RELIGION

Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Where Scottie Scheffler’s Story Really Begins

Scottie Scheffler’s rise in golf didn’t happen overnight. His journey started in Ridgewood, New Jersey, in 1996—a place many might not expect for a future champion. Life changed when he was just six years old after his family moved to Texas due to the events in 2001. Settling in Dallas, his parents

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Apr 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Music Meets Faith: A New Voice in Country and Christian Charts

Brandon Lake, a singer who grew up in South Carolina, is blending gospel melodies with the twang of Nashville. His recent work shows how religious themes can fit into modern country music, a trend that dates back decades. Lake’s latest single with Lainey Wilson, “The Jesus I Know Now, ” drops on Goo

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

Religion and Mental Health: New Ways to Help

The article looks at how faith can help people with early psychosis. It shows that different religions see mental illness in many ways. For example, Christians, Muslims and Indigenous groups each have their own ideas about what causes psychosis. These beliefs influence how people look for h

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Apr 02 2026SPORTS

Lamine Yamal Speaks Out Against Hate on the Field

The 18‑year‑old forward from Barcelona has drawn attention not only for his skill but also for the background he carries. Born in Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain, his parents come from Morocco and Equatorial Guinea. This mix gives him a unique heritage that he shares openly with fans. Yamal is comfor

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Apr 02 2026CRIME

Church robbery sparks hate‑crime investigation

Police in Queens are looking for a man who stole money and defaced holy water at St. Anastasia Catholic Church over the weekend. The incident happened around 11:45 a. m. on Saturday. The suspect entered the church, poured liquid into the baptismal font, and took an unknown amount of cash from the

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Religious words in war debates: What should leaders avoid?

A top military leader recently spoke out against mixing faith and war decisions. The former Navy captain turned senator argued that religion shouldn’t shape how the country fights overseas. He pointed out that even as a person of faith himself, he finds it wrong for defense leaders to blend prayers

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

How Faith Shapes Drinking Habits in Canada

Research shows that people who value religion or spirituality often drink less alcohol. But most studies don’t consider whether someone’s specific faith changes this effect. A recent study looked at over 10, 000 Canadians to see if religious affiliation—like being Protestant, Catholic, or atheist—af

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Are strange flying objects just aliens or something else?

Last month a top US leader stirred up a fresh debate by hinting that voices in history might be right when they call unexplained flying objects “demons. ” That remark triggered immediate pushback from scientists who argue anything worth studying should be measured with instruments, not described wit

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Apr 02 2026OPINION

Do we really rank above a lion or below a diamond? The outdated idea that still shapes our world

For centuries, many cultures believed in a strict ladder of life where everything had its fixed spot. At the top sat the divine, followed by humans, animals, plants, and even rocks. Humans weren't just ranked above animals—they were split further by social class and morality. The idea suggested some

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Keeping Young Mormons on the Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints is facing a sharp shift. When the country split into political camps, many people began to see their faith through that same lens. Now, a growing number of younger church members feel that the church’s strong conservative image does not match the

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