Religion

Small-scale schism The Falls Church -- the church that is such a landmark that the northern Virginia city was named for the congregation -- is for the first time in its nearly 300... by JULIE ZAUZMER THE WASHINGTON POST - October 19, 2019

Author talks science in relation to God Christians should be intellectually curious and unafraid to ask or answer questions about the harder issues of the Christian faith, an author and London native ... by Francisca Jones - October 19, 2019

Billy Graham's daughter waiting for 'big picture' Anne Graham Lotz has done her share of thinking about the past, present and future of evangelism -- which is understandable, since her father, Billy Graham, lik... by Terry Mattingly - October 19, 2019

Pope Francis canonizes theologian John Henry Newman With Prince Charles looking on, Pope Francis on Sunday canonized Cardinal John Henry Newman, praising the 19th-century Anglican convert who became an influenti... by NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - October 19, 2019

Guest chaplain Boozman's friend Dr. Robert Lewis, former directional leader for Little Rock's Fellowship Bible Church, gave the opening prayer at the U.S. Senate in Washington on Thursday. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - October 19, 2019

CALENDAR MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT October 19, 2019

Reality changes perception: Trip to the border was eye opening A little over a month ago, I joined a group of faith and political leaders from all over the country in El Paso, Texas. Sponsored by Vote Common Good, we gather... by ROBB RYERSE Faith Matters - October 19, 2019

Power in partnership: Arkansas authors tell story of Ida B. Wells Two Arkansas natives have co-written a book that they say seeks to capture the spirit of the fearlessness and tenacity of a black journalist and activist. Ida B... by Francisca Jones - October 19, 2019

Church notes: Special events include pumpkin patch and Brewtober St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springdale, 1386 S. West End St., hosts the sixth annual Brewtober, an Oktoberfest-style celebration of homemade beer and chili a... October 19, 2019

Stifling Islam In China's northwest, the government is stripping the most overt expressions of the Islamic faith from a picturesque valley where most residents are devout Musl... by STEVEN LEE MYERS THE NEW YORK TIMES - October 12, 2019

Arkansans' book tells of black activist/journalist Two Arkansas natives have co-written a book that they say seeks to capture the spirit of the fearlessness and tenacity of a black journalist and activist who di... by Francisca Jones - October 12, 2019

Religion Calendar MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT October 12, 2019

Southern Baptist president blunt on sexual abuse For decades, Southern Baptist leaders rolled their eyes whenever there were headlines about clergy sexual abuse cases. by Terry Mattingly - October 12, 2019

Judge's hug, Bible gift to Amber Guyger full of hope Judge Tammy Kemp is a woman of faith. For more than 25 years, she has attended the same church in Dallas, where she serves as a deaconess. She keeps a Bible in ... by SARAH MERVOSH THE NEW YORK TIMES - October 12, 2019

Leslie Belden: Humans must care for God's creation I marvel at the complexity of God's creation even more now than I did as a child, because I no longer take it for granted. My 13-month-old granddaughter wants t... by LESLIE BELDEN Faith Matters - October 12, 2019