Mark A. Kellner

Hulu will let Texas church promote services after reversing ‘religious indoctrination’ ban

Hulu will allow a church in Fort Worth, Texas, to air ads for a weeknight worship service after the streaming service reversed a decision to reject the 22-second spot as "religious indoctrination," the church's pastor says.

February 29, 2024

Half of evangelicals see immigrants as drain on resources, new poll shows

Half of U.S. evangelicals said recent immigrants are a "drain on economic resources," while 37% said immigrants are a threat to "law and order" in a new survey.

February 29, 2024

United Methodist Church faces 43% budget cut amid exodus of congregations

The United Methodist Church is facing a more than 40% cut in its four-year budget due to the exodus of thousands of congregations over policies on ordination and LGBTQ issues, according to the church's official news service.

February 26, 2024

Higher Ground: Attacks against churches soar

Welcome to Higher Ground, the newsletter and website dedicated to helping families of faith navigate a chaotic world with rigorous reporting, commentary and analysis on national, global and cultural issues, with reporting from the experienced journalists of The Washington Times.

February 26, 2024

Israeli representatives find Christian allies at evangelical broadcasters’ event

Israelis at the National Religious Broadcasters International Christian Media Convention are finding sympathetic, if not enthusiastic, support -- especially among evangelicals.

February 22, 2024

Religious group calls mockery of faith at a transgender funeral in NYC a ‘hate crime’

A Catholic advocacy group called on New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York City District Attorney Alan Bragg to investigate what the group sees as a "hate crime" committed by transgender activists who arranged a funeral at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City last week and openly mocked the church and Catholicism.

February 21, 2024

‘Jesus’ decal on German taxi nets driver $1,000 fine threat

A Muslim convert to Christianity in Essen, Germany, has been threatened with a fine of EUR1,000 ($1,080.64 U.S.) for displaying a decal with a Bible verse on the rear window of his taxi.

February 21, 2024

Attacks on U.S. churches more than doubled in 2023, Family Research Council says

Incidents of arson, vandalism and other hostile acts against U.S. churches rose to at least 436 last year, more than double the number recorded in 2022, the Family Research Council says.

February 20, 2024

Southern Baptists asked to create independent nonprofit to combat sexual abuse, leaders told

Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention say they intend to establish a separate nonprofit organization to handle sexual abuse claims.

February 20, 2024

Antisemitic incidents spur 10-fold increase in 2022 Jewish giving, survey finds

U.S. Jews who experienced antisemitism gave almost 10 times more to charity in 2022 than those who did not encounter anti-Jewish sentiment or acts, a survey reported Tuesday.

February 19, 2024

St. Patrick’s Cathedral funeral for transgender activist prompts ‘Mass of Reparation,’ church says

Catholic officials in New York held a Mass of Reparation on Saturday following what it called "scandalous behavior" at a Thursday funeral for an atheist transgender woman and former sex worker.

February 19, 2024

Higher Ground: Why did God allow the Lakewood Church shooting?

Welcome to Higher Ground, the newsletter and website dedicated to helping families of faith navigate a chaotic world with rigorous reporting, commentary and analysis on national, global and cultural issues, with reporting from the experienced journalists of The Washington Times.

February 19, 2024

Amid mainstream media meltdown, Christian broadcasters thrive and innovate to share message

Christian broadcasters gather this week in Nashville for the National Religious Broadcasters' International Christian Media Convention.

February 18, 2024

Soldiers with religious dietary needs paying twice for meals at Fort Cavazos, group says

Dozens of soldiers at Fort Cavazos in Texas, whose religion requires dietary accommodations, are being forced to pay for meals their faith won't allow them to eat, according to an advocacy group.

February 16, 2024

BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Modern Monarchy’

Robert Hardman's "The Making of a King" looks at a world most readers will never directly experience.

February 15, 2024

Democrats decry evangelical pastor Hibbs as ‘Christian nationalist’ after House prayer

A conservative California preacher invited to deliver the invocation as a guest chaplain in the U.S. House last month has drawn the ire of self-identified atheist Rep. Jared Huffman and 25 other House Democrats.

February 15, 2024

Muslim parents in Minneapolis-area school district can pull children from sexuality, gender classes

Muslim parents in a suburban Minneapolis school district will be able to opt their children out of a gender identity and sexuality curriculum that's part of elementary school English classes.

February 15, 2024

Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day confluence creates Catholic candy crisis

Observant Catholics face a significant choice this week: Do they fast for Ash Wednesday or feast on chocolates for Valentine's Day?

February 13, 2024

U.S. Jews feel less secure after Hamas attacks, nearly half change behavior: Survey

Nearly half of U.S. Jews say they have changed their behavior for fear of attacks, with more than 40% saying they avoid doing anything that identifies them as Jewish.

February 13, 2024

Accused shooter at Houston megachurch had history of mental illness, used male, female names

The 36-year-old woman who shot an AR-15 rifle inside Pastor Joel Osteen's megachurch in Houston on Sunday was known by police to have had mental health issues, and at least six arrests under a male name, Houston police said Monday.

February 12, 2024