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Anglican Church Archbishop Wood Accused Of Misconduct
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (1162+ words) The Anglican Church in North America, formed after a conservative break with the Episcopal Church over gay clergy and the authority of Scripture, today confronts a dual crisis at the top. Allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power have…...
The Financial Dilemma That Wound Up Helping US Churches Thrive
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (576+ words) (ANALYSIS) By many measures, Americans are growing less religious: Since 2007, for example, the percentage of people who pray daily has dropped, while the “unaffiliated” have grown to 29%. But those numbers can distract from just how much faith still matters in…...
First Female Archbishop Of Canterbury Sparks African Anglican Divide
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (501+ words) LAGOS, Nigeria — Mixed reactions have followed the recent appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. The 63-year-old was appointed on Oct. 3, and will succeed Justin Welby, who resigned last year over his failure to report serial child…...
Why The Anglican Schism Is About More Than Women And LGBTQ Issues
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (746+ words) Religion Unplugged believes in a diversity of well-reasoned and well-researched opinions. This piece reflects the views of the author and does not necessarily represent those of Religion Unplugged, its staff and contributors. This narrative is not only wrong; it’s an…...
‘The Vanishing Church’ Makes The Case For Both Belief And Belonging
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (846+ words) (REVIEW) Two trends in America have dominated discussion on religion and politics for a long time: The decline of religion and rising political polarization. With American culture seemingly more extreme daily, and fewer people identifying with a religious tradition, everything…...
How A Church Turned Tragedy Into A Lasting Witness
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (597+ words) (ANALYSIS) No church expects this. It would be hard for me to believe that a church that truly seeks the Lord would even welcome this. But unfortunately, sometimes pastors pass away while actively serving a congregation. Roughly 20 years ago, a…...
World Anglicanism Nears A Historic Breaking Point
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (288+ words) (ANALYSIS) The 2025 Story of the Year in religion is obviously the surprise May 8 election of the first Pope from the United States, Leo XIV. The second-place story, less publicized but important, is the Oct. 16 proclamation of a planned split among the…...
‘Accept Each Other Regardless Of Differences’: Christian Leaders Tackle Division
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (707+ words) The confab brought together leaders from across Christian traditions — including Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant churches — and underscored both the enduring hope for reconciliation, along with the deep divisions that still fracture the global church. Just the sixth Faith and Order…...
Mullally’s Appointment As Archbishop Of Canterbury May Test Anglican Unity
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (412+ words) (ANALYSIS) The announcement that Bishop Sarah Mullally will become the next Archbishop of Canterbury marks an extraordinary milestone in the Church of England’s long and complex history — but also sets the stage for a challenging chapter ahead. Mullally, 63, will be…...
What Happened To US Churches The Past 50 Years?
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (616+ words) (ANALYSIS) Lots. And no expert is better equipped to portray the turbulence than Washington University political scientist Ryan Burge. Drawing from extensive survey research and his own previous books and columns for Substack, he offers sweeping, statistics-rich, and notably bleak…...