Christian Denominations

WATCH: Poem Bashes Religion While Praising Jesus

The Huffington Post | Ileana Llorens | Posted 01.31.2012

One man has taken to YouTube to express his views on Jesus and religion. His verdict? Jesus trumps religion, hands down. The video, titled "Why I ...

What's In A Name? A Lot If You're The Southern Baptist Convention

Jonathan Merritt | Posted 11.30.2011

Jonathan Merritt

But the greatest reason for a change in name for the Southern Baptist Convention could be the need to break with its past and embrace an increasingly multi-ethnic reality in America.

Get To Know A Presbyterian

Bruce Reyes-Chow | Posted 08.27.2011

Bruce Reyes-Chow

I know that for many folks, words like "Presbyterian," "Episcopalian" and "Methodist" have very little meaning. That's why I am part of a project called, "We Are Presbyterian."

Questions Of Identity Dominate CBF's 20th Anniversary Assembly

Alan P. Sherouse | Posted 08.27.2011

Alan P. Sherouse

CBF was birthed by a bold and prophetic spirit. The movement organized around Baptist principles of freedom, belief in the right of every individual to relate to God apart from institution or creed.

Never Judge A Church By Its Cover

Mark Redmond | Posted 05.25.2011

Mark Redmond

Like any other church, including the Catholic Church, there are good people who go there, people who care about others, people who want more than pie-in-the-sky religion.

The Big Sort Of The Presbyterian Church

Bruce Reyes-Chow | Posted 05.25.2011

Bruce Reyes-Chow

We may disagree on theology, politics and baseball, but I have little doubt that there is a genuine yearning to be faithful to God's call on our lives.

Evangelical Churches Still Growing, Mainline Protestantism In Decline

Posted 05.25.2011

By Richard Yeakley Religion News Service While mainline Protestant churches in the U.S. continue to experience decades-long decline, the memberships ...

Five Anglican Bishops Leave For Roman Catholic Church

Posted 05.25.2011

By Al Webb Religion News Service LONDON (RNS) Five bishops have decided to leave the Church of England and join the Roman Catholic Church under the...

National Council Of Churches To Mark 100th Anniversary Of Ecumenical Movement

Posted 05.25.2011

By Bruce Nolan Religion News Service NEW ORLEANS (RNS) Leaders of the nation's largest coalition of Christian churches will gather here this week (No...