ESSAY: THE MADDENINGLY UNTRADITIONAL AND MODERN FAITH OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN
In an article first published on Religion News Service, US author STEPHEN MANSFIELD looks at the surprising faith of Abraham Lincoln…
ESSAY: FOUR CHALLENGES FOR CATHOLIC BISHOPS AT SYNOD ON YOUNG PEOPLE
As Catholic bishops from across the globe gather in Rome for a synod on young people, US Catholic commentator THOMAS REESE, in an article first published on Religion News Service, looks at four key challenges the church faces in engaging with youth…
Why fewer Americans are attending religious services
RNS Fewer adults are attending religious services in the United States, but not necessarily because they don’t believe. Many cite practical or personal reasons for skipping weekly services, according to new Pew Research Center data released on Wednesday (1st August). Most notably, nearly four in 10 say they simply practice their faith in other ways […]
BOOKS: COMING TO TERMS WITH BELIEF IN AUSTRALIA
DARREN CRONSHAW explores Hugh Mackay’s latest study on belief in Australia…