(RNS) — At the beginning of Holy Week, Christianity Today published an article on the crucifixion that caused a firestorm. In the article, Daniel Silliman described the work of a Bible scholar who has ...

Twentieth century theologian P.T. Forsyth’s work reminds Christians today to put the cross before and the world behind. I love the church, but I can’t say I always understand or even like it. And in ...

An old hymn asks the following questions: "Why did He go to Calvary? Why was His life's blood shed for me?" The song’s chorus says that He loves us, and that is the reason that Jesus suffered on the ...

(RNS) — 'A symbol of love can become a weapon. The icon of redemption can become an instrument of terror,' writes Shane Claiborne. (RNS) — I’m in Tennessee on a little mountain getaway, trying to ...

As a priest, I am called to serve as a guardian and custodian of religious symbols, such as the Cross, the Bible and the Church. I am also called to interpret and help others interpret these symbols ...

Robyn J. Whitaker does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Anti-Catholics often charge that Catholics “re-crucify” Jesus through the sacrifice of the Mass. If we were, that would be a problem, because the Bible repeatedly indicates that Jesus suffered and ...

Symbols give meaning to our lives. The American flag, a military parade, the Statue of Liberty. These carry special meaning for us as a nation. As a religious person, I recognize the important ...

It wasn’t just the heavens weeping. A jaw-dropping discovery by NASA may lend cosmic credibility to one of the Bible’s most dramatic moments — the crucifixion of Jesus Christ — and the spooky sky show ...