CHARLESTON — A religious freedom bill drew passionate response during a Friday afternoon public hearing at the Legislature. Most speakers, almost 40, contended House Bill 3042, “Relating […]
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Christian nationalism hasn’t translated into successful governance
The subject of “Christian nationalism” has again appeared in our political life, establishing residence in the Republican Party. It is nothing new, though, having taken many forms […]
WVU studies faith community nurses and mental health
WVU TODAY Faith communities aren’t solely places for worship and religion, according to West Virginia University research. They can also serve as conduits in addressing the mental […]
Morgantown Magnificat to host prayer breakfast: Event to feature Susan Pivarunas
Morgantown Magnificat will host an Inspirational Prayer Breakfast Aug. 27 at St. John’s University Parish Hall in Morgantown. This is a new Magnificat location. The featured speaker […]
We’re not as pious as we used to be
by Robin Abcarian Call it the Alito Fallacy. Earlier this month, Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. was in Rome, where he delivered a keynote speech […]
Guest essay: A pro-lifer’s argument against overturning Roe v. Wade
by Hollis Lewis Recently the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the long-standing case Roe v. Wade, which made abortion legal throughout the United States. This […]
Supremes keep delivering the hits
by Gene Lyons Just days after declaring pregnancy a sacrament, the Supreme Court announced a bold ruling in favor of performative Christianity. Never mind this tiresome business […]
Religious and racial tolerance starts with all of us
by Omer Awan I never knew minding my own business would cause such animosity from others. It was the summer of 1996, and I stopped at a […]
Football and prayer? They don’t mix
by John M. Crisp My father was neither a constitutional scholar nor a theologian. In fact, with his high school education, he delivered letters for the post […]
Guest essay: The Bible is not anti-abortion
by Rev. Wes Bergen Most people assume that the natural Christian position is to be anti-abortion and that this position comes from the Bible. Neither of these […]