Religion
COLLEYVILLE, Texas -- The rabbi of the Texas synagogue where a gunman took hostages during livestreamed services said Monday that he threw a chair at his capto…
by The Associated Press January 18, 2022BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- A new effort to preserve historic Black churches in the United States has received a $20 million donation that will go to help congregation…
by The Associated Press January 18, 2022An untold number of congregations across the country have struggled, and sometimes failed, to stay afloat financially and minister to their flocks during the p…
by The Associated Press January 17, 2022With covid-19 infections spiking, Arkansas churches are re-evaluating whether to continue in-person worship services.
by Frank E. Lockwood January 15, 2022Nearly 49 years after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the nation's anti-abortion laws, the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock will help mark the anniversary in…
by Frank E. Lockwood January 15, 2022When the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion in all 50 states, it sparked a religious realignment that continues to unfold, nearly a half-century later.
by Frank E. Lockwood January 15, 2022At the end of each podcast, Babylon Bee leaders ask guests the same 10 questions, including this stumper: "Calvinist or Arminian?"
by TERRY MATTINGLY January 15, 2022ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SERVICES
January 15, 2022Benton County
by Becca Martin-Brown January 15, 2022At the table in Jesus' time, a lot of meals were eaten sitting on the floor, something most today would think to be very different. Also, everyone dipped out o…
by Anthony Armstrong Special to The Commercial January 14, 2022AMOS CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1307 W. 16th Ave., will host a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 16. The service will fe…
by Pine Bluff Commercial January 14, 2022ROME -- Pope Francis suggested Monday that getting vaccinated against the coronavirus was a "moral obligation" and denounced how people had been swayed by "bas…
by The Associated Press January 11, 2022ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SERVICES
January 8, 2022After Christmas, some Arkansans quickly box up the ornaments, take down the tree and happily put the holidays behind them.
by Frank E. Lockwood January 8, 2022University of Alabama and Smithsonian Institution officials are working to capture the faith-based fervor on display Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
by Frank E. Lockwood January 8, 2022