Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission Meets for the First Time During his second term, President Trump proclaimed that “religion is coming back to America” and has established a Religious Liberty Commission as part of his administration’s renewed focus on faith. This commission follows the earlier launch of the White House Faith Office in February, which succeeded … Read more
Mercy, Forgiveness, and the Ultimate Punishment A fundamental question emerges when society faces the finality of capital punishment: What does it look like to extend mercy to someone condemned to death? One perspective holds that mercy does not necessarily require forgetting or outright forgiving an offender. Instead, it involves a deliberate decision by the state—one … Read more
Overview Throughout the decade, Christianity added 122 million adherents. Despite this numerical growth, its percentage share of the global population experienced a decline.
Changing Trends in Religious Identification Recent observations indicate a growing trend of individuals identifying as having no religious affiliation. Researchers and commentators have noted that a significant part of this shift comes from people leaving established Christian institutions. Understanding the Secular Shift The movement away from traditional Christian practices has been described as a key … Read more
Shifting Religious Landscapes in the United States Recent research indicates that during the decade between 2010 and 2020, Christianity experienced the largest number of adherents leaving the faith compared to other religious groups in the United States. This significant Exodus has prompted questions about the evolving religious identity of the nation. Notable Decline and Emerging … Read more
Spiritual Frameworks: Faith and Family in Israel at War In the quiet moments between sirens, as conflict with Iran erupted earlier this month, I became increasingly aware of the two distinct spiritual languages within our home. One form of faith is instinctive and spontaneous—a product of growing up in a land where the sacred is … Read more
Religious Shifts Among Ohio Adults A recent study conducted by a respected research center has uncovered that roughly 36% of Ohio adults have diverged from the religious traditions their parents once followed. This notable change points to a broader trend of evolving personal faith and the reexamination of long-held spiritual values. Survey Highlights The findings … Read more
Open Opposition to the Proposed Amendment Tony Sundermeier from First Presbyterian Atlanta and his wife, Rev. Katie Sundermeier, have expressed their disagreement with a proposed amendment by signing an open letter. In their joint statement, they emphasized that the essential commitment to preventing discrimination against LGBTQIA+ individuals was already established through Amendment 24-A. According to … Read more
Open Letter Opposes Proposed Amendment Tony Sundermeier of a prominent Atlanta church, along with his wife, Rev. Katie Sundermeier, has publicly expressed their opposition to a proposed amendment through an open letter. The couple emphasized that the core principle of protecting LGBTQIA+ individuals from discrimination was already firmly established under Amendment 24-A. Clarification of the … Read more
Leprosy, Healing, and the Promise of New Life As a child, I listened in awe to the story of Jesus healing a man stricken with leprosy. I was grateful not only that Jesus possessed the power to overcome any disease but also that I was spared from such a dreadful affliction. At the time, the … Read more