An old man lays down his prayer tassels, his tzitzit, in front of a tax collector. They are, he says, the most valuable thing he has. But he’s not trying to pay off his debt; they are simply a gift.

A ‘Christian Atheist’ joins Ross Douthat. Hosted by Ross Douthat Produced by Emily Holzknecht Mr. Douthat is a columnist and the host of the “Interesting Times” podcast. Did Jesus actually rise from ...

In the last few decades, that knowledge has taken a back seat to the hustle and bustle of shopping, parties and Santa Claus. Even the "comfort and joy" heralded is more about general feelings of ...

For nearly seven decades, Elaine Pagels has wrestled with the question: “Why religion?” At age 15, she found herself among thousands in Candlestick Park, electrified by the words of evangelist Billy ...

“I was very glad in the Lord because now at last you have shown concern for me again … I’m not saying this because I need anything, for I have learned how to be content in any circumstance. I know the ...

Manger scenes displayed around Christmastime usually feature an ox and an ass beside the infant Jesus. According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary placed her child in a manger – an animal feeding bin – ...