God

A Sunday service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Melrose, Mass. includes gospel singing, a live band, and dancing.

This African church hopes to spread across America ‘like Starbucks’

Lifestyle & Belief

The Redeemed Christian Church of God began in Nigeria, but it’s growing rapidly in the US, especially among the African immigrant community. Their goals? Bring as many people to heaven as possible, and have a church within a 10-mile radius in any direction.

Sex scandals, Christian fundamentalism and American government

Global Politics

India’s Real ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is Spending His Money Wisely

Arts, Culture & Media
The World

Slideshow: Bosnian Muslim Walking to Mecca for the Hajj

Lifestyle & Belief
The World

Science, religion intersect in NOVA documentary “The Bible’s Buried Secrets”

Arts, Culture & Media
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