Mark A. Kellner
Articles by Mark A. Kellner
Resurrection remains a challenge for some, as Christian researchers proffer reasons for belief
The resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of the Christian faith, but a significant portion of those who celebrate it on Easter do not believe it to be true. Published March 28, 2024
Trump endorses but doesn’t sell ‘God Bless the USA Bible’ created with singer Lee Greenwood
Former President Donald Trump is endorsing but not selling a $59.99 Bible edition that weds America's founding documents to the Scriptures. Published March 26, 2024
Baptist church in Arizona sues border city government over feeding program, claims harassment
A Southern Baptist church is suing the border town of San Luis, Arizona, accusing city officials of harassment in a bid to shut down the congregation's 25-year-old feeding program for the poor. Published March 26, 2024
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American author Mark Twain once responded to the premature publication of his obituary by saying, "The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated." The same can be said about Christianity: In many parts of the world, belief is soaring. Published March 25, 2024
Gallup: About one-third of Americans attend worship weekly or ‘almost weekly,’ a drop from 2001-03
The percentage of Americans who attend weekly worship services has fallen sharply over the past 20 years, a new Gallup poll shows. Published March 25, 2024
Majority of Americans back Israel’s reason for Hamas war, but many doubt tactics: Pew survey
About 6 in 10 Americans say Israel has valid reasons for fighting Hamas, but only about 4 in 10 say Israel's conduct in the war against the Palestinian militant group has been acceptable, according to a Pew Research Center survey. Published March 24, 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Documentary shows Christian revival in Africa, Brazil; aims to spark religious interest
A documentary that will be released this spring aims to dispel the notion that Christianity is in widespread decline. Published March 20, 2024
Christian ministry sues Oregon over program funding cut, claims right to employ only believers
A Christian ministry is suing Oregon officials after losing $400,000 in government funding because the group requires employees and volunteers to hold and share its religious beliefs with clients. Published March 20, 2024
Jewish students, leaders demand tracking system for antisemitism incidents on college campuses
Jewish leaders and students called on the Biden administration Tuesday to set up a tracking system for complaints of antisemitism on college campuses under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Published March 20, 2024
Religious charities, schools in Virginia can require employees to align with their beliefs: ADF
The state of Virginia will allow religious organizations to hire only workers who adhere to the groups' beliefs as part of a settlement of a 2020 lawsuit, according to a Christian legal advocacy group. Published March 19, 2024
‘Holistic care’ for ministry leaders now a requirement for financial accrediting, evangelical group
The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability is aiming to require the 2,700 Christian groups it oversees to demonstrate "holistic care" for their top leader in order to remain in good standing. Published March 18, 2024
Higher Ground: Shared beliefs on premarital sex and abortion among evangelicals
A new survey finding politically conservative and liberal American evangelicals agree that homosexual activity, pornography, premarital sex, abortion and drunkenness are sinful. Published March 18, 2024
Religion’s role in U.S. life is shrinking, 80% of Americans tell Pew Research
An overwhelming majority of U.S. adults say the importance of religion is shrinking in public life, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. Published March 15, 2024
Liberal, conservative evangelicals agree on sinfulness of abortion and gay sex, survey says
A new survey has found that politically conservative and liberal American evangelicals agree that premarital sex, homosexual activity, abortion and drunkenness are sinful. Published March 13, 2024
‘Ordinary Angels’ scores with critics and filmgoers, shows power of faith-focused cinema
A decades-old story of neighbors helping neighbors is a surprise hit with movie critics and theater-goers. Published March 12, 2024
U.S. religious freedom panel cuts Saudi visit short after chair ordered to remove yarmulke
A U.S. delegation cut short an official visit to Saudi Arabia last week after hosts demanded the Orthodox Jewish rabbi chairing the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom remove his religious head covering in public during the trip. Published March 11, 2024
Higher Ground: Will ‘Progressive Christianity’ hijack the church?
Welcome to Higher Ground, the newsletter and website dedicated to helping families of faith navigate a chaotic world with rigorous reporting, commentary and analysis on national, global and cultural issues, with reporting from the experienced journalists of The Washington Times. Published March 11, 2024
‘Ramadan America’ film offers look at observance, life during Muslim holy month
A teenager who connects with his heritage through cooking. Young cousins trying to steal their uncle's adult magazines. A woman considering divorce right after getting married. These are some of the stories told in "Ramadan America," a new film that presents five fictional vignettes showing how Muslims interact with their month-long holy observance, interspersed with interviews of real-life followers about how Ramadan affects them. Published March 8, 2024
Census: Seattle the least-religious big city, Atlanta the most observant
Residents in the Seattle area attend church the least among those living in big cities, according to new Census Bureau statistics. Published March 8, 2024
Judge rules Maryland law ending time limits for abuse survivors is constitutional
A Prince George's County judge ruled Wednesday a new Maryland law ending time limits on lawsuits filed by survivors of childhood abuse is constitutional, allowing a suit to go forward against the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington involving three men who say they were molested by predatory priests. Published March 6, 2024