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In the beginning of the pandemic, there was no predicting what the future would hold. It has been over 220 days – or several months – since we have been in a globally declared pandemic, and daily life looks different than ever before.
Specifically, church communities, elders and leaders have been extremely creative in their methods to connect with their members and […]
The bewitching month is here in force, an apparition manifested in everything from store displays, streaming service promos and activities ancient in origin. We do not often think of Halloween as a Christian holiday, but what if it once was? Was. And that’s only after it wasn’t. Here we go. […]
On Oct. 7, 2020, a U.S. district court sided with Fuller Theological Seminary in an anti-discrimination case filed by two former students, who were expelled for being married to same-sex partners. This decision dismisses the joined lawsuit of Joanna Maxon and Nathan Brittsan, who were expelled from Fuller for failing […]
Editor’s Note: Stay tuned for continued coverage on November 3. “WWG1WGA,” “Pizzagate,” “The Great Awakening” – If any of these terms sound familiar to you, then chances are that you have heard about QAnon, a conspiracy theory that alleges a cabal of government and other elite institutions are involved in […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the country, John Brown University has made adjustments to many activities across campus to comply with Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) health regulations – with a notable change being the introduction of chapel groups. In previous years, students would gather at the Cathedral […]
When Cary Balzer, Ph.D., a professor of biblical studies at John Brown University, was told 30 percent of Evangelicals believe Jesus was a good teacher but he was not God, Balzer said, “It is awfully ironic they would say they are Evangelicals.” He remarked, “If you say this, you are […]
With the release of her first book, “The Liturgy of Politics,” Kaitlyn Schiess hopes to inspire young adults to see politics as an avenue for expressing their faith. In her book, Schiess, current master of theology student at Dallas Theological Seminary, examines the importance of spiritual practices and disciplines considering […]
On Sept. 30, 1919, John Brown University – formerly called Southwestern Collegiate Institute – opened for its first day of classes. That same day, five hours away from campus, the deadliest race massacre in Arkansas history unfolded in Elaine, Arkansas. As the institution continued to flourish in Siloam Springs, a […]
Looking at the country’s landscape reveals that politics and religion are the most polarized conversations to be discussed. Many Christians continue to question whether Old Testament ideals are still essential to a faithful life. Some lie in silence or active discussion about the ambiguity for subjects like abortion, gay rights […]
On July 10, World Relief and Open Doors USA published a joint report, which revealed that, as of 2015, the United States has experienced a 90% reduction in the number of Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Yezidi refugees. These numbers are the result of considerable changes to the United States’ approach […]