Inspiration Faith & Prayer Health & Wellness Entertainment Love & Family
Newsletters Special Offers

Beliefnet News

@DHSgov / X
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is being blasted for its use of Bible verses in promotional videos. Some critics argue that the DHS’s use of Bible verses borders on blasphemy for its use in justifying deportations, while others accuse it to be a violation of the separation of church and state. Over the summer,…

Adobe Stock
A federal judge has ruled that the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) must allow after-school Christian clubs the same access to school facilities as secular groups, handing a major victory to religious liberty advocates. The case centers on Child Evangelism Fellowship of Northern California (CEF), the sponsor of Good News Clubs — voluntary, parent-approved programs…

Left: The White House | Right: Adobe Stock
President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about Heaven have ignited a wave of theological debate among Christians, pastors, and political commentators across the nation. During a live phone interview on Fox & Friends, Trump suggested that ending the Ukraine-Russia war could help secure his place in Heaven. “I want to try and get to Heaven if…

Cracker Barrel
For the first time in nearly half a century, Cracker Barrel is rolling out a new look. The beloved Southern-style restaurant chain announced on Tuesday that it has officially retired its long-standing logo, which featured a man resting against a barrel. The new design simplifies things down to just the company’s name while keeping the…

Adobe Stock
Some conservative Christian leaders and influencers are warning their audiences about what they call “toxic empathy,” while others argue that empathy is a Christian virtue—or at least not a harmful one. The debate centers on how empathy is being framed, who is driving the critique, and how other Christians are responding. In 2024, Allie Beth…

Left: DOD / X | Right: The White House
During his brief tenure as Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth has been open about his Christian faith. He has attended and hosted several prayer meetings for his department and spoken openly about how his faith guides him. That zeal, however, has left some uneasy about faith on public display and has left Hegseth open to…

Left: Adobe Stock | Right: University of College / Shutterstock.co
Grand Canyon University (GCU), the largest Christian university in the nation, is celebrating another major legal victory after years of high-profile clashes with the federal government. Just months after the U.S. Department of Education rescinded a historic $37.7 million fine, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has now dropped its lawsuit against the school, marking what…

Adobe Stock
A children’s center canceled a planned drag bingo fundraiser after receiving backlash from the community. The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester announced it was canceling its scheduled “all ages” drag bingo, which was scheduled for August 17. The Center noted the event had “been at the center of challenging and emotional conversations.” “The decision…

GoFundMe
A Maryland pastor who was arrested by federal immigration authorities for overstaying his visa says God used his time in detention to bring many people to salvation. Pastor Daniel Fuentes Espinal, 54, of Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama in Easton, was released this past weekend after spending three weeks in U.S. Immigration and Customs…

Left: The White House | Right: Adobe Stock
In a dramatic assertion of federal power, President Donald J. Trump deployed the National Guard and assumed direct control of Washington, D.C.’s police force on August 11, declaring a citywide crime emergency. The move, unprecedented in recent memory, has alarmed some local leaders and faith coalitions who view it as a dangerous overreach. In a…
archives most recent
search this blog
More from Beliefnet and our partners