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How Faith Shapes Views on Gene Editing

May 19, 2026

A recent survey asked nearly 5, 000 adults across the United States about their thoughts on gene editing. The study focused on how people’s religious beliefs and personal experiences influence their support or worries about this technology. The sample included nine different faith traditions as w

education

Farm Adventure Turns City Trips Into Nature Lessons

May 19, 2026

A drive that used to be a quick commute now leads to a whole new world. The Muddy Little Cowboy Ranch is about thirty miles east of Hanover, Colorado. Cell phones barely work there and you can’t order food online. Linda Childers lives off the land. She grows her own vegetables and buys mea

technology

When Faith Meets Tech: A New AI Conversation

May 19, 2026

The Vatican and business leaders recently met in Rome to talk about artificial intelligence. The church announced a plan called Magnifica Humanitas, which tries to mix old moral ideas with new technology. Some people think it is just a nice gesture, while others ask if it will really protect us when

entertainment

How to stream British drama Falling from anywhere without paying

May 19, 2026

A new six-part drama called "Falling" mixes religion with romance in an unexpected way. The show follows Anna, a nun who suddenly leaves her convent, and David, a priest pushing for change in the church. Their unexpected meeting sparks a complicated connection that challenges both their beliefs and

health

How Youth and Society Shape Trans Women’s Identities in Brazil

May 19, 2026

In Brazil’s Bahia state, a small but telling study looked at how young trans women piece together their identities while facing everyday pressures. Instead of just asking “why” they feel the way they do, researchers zoomed in on the exact places and moments that shape their sense of self—home, schoo

politics

How Sunday sermons sometimes turn into political rallies

May 19, 2026

Every week, millions of Americans hear sermons that shape their views. But some churches go beyond spiritual guidance, blending politics into their messages. A study looked at thousands of sermons from evangelical churches during election years. It found that over 14% of these churches openly pushed

opinion

Lessons in faith from stepping into unknown churches

May 18, 2026

Many people avoid unfamiliar places of worship without really knowing why. One person shared how, as a young teen, they refused an invitation to visit a church just because they had never set foot inside before. At the time, stepping into that space felt like crossing an invisible line. Years later,

religion

Celebration or Controversy? A Day on the Mall

May 17, 2026

A large crowd filled Washington’s National Mall for a full‑day prayer event that billed itself as a “rededication of our country as One Nation under God. ” The stage, set behind arches and stained‑glass windows that showed the Founding Fathers beside a white cross, made it clear that Christianity w

politics

A National Prayer Event Sparks Debate Over Church and State

May 17, 2026

The U. S. is set to host a large gathering on May 17 in Washington, D. C. , where leaders and faith figures will share scripture, testimonies, and prayers. The event, tied to the 250th anniversary of independence, has sparked concern that it promotes a single political brand of Protestantism as the

religion

Small churches in America find new strength after pandemic struggles

May 17, 2026

Across America, small churches once on the brink of closing are now seeing fresh energy after the pandemic forced them to change. In a suburb of Atlanta, one church barely survived when members stopped coming and the building fell into disrepair. But with new leadership and a fresh approach, the con