This section covers Christianity in the United States — churches, denominations, evangelical and mainline traditions, and the community and cultural life of the country's largest religious group. Reporting covers religious news without editorial characterization of any tradition.
Conservative influencer Laura Loomer says Christian nationalist voices alienated voters after Republicans lost Tuesday's midterm elections.
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November 4, 2026
Survey Finds Most Churchgoers Fail Bible QuizA Lifeway Research survey found about two-thirds of churchgoers earned an F on a biblical literacy quiz.
November 4, 2026
Pastor Preaches From $6,000 Massage ChairA viral sermon by Pastor Mike Todd, delivered from a luxury massage chair, has drawn online debate over its price and message.
November 4, 2026
Court Rules on Evidence in Bloomer Discharge CaseA federal judge has ruled on pretrial evidence motions in a constructive discharge lawsuit involving a Christian televangelism network and its founder.
November 3, 2026
Trump Says He Took Christians to Promised LandAt a Salina, Kansas rally, the former and current president repeated a prediction attributed to pastor Robert Jeffress that drew online criticism as blasphemy.
November 2, 2026
Democrats Run on Faith in 2026 MidtermsSeveral Democratic candidates are campaigning on their Christian faith ahead of the November 3, 2026 midterm elections.
November 1, 2026
Cunningham Discusses Faith on Theo Von PodcastThe Indiana Fever guard described her Christian faith and her stance on sex-based eligibility standards in women's sports during an October 28 podcast appearance.
October 31, 2026
White House Marks Reformation Day AnniversaryPresident Donald Trump issued a statement honoring Reformation Day and the legacy of Martin Luther and William Tyndale on the 500th anniversary of their work.
October 30, 2026
Survey Reveals American Views on Christian NationalismA new national study details the prevalence of Christian nationalism ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
October 30, 2026
Pastor Criticizes Trump Over Biblical AlignmentEvangelical pastor Caleb Campbell argues that current U.S. politics have drifted from foundational biblical teachings.
October 30, 2026
Donald Trump Posts New Jesus-Themed Campaign MemeThe former president shared a meme claiming divine mandate as polling shows a significant decline in support from Christian voters.
Denominational policy debates and their outcomes, church community initiatives and their reach, membership and attendance trend data, statements by religious leaders that enter the public conversation, and the intersection of Christian tradition with broader cultural and political discussions are the recurring subjects in this coverage. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Phoenix represent the geographic and demographic breadth of Christianity in the United States, from large urban congregations to the megachurches and denominational headquarters concentrated in those regions. Denominational splits over doctrinal questions have generated some of the most sustained internal coverage of any subject in this area, as institutional divisions move through governance bodies over months or years before resolving. The relationship between religious institutions and public policy — on issues that range from tax status to political endorsements — produces a recurring legal and policy coverage thread that runs alongside the community and theological reporting.
