Algorithms strip us of mystery. The Gospels restore our ability to be astonished by the truth. I recommended the Gospel of Mark to an unbeliever. He read it and found it “creepy.” That’s exactly the ...

For as long as I can remember, the Christian religion has only moved in one direction in British life — toward the periphery.

The decline in the number of Americans who identify as Christian appears to be slowing down after years of losses, according to a Pew Research Center survey published Wednesday. The expansive ...

Have you wondered lately, “What exactly does it mean to be a Christian?” Christianity Explained is a six-session course specifically designed to introduce the fundamental beliefs of Christianity. The ...

As a Marine Corps intelligence officer in my previous life, my job was to help senior leaders answer the difficult question of “What should I do?” I was to collect millions of pieces of data, organize ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. When Nick Chancey was a boy in West Virginia, he didn’t have much time ...

On June 22, 2025, a suicide bomber entered Saint Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus during a packed evening worship service and unleashed unimaginable carnage. After opening fire on the ...

The information we have about the role of women in ancient Christianity is limited. Among the male disciples, only two prominent figures stand out: Mary and Mary Magdalene. Overall, women’s ...