Around the world, followers of Christianity face more hostility than any other religious group. Estimates suggest between 360 to 380 million Christians endure some form of persecution each year. In places like Nigeria, Burkina Faso, North Korea, and China, believers risk torture, imprisonment, or ev
Back in the 1980s, Kim Alexis stood out in the modeling world. She hit it big as a teenager before growing into a recognizable name. Even scored a small role on a popular TV show. But fame didn’t make her forget her values. Deep down, she felt uneasy about certain work opportunities and lifestyle ch
Back in the 1700s, many leaders saw education as key to building a strong nation. Noah Webster, famous for his dictionary, was one of them. He believed schools should teach values that match the country’s beliefs. For America, he argued, that meant following Christian principles. Some people still p
Jordan Spieth, born in 1993 in Dallas, Texas, stands out in professional golf not just for his skills but also for his background. Unlike many athletes who keep their personal lives private, Spieth’s heritage and beliefs often come up in discussions about him. His family moved from Pennsylvania to T
Singing about belief used to be normal. Now it turns heads. Carrie Underwood grew up singing hymns every Sunday in Oklahoma, so God-talk feels natural to her. But she also knows Hollywood’s spotlight doesn’t reward quiet faith the way it rewards flashy personalities or trending sounds. When American
Some US officials now frame the country’s stance toward Iran as a holy battle, using religious language to justify military threats. During a recent meeting, Christian leaders placed hands on a top official, asking for divine support in this conflict. One pastor quoted an old Bible story about a Per
Easter arrives every year with a bold claim: love wins, no matter what the world says. In 2026, that claim feels just as surprising—and just as needed—as ever. The holiday marks a moment when a small group of scared, heartbroken people became so convinced by what they saw that they couldn’t stay qui
In Nashville, a couple named Todd and Janet Gatewood started a radio show that mixes religion with digital money. They see falling prices as a chance to buy more bitcoin. Some Christian leaders and entrepreneurs are pushing the idea that cryptocurrencies can help believers invest, worship or even fi
The story of how people in the West got their rights and rules starts with a simple idea: everyone matters. This idea comes from the teachings of Jesus, who talked about love for all people. Those ideas later shaped the documents that give us freedom today, like the Constitution. In early t
The President’s annual speech was full of religious language, most notably the claim that America’s future is guided by a higher power. The Freedom From Religion Foundation said this sounded like an attempt to blend Christianity with national policy, a view shared by many who defend the separatio
