Category: Faith & Religion

The Historical-Critical Method is an approach to Biblical interpretation which some view as an expression of the Modernist heresy. They say: There is no question that the historical-critical method is modernist – in fact, it is one of the core tenets of modernism. (“Historical-Critical Method Condemned by Pope St. Pius X”) Is that a plausible…

The parable of the prodigal son and his brother usually focuses on the younger son. However, we will focus on the section about the elder son (Luke 15:25-32) because, in many ways, we are just like him. He represents the person who outwardly appears to be a Christian and engages in various religious activities: attending…

The meaning of the Sunday Mass Readings for July 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, that must be accepted as objectively true in order…

A woman is taking action against her former employer over the claim that she was fired for misgendering a fellow employee. Jocelyn Boden, a former store manager for a Bath & Body Works location in Utah, was reportedly fired for “refusing to adhere to the company’s pronoun policy because of her religious beliefs,” according to…

Should a priest, during his homily, chastise the people in the pews for arriving late for Mass or for inappropriate behavior during Mass? A general rule in mass communication is that a leader should never admonish all of his or her followers for the misdeeds of a few.  That being the case, a wholesale reprimand…

Dr. Pamela Pyle wasn’t a believer when she started her career in medicine, but a series of supernatural events changed that reality. Pyle, author of “Anticipating Heaven: Spiritual Comfort and Practical Wisdom for Life’s Final Chapters,” told CBN News she started practicing medicine in 1989 — a time when she and her husband didn’t have…

A head-turning CNN analysis article warning that “prophecy, not politics, may also shape America’s clash with Iran” was published this week, seemingly taking aim at evangelicals who believe in various end times theological constructs. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” From the Rapture – the notion Christians will be taken up to heaven before or…

When Elon Musk purchased Twitter in 2022, he claimed the proliferation of child sexual abuse material on the platform was his top priority. Then, last year, he said X does more to fight child exploitation “than any other platform by far.” But it doesn’t seem the facts back him up. In fact, it appears the…

I was taken aback years ago when I first saw this familiar quote of the late Venerable Archbishop Sheen: 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…

Pastor JP Pokluda has had a front-row seat to revival, traveling American college campuses and watching young people come to Christ. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Pokluda, pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, and author of “Your Story Has a Villain: Identify Spiritual Warfare and Learn How to Defeat the Enemy,”…

Outrage, frustration, and shock recently surrounded “The View” host Whoopi Goldberg’s proclamation that seemed to claim life for Black Americans is similar to that of those living under Iran’s horrific dictatorship — a place where citizens have virtually no free speech or religious liberty. Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern, a persecution watchdog, joined…

Since the academic year is about over, and my teaching responsibilities have subsided, I finally found some time to engage in one of my favorite activities: fishing. A short walk away, there is a small river that runs behind the abbey where I live. At one spot on the river there is a concrete construction…

The majority of Americans support “allowing public school teachers to lead their classes in prayers that refer to Jesus,” according to the Pew Research Center, a respected data and research firm. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Invocations in public schools have long been a source of debate and consternation, with the drama intensifying after…

A Florida man is crediting God and a cross necklace for helping save his life. Aiden Perry, 20, was just feet from a .40-caliber pistol June 7, when he was shot in the chest — an incident that could have abruptly ended his life. But the Lord apparently had other plans. Listen to the latest episode of…

You know the saying: We are what we eat. Okay, this is not an article about low carb, high protein diets. Instead, let’s ponder what this saying brings to mind when we consume the Holy Eucharist. Do we allow ourselves to be transformed in Jesus Christ when we eat His body and drink His blood?…

Salve! Below is a short video of me requesting prayers and donations for Little Vatican, the umbrella organization that operates Catholic Stand. I work multiple Catholic gigs to support my family.  Sometimes I am down to one or two gigs which stretches the family budget.  To avoid this predicament, I pray and hope that those…

The world today touts a myriad of future advantages and conceivable benefits of artificial intelligence (AI). But only two things are for sure. Because of AI our world will not look the same a generation from now, and AI definitely has the potential to cause much harm. Artificial intelligence allows devices and programs to execute…

Over the course of a year there are a couple of occasions when my old buddies and I get together. Although we are aging, and our numbers are decreasing, the reminiscing is always enjoyable. Whenever we meet, after some time apart, the first question everybody asks is “How ya doin?” The responses are some of…

A Christian summer camp in Colorado has scored a significant victory after suing over a state gender policy it worried would shutter its doors. As CBN News previously reported, Camp IdRaHaJe in Bailey, Colorado, asked a court last month to allow it to follow its sincerely held religious beliefs and separate campers by sex and…

There is a difference between price and cost.  A priceless thing may be very costly even with no money involved – perhaps especially when no money is involved. An immediate reminder of this was the sudden and unexpected death of my 14 year-old cat, Ao no Kiri (Blue Mist), known as Kiri. About Kiri Kiri…

A BBC broadcaster is receiving praise from across the globe after she quickly corrected a quote referencing the term “pregnant people.” Martine Croxall was delivering an on-air report Saturday about intense heat and related illness when she had a moment that has gone viral and attracted accolades from people like revered author J.K. Rowling. Listen…

Maria Isidro, a mother and pastor’s wife, has been deported to Mexico, sparking debate and frustration among friends, family members, and supporters. The details of her case — which continues to attract attention — are complex, as Maria’s family fights for her return to Florida, where she lived for nearly three decades. Daniella Isidro, Maria’s…

It’s 8:00 on a sunny morning in Erie, Pennsylvania, and I have planted myself on the sidewalk in front of the Blessed Sacrament School gymnasium.  There’s not a parent or child in sight for morning drop-off, but it has become more important than ever for me to stand out here with my battered cardboard sign…

One of the leaders of a humanitarian organization distributing food and resources in war-torn Gaza recently revealed some surprising details surrounding what he believes has foiled efforts. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Johnnie Moore, executive chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), contends one of the biggest barriers to getting aid to Gaza is…

The horrific allegations against Michael Tait have caused some to question the industry that built him. Hayley Williams, the frontwoman for Paramore, spoke out boldly against the disgraced ex-lead singer of the Newsboys, even condemning the entire contemporary Christian music (CCM) industry. She wrote in an Instagram post she hopes it “crumbles,” in part because…

What do these words of Jesus mean? Most Christian churches do not believe in the institution of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Though a few, notably the Catholic and Orthodox churches among others, do hold that Christ, with these words, instituted the Sacrament of Reconciliation on the evening of that first Easter Sunday. For the Christian…

Tyler Blevins — known as “Ninja” in the video-game-streaming world — is opening up about the “journey” of faith he and his wife, Jess, are on, revealing they have been going to church every week. “I’m just trying to be a better person, dude,” Blevins said during a recent livestream, responding to a critic who accused him…

John Burke, a pastor and author who has studied and examined more than 1,000 accounts of near-death experiences, wasn’t always a believer in the supernatural. Burke is the author of “Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Revelation, and the Love You’ve Always Wanted,” but he was once an agnostic skeptical of faith. “I…

On May 21, 2025, a horrific crime occurred in Washington, D.C.  A man brutally murdered a young Christian couple. The two young people were murdered as they “were leaving a reception for young Jewish diplomats at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC.”  The murderer ambushed the pair, shooting them multiple times.  The woman tried…

Mon B, a singer and street preacher in the U.K., is standing firm for her faith after an officer with the British Transport Police attempted to shut her down, telling her sharing the Gospel was “all wrong.” “God’s plan,” Mon B wrote in an Instagram post, sharing news of her confrontation with law enforcement officials…

Brave parishioners and security team members at a Minnesota church are being praised for their quick-thinking actions that reportedly saved dozens of lives Sunday when a gunman opened fire. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Chaos erupted around Crosspointe Community Church around 11 a.m., when a now-deceased suspect is said to have been driving erratically…

Summer is barely starting here in Northern New England. The trees are green, the grass is tall, but the air still feels like springtime. I’ve been visiting the library and the local used bookstore a lot recently, gathering up books to read on the long, cool June evenings. I’ve always been a fan of reading,…

Sometimes even good relationships with others can leave us feeling unsatisfied in our lives. However, the most important relationship, a relationship with God Himself, will always leave us feeling content. When we find God, we find ourselves. We find our true calling in life. Want to know something that we should be grateful for? When…

In the time we live, there is great debate about what are seen as culture issues. These are perhaps the sharpest divides in our social and political discourse. While we can often find ways to compromise on things such taxes and spending; culture issues are much more divisive. What the world declares as culture issues…

Does radical individualism benefit society, does it serve the greater common good? Or, does it foster a fruitless self-centeredness? Any thorough examination of these questions, should begin with a definition in terms.  Merriam Webster defines the adjective radical as: “very different from the usual or traditional: extreme”[1] , and the noun individualism, as: “the conception…

Yael Eckstein, CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, is on the frontlines as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies. Her organization is providing much-needed aid to Israelis whose homes and belongings are being destroyed amid war. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Eckstein joined CBN News this week to offer her…

In 1965, the good sisters in my Catholic school taught children to pray, “Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.” About ten years later, Catholic liturgical musicians were singing a rendition of the Hail Mary with the lyrics, “Hail Mary … the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women” (Carey…

The Supreme Court issued a landmark 6-3 ruling Wednesday that upheld Tennessee’s law banning attempts to transition minors’ genders. The United States v. Skrmetti case deals a major blow to transgender activists who have argued in favor of permitting underage children to take medicalized steps to identify with their perceived gender identities. “This case carries…

One college-level football coach’s claim of a clandestine plot to fire him might sound like the beginning of a movie, but, for Nick Rolovich, it was allegedly his lived experience. In fact, the purported internal plan was so inculcated at Washington State University, it was dubbed the “Rolo strategy,” according to Becket attorney Joe Davis,…

Author and communications strategist Joel Rosenberg is praying for the “liberation of Iran,” encouraging Christians to join him in asking God to change the tides inside the Islamic Republic. “I don’t want to just destroy or neutralize the Iranian threat,” he said. “I want to see this wicked, demonic regime fall.” Rosenberg, a bestselling author…

“Did World War III just start?” That’s the question posed in a recent video from Ray Comfort’s Living Waters ministry — a fascinating curiosity as the entire globe holds its breath and waits to see how the escalating battle between Israel and Iran plays out. “That’s a question,” Comfort told CBN News of the World…

In the book of Genesis, we learn about two trees in the Garden of Eden:  The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, with its forbidden fruit and the Tree of Life, with its fruit of eternal salvation.  As with most things or events in the Old Testament, these two trees are foreshadowings (types) of…

Vanessa Joy Lancellotti was a newlywed preparing to get her life moving when the unthinkable happened — a February 2016 near-death experience that was absolutely terrifying. “I had a ruptured arteriovenous malformation of the brain … and it’s something that I wasn’t aware I had that you can actually develop … in the womb ……

In one of his earliest and most memorable metaphors as Pope, Francis described the Church not as a citadel of moral perfection but as a “field hospital after battle“ – a place where people who are wounded by life come to be healed, not judged. In an interview with La Civiltà Cattolica, Pope Francis stated: “I see…

As tensions continue to flare between Israel and Iran, reports of Iranians rejoicing have been going viral. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” It might seem like a strange reaction — residents of a nation being attacked by a perceived enemy expressing elation. But Lana Silk, CEO of Transform Iran, said the situation inside Iran…

A California pastor is getting candid about why he almost quit ministry, shedding light on struggles preachers routinely face. Shane Idleman of Westside Christian Fellowship in Leona Valley, California, is out with a new book, “I Almost Quit: My Journey of Leading Through the Landmines of Ministry,” a text detailing the factors that almost drove…

In the hours since President Donald Trump cut his trip to Canada short and returned home to the White House, he has heard from U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who is urging the commander-in-chief to seek the voice of God amidst the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Trump posted a screenshot to Truth Social of a…

What’s the history behind Israel’s current battle against Iran — and why does it matter? Dr. Glen Duerr, chair of history and government and professor of international studies at Cedarville University, joins CBN News to explain what’s different about the current crisis and to offer a historical backdrop. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” “Clearly,…

Edna May? There was a time when people knew, whom many then considered to be, the globally-recognized No. 1 A-list entertainer celebrity in the world, Edna May Pettie. She was born in Syracuse, New York, 1878, and died in Switzerland in 1948. If anyone now reading these words knows her name, that would be truly…

Former competitive swimmer-turned-activist Riley Gaines has announced she’s expecting a baby girl in September. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Gaines, who has achieved notoriety for defending women’s sports after infamously being forced to compete against a biological male, took to social media to reveal her pregnancy. “Surprise! We’re 26 weeks pregnant!” she wrote in…