Category: Faith & Religion

A newly released map shows a decline in the number of nations where Christians are in the majority. While most countries still boast Christian majorities, there was a noteworthy decline from 2010 to 2020, according to data just published by the Pew Research Center, which found the U.K., France, Uruguay, and Australia no longer qualify…

Actor Neal McDonough is on a mission to tell stories of faith and inspiration. McDonough’s latest film, “Guns & Moses,” in theaters now, is about a rabbi who runs a small synagogue in California alongside his wife and five kids. The faith leader “becomes an unlikely gunslinger after his community is violently attacked,” according to…

Dylan Novak is on a mission to help save celebrities’ souls, intentionally bringing the Gospel to some of the biggest names in entertainment. Novak, founder of Celebrity Evangelist, routinely attends autograph signings and other events to present the salvation message to well-known performers. Most recently, he made headlines for his 2023 interaction with singer Ozzy…

Christian music sensation Forrest Frank shared over the weekend he has been miraculously healed two weeks after breaking his back in a skateboarding accident. In July, the 30-year-old pop star posted a clip of him falling off his skateboard and slamming his back on the edge of a concrete sidewalk. EMTs arrived and took Frank…

There’s a lot of fear swirling around artificial intelligence these days. Some of it is justified. Some of it is exaggerated. And some of it, I think, is a mirror held up to a deeper, older question: What does it mean to be human? A question that I’m happy humanity is asking in a serious…

Many Christians believe that “wrestling with God” is a healthy and necessary part of spiritual growth, not a sign of disrespect towards God. It is a process involving honest grappling with everyday doubts, questions, and complex emotions within one’s relationship with God. When undertaken with a desire to understand and draw closer to God, it…

Earlier this week, a friend asked me about Catholic teaching on immigration. The person simply wanted to know what the Church says about this important issue. The individual noted that there is a great deal of discussion regarding what is moral and what is not. But he was tired of the heated arguments with little…

Author Andrew Klavan is on a mission to find “God in the literature of darkness.” According to a description of his new book, “The Kingdom of Cain: Finding God in the Literature of Darkness,” Klavan explores “human nature to discover how we might find joy and beauty in the world while still being clear-eyed about…

The meaning of the Sunday Mass Readings for August 2025 is made clearest by Catholic Doctrine. God speaks most clearly through Catholic Doctrine. Catholic doctrines are the essentially unchangeable clarifications of Revelation and Faith that only the pope and bishops have the God-given authority to make and that must be accepted as objectively true in…

The exploration and discussion of various issues and controversies facing the Church often takes place in the variety of Catholic blogs, including Catholic Stand.  And while there is nothing wrong in discussing topical issues, some constraint might not be a bad idea. The true meaning of Vatican II, communion for the divorced, sexual morality, women…

Worship leader and activist Sean Feucht is calling out what he sees as a “demonic stronghold” on Canada after officials across the country forced the cancellation of events in several cities. “While they’re holding naked Pride parades and drag queen story hour and all that stuff, they’re not affording the same opportunity for peaceful Christians…

Singer Ben Fuller is experiencing a meteoric rise in the music industry, but his life wasn’t always so illustrious. The Vermont native was once a drug user who looked for pleasure in all the wrong places, leaving him totally unfulfilled. But, as he likes to recount, he went from seeing “Jesus as a swear to…

The Book of Genesis tells the story of Joseph being sold into slavery by his brothers. In the time that followed, Joseph saw his purpose in life and forgave his brothers who were among the many that Joseph saved from famine. “It was really for the sake of saving lives that God sent me here…

It’s strange how I knew that I would hang on to her.  The animal shelter lady had sent me a sympathetic e-mail not long after the accident–one of many emails, cards, and letters I opened in an unreasoning haze, hoping to read the words which could lighten my devastation.  Her message was kind, but also…

Evangelist Ray Comfort is very literally thanking the Lord for the safety of his wife and staff after a man armed with a knife was arrested for allegedly sneaking into his ministry warehouse. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Comfort told CBN News his Living Waters office, located in Bellflower, California, experienced a deeply troubling…

Comedy legend Jay Leno is speaking out amid controversy over the partisan nature of late-night television, questioning why performers would choose to alienate half of their audience. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Leno, 75, the former host of “The Tonight Show,” recently made his remarks while sitting down with Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation president…

There is tremendous excitement and interest in Pope Leo XIV around the world. He is an intellectual, a missionary, an administrative leader, and an American of all things. There has been much discussion of his diverse family heritage, his outreach to Eastern Orthodox, statements on Ukraine, and the family. Many are eager to hear what…

“Mission Impossible”, originally a television series in the sixties, has become a very successful movie franchise in recent years. While the characters and format have changed, the two iterations of this title have one major thing in common, namely “impossibility”. Whether delivered by a small tape recorder or by more sophisticated means, the team is…

“We’ve got a history.” Usually when someone says that, it’s not a good history. They’re not likely referring to a treasury of fond memories. No—this comment points to a problematic past with someone. Openings for Misunderstandings We all have many opportunities to interact with a wide variety of people. Each of us brings a potentially…

In today’s world, it is common to recognize first responders at sporting events, community gatherings, or on national holidays.  And well they should be recognized. Celebrating firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and other emergency personnel for their courage, quick thinking, and dedication to saving lives is fitting.  In most cases, just their unforms serve as a…

Weeks after revealing a priest was abducted by terrorists in Nigeria, a persecution watchdog has announced a positive outcome to an ordeal many feared would come to a deadly conclusion. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Joel Veldkamp, head of international communications at Christian Solidarity International (CSI), previously told CBN News the Rev. Daniel Alphonsus…

Ex-Satanist Riaan Swiegelaar’s journey out of the occult and into the Christian faith captivated the world when his story first went viral in 2022. Swiegelaar has since shared details of what he says was a radical encounter with Jesus — an exchange that led him out of Satanism and into biblical belief. He remarkably went…

Last month, I spent some time recommending books for summer reading. If you’re my age (41), or older, you probably remember wandering through Meijer (or your local “everything-store”), Borders Books & Music, or Barnes & Noble, early in the summer and picking out a vacation book. I read some truly awful books on the lounge…

Just days after Cara Kernodle shared her moving testimony with CBN News, the mother, whose daughter, Xana, was murdered Nov. 13, 2022, along with three other University of Idaho students, joined affected family members and friends in delivering victim impact statements. Kernodle opened her moving courtroom message by directly addressing Bryan Kohberger, a 30-year-old former…

A persecution watchdog is sounding the alarm as the situation in Syria appears to be deteriorating for minority groups like the Druze and Alawites. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Joel Veldkamp, head of international communications at Christian Solidarity International (CSI), told CBN News that Syrian government forces have gone after these groups, killing innocents…

Too many Catholic priests are either homosexual or have bought into the homosexual-affirming ideology.  By either engaging in or endorsing this moral disorder, they are acting contrary to God and are scandalously undermining the Church. Clergy who misinterpret Catholicism’s truths regarding sexuality and who inject sacrilegious poison into their congregations are both blaspheming God and…

This month, I made a little road trip with my parents to celebrate my second Goddaughter’s baptism. In doing so, I was reminded in many ways that the sacraments are tangible signs of God’s love. In this article, I will list examples that I have witnessed and experienced by means of the sacrament of Baptism….

For more than two years, a Christian coffee shop in Colorado founded to help the homeless with job training and social mobility has faced a barrage of protests from communists and LGBTQ protesters. Jamie Sanchez, the owner of embattled Christian coffee shop Drip Cafe — operated through his nonprofit Recycle God’s Love — joined CBN…

The problem of a large number of Catholic clergy being effeminate and too many of our parishes gravitating toward a feminine nature has created a scandal that opposes God and drives away many lay faithful. Part one of this three-part series of articles introduced the concern of how the culture derides masculinity in our young…

Scottie Scheffler isn’t in it to win it — but he just did. The 29-year-old professional golfer just won the Open Championship days after asking, “What’s the point?” It might sound a bit weird to hear those words from one of the most successful golfers in the game right now, but his point was this:…

The story of a teenager who fell through the ice in 2015, was under water for 15 minutes, and was clinically dead for over an hour before miraculously being brought back to life has captivated audiences. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” John Smith’s story was so compelling it was made into a feature film,…

Too many men lack masculinity, too many Catholic parishes are effeminate, and too many clergy are homosexual. These problems, clandestinely stirring in the background for decades, are now too evident to ignore. This first part of a series of three articles on the topic will tackle the problem of the growth of effeminate males in…

“What is man that you are mindful of him, and a son of man that you care for him?”  – Psalms 8:5 Every week I spend an hour in our parish’s Adoration Chapel in the presence of the Reserved Sacrament, a consecrated Host become the Body of Christ. In such hours of contemplation, with the…

Sister Judith In the concentration camp Sister Judith continues, We went to the police station in Bilthoven, where I had to get out. ‘Go inside,otherwise you will get so many looks’, said one of the detectives, who was carrying my suitcase. There were already a few gentlemen and ladies in the room with stars on…

An ex-LGBT activist in Malta who reportedly faces potential prison time after sharing his testimony of leaving behind a gay lifestyle to follow Christ continues to face his years-long court battle. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Matthew Grech told CBN News he headed back to court July 16 to continue his quest to avoid a…

Cara Kernodle faced every mother’s worst nightmare on Nov. 13, 2022, when her daughter, Xana, was one of four University of Idaho students murdered in an off-campus home. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” The case immediately garnered national attention as the accused, Bryan Kohberger — a 30-year-old former criminal justice doctoral candidate — initially…

There is a distinct and terrible lack of parties in everyone’s life nowadays. When was the last time that you, as an adult, attended a birthday party? The defining event of our childhoods quickly fade into obscurity as soon as teenage pretentiousness takes hold. If you’re lucky, perhaps your family still does birthday parties: there…

Jenn Johnson of Bethel Music recently recounted the moment she claims to have seen an angel in her hospital room — an encounter that brought her great joy and peace. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Johnson told CBN News the shocking moment took place when she was about to be taken in for a…

In Nigeria, Christians make up just under half of the population, yet they endure a majority of the persecution. On Friday, Fulani herdsmen reportedly killed five Christians and wounded three others during a Bible study in the north-central region of the African country. A group of “Fulani bandits” attacked devout believers at around 3:30 in…

I don’t have time, Father tells me, adding, there are many responsibilities to attend.  I am asking a Father I know, how is he doing, does he have time for exercise, and get this response, a few days ago. I am kind of dismayed by this response.  Our Shepherds are precious to us, and there…

John MacArthur, the long-time pastor over Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, has died at the age of 86. MacArthur passed away on Monday after contracting pneumonia. MacArthur spent more than five decades in the pulpit at Sun Valley, California, church, but has not preached most of this year due to health challenges. Posting on X,…

Patrick Coffin is a voice for unbiased truth. He uses his expertise to help people navigate politics, faith, and reason in today’s secular world. Patrick’s Work Patrick Coffin is an author, media analyst, and host of the popular Patrick Coffin Show podcast, seen weekly in over 110 countries with over 4 million downloads. Patrick has…

Olympic silver medalist MyKayla Skinner Harmer is speaking out, backing activist and former competitive swimmer Riley Gaines’ opposition to biological men competing in women’s sports. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Harmer’s position was made clear after she made headlines in recent weeks for claiming former teammate Simone Biles “belittled, dismissed, and ostracized” her. Though…

John MacArthur, the long-time pastor over Grace Community Church in California has contracted pneumonia. Church leaders announced Sunday that the 86-year-old’s health is on the decline and he “may be in the presence of the Lord soon.” MacArthur has spent more than five decades in the pulpit at Sun Valley, California church, but has not…

President Donald Trump is reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the day a failed assassin attempted to end his life at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, saying he is confident it was God who saved him for a “righteous purpose.” “It remains my firm conviction that God alone saved me that day for a righteous…

This article is the first of a series of excerpts from David Torkington’s new book, Passport to Perfection. This little book is a guide to living the sacrificial, contemplative spirituality of the early Church. It offers practical, orthodox advice for serious seekers, providing a step-by-step blueprint for prayer, from meditation to contemplation. You must therefore be…

 Read Part I of In the Hands of the Laity Who’s going to save our Church?  It’s not our bishops, it’s not our priests and it’s not the religious.  It’s up to you, the people.  You have the minds, the eyes and the ears to save the Church.  Your mission is to see that your…

When one really embraces the Church’s liturgical calendar, certain patterns emerge.  One of them for many Americans, an increasing number, actually, is spending some extra time praying or fasting or almsgiving on feast days of our very own American saints and beati.  Sometimes we may do special things on the feast day of an American…