Christianity

Woman in church holding book and singing

American evangelicals are more diverse than ever. But some don't want to be part of the 'evangelical movement.'

Some Christians are distancing themselves from the term “evangelical” even if their beliefs remain unchanged.

American evangelicals are more diverse than ever. But some don't want to be part of the 'evangelical movement.'
Burmese refugees Thailand

The biggest group of current refugees in the US? Christians from Myanmar.

The biggest group of current refugees in the US? Christians from Myanmar.
Women pray in front of paramilitary policemen at Yonghegong Lama Temple on the first day of the Lunar New Year of the Rooster in Beijing, China.

Religion is alive and kicking in officially atheist China

Religion is alive and kicking in officially atheist China
An archbishop's mitre rests on its owner's ancient lead coffin in a forgotten tomb in London

Secret crypt in London: Beware of exploding bishops

Secret crypt in London: Beware of exploding bishops
Two men in smile in posed photo in front of small market

A Muslim immigrant and a Christian pastor find common ground — and try to connect with their Latino neighbors too

A Muslim immigrant and a Christian pastor find common ground — and try to connect with their Latino neighbors too
Screenshot from a parody video made by Christian singer Micah Tyler.

'What a total God shot!' Understand that? Then you speak Christianese.

Linguists call Christianese an emerging religiolect, spoken mainly by evangelical protestants. Christians themselves are divided on whether it's helpful to use such coded language.

'What a total God shot!' Understand that? Then you speak Christianese.
Abu Radwan and his family converted to Christianity after they fled Syria to Lebanon. He says it's a genuine conversion, though he does say he thinks it might help him get resettled in the West.

Why some Muslim Syrian refugees are converting to Christianity

Converting from Islam to Christianity can be a dangerous thing in the Middle East. In some countries, it's illegal. Yet some Syrian refugees are converting, despite receiving threats.

Why some Muslim Syrian refugees are converting to Christianity
The entrance to the room where the tomb of Jesus is located.

Jesus' tomb was just exposed for the first time in centuries. Here are the photos.

A team of archeologists just uncovered hidden layers of a tomb in Jerusalem that's revered as the burial place of Jesus.

Jesus' tomb was just exposed for the first time in centuries. Here are the photos.
Prof. Larycia Hawkins told a news conference on January 6, "Wheaton College cannot scare me into walking away from the truth that all humans, Muslims, the vulnerable, the oppressed, are all my sisters and brothers."

This evangelical Christian professor might lose her job for the way she reached out to Muslims

Larycia Hawkins is a political science professor at Wheaton College in Illinois who wanted to show her support for Muslims on Facebook. Now, she might loose her job.

This evangelical Christian professor might lose her job for the way she reached out to Muslims
Five-year-old Leen, a Syrian refugee, poses for a portrait with her doll in her Sacramento, California bedroom on November 16, 2015. Her face is not being shown for security reasons.

We're not showing her face. But this 5-year-old girl should be how we approach the Syrian refugee crisis, a Christian leader says

The US has a long track record on helping refugees. Americans should not forget that legacy when it comes to helping people who've fled from Syria, says one evangelical Christian leader.

We're not showing her face. But this 5-year-old girl should be how we approach the Syrian refugee crisis, a Christian leader says
Paris, Tennessee, is home to the self-described biggest fish fry in the world — and a high risk of health problems.

Why sit in pews when you can walk and worship? Rural churches preach better health.

Henry County, Tennessee, is so packed full of churches that it's considered an "Evangelical hub" according to census data. That data also shows an unhealthy county, and one pastor wants his flock to focus just as much on physical health as spiritual well-being.

Why sit in pews when you can walk and worship? Rural churches preach better health.
Margot Kaessmann, Lutheran theologian and organizer for the "2017 Reformation Jubilee," calls Martin Luther, "one of the most important Germans in history."

Almost 500 years since Martin Luther's Protestant Reformation, Germany takes another look at his legacy

The year 2017 will mark the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Protestant Reformation. Germany is getting ready for the big date by taking a new look at Luther's legacy, including the darkest chapter of his life's work.

Almost 500 years since Martin Luther's Protestant Reformation, Germany takes another look at his legacy
German toy company Playmobil released a Martin Luther figurine this year, ahead of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation in 2017. The first run of 34,000 sold out in less than 72 hours.

Martin Luther didn't just reform the church, he reformed the German language

Martin Luther is best known as the instigator of the Protestant Reformation, but his Bible translations used a form of conversational language that Germans had never before seen in print. It marked the beginning of modern German, which had never before been a unified language.

Martin Luther didn't just reform the church, he reformed the German language
During Sunday worship at St. Antonius Coptic Church in Hayward, California, women sit on one side of the church, and men on the other.

In California, praying in a language rooted in ancient Egypt

Coptic Christians are a minority in their ancient home of Egypt — and they're an even bigger minority when they come to the US. So a church in Hayward, California has become a haven for preserving their culture, and ancient language, in a new home.

In California, praying in a language rooted in ancient Egypt
A photo of Tam Duong's family during Lunar New Year in the early 1990s. Tam, on the right in the red dress, is from Los Angeles and now lives in Boston. Her parents are from Vietnam and Duong says she was confused as to why Santa never came to their home.

There's nothing traditional about an immigrant Christmas

Christmas feels unavoidable in the United States, but not all Americans celebrate the holiday. Many non-Christian immigrants develop their own take on the day, while others simply avoid it altogether.

There's nothing traditional about an immigrant Christmas