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Artemis II astronaut who isn't religious cried seeing the cross after Moon mission
NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman said that although he is not a religious man, he “broke down in tears” after returning from the mission and felt such intense emotion that he asked to speak with a Navy chaplain.
Young men in the US overtake women on religious commitment, new data shows
Young men in the US are now more likely than young women to say religion plays a central role in their lives, marking a notable shift in long-standing patterns of religious belief, according to new analysis from Gallup.
US monitoring case of pastor arrested in abortion clinic buffer zone
Pastor Johnston made no mention of abortion while within the zone.
New study casts doubt on talk of religious revival in US
Speculation about a possible religious revival in the US has been contradicted by new nationwide research suggesting that little has changed with Americans’ faith habits or identities over the past year.
Christian reactions to Trump's AI 'Jesus' image
Christian leaders and influencers have voiced their disapproval after President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image on social media depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure, with some supporters of the current administration condemning the post as blasphemous.
Bethel Church announces governance review after sexual abuse allegations
Months after Bethel Church announced Pastor Ben Armstrong had been placed on administrative leave, the church says it is bringing in additional third-party oversight and has confirmed the firm leading an independent investigation into sexual abuse allegations against the longtime ministry leader.
Young men are demoralised, not apathetic, says report
A new report is challenging familiar assumptions about the struggles facing young men, arguing that the problem is better understood as discouragement than indifference.
Trump deletes Christ-like AI image after backlash
Trump blamed “the fake news” for alleging that the image compared him to Jesus.
Pope and Trump trade criticism amid escalating Iran war tensions
The row escalated further when Mr Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as a Christ-like figure healing a sick person.
Christian Artemis II pilot Victor Glover reflects on God's creation from space
Victor Glover, the Christian US Navy captain piloting NASA’s Artemis II mission, is being lauded for glorifying God in space and for his response to a question about his race.
Gateway Church Robert Morris leaves prison
Morris said he was "deeply sorry" for his actions in a statement issued after leaving prison.
Trump shares letter from Franklin Graham telling him to accept Jesus as his Saviour
President Donald Trump shared a letter on Palm Sunday that had been sent to him by evangelist Franklin Graham last October, which urged him to seriously consider his eternal state, accept Jesus Christ as his Saviour and cease trusting in his own works if he hopes to go to Heaven.
Trump pastor says Iran war is a 'spiritual obligation'
One of Donald Trump’s most vocal Christian supporters has justified the Israeli-US military strike on Iran.
Joseph Duggar of '19 Kids and Counting' arrested for child molestation
Former “19 Kids and Counting” star Joseph Duggar, whose older brother Josh Duggar is currently serving time in prison for receiving and possessing child pornography, has been arrested and charged with lewd and lascivious behavior involving unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
Most Americans don't believe faith in God is necessary to be moral
A record majority of Americans now say that it isn’t necessary to believe in God to be moral and have good values, but this view is primarily held by individuals who already don't believe in God, according to new data from the Pew Research Center.
Religious ‘nones’ reach record high in US
Only 47% of Americans say religion is ‘very important’.