks faces charges in Ohio — where he was previously based — of engaging in illicit sexual conduct in foreign places, a federal crime.
Indiana's Religious Left Flexes Its Political Muscle
In a state long known for its deep red conservative credentials, religious progressives in Indiana are now trying to win some political battles by wooing minority communities.