The Jewish deity is seen as the bad creator, the Demiurge who is surpassed by the messianic Jesus. Gnosticism explains the shift from Judaism to Christianity without the complication of the Trinity.

His Gnostic phase lasts for a month during the ... Ava and I were unable to reach each other — the barriers, the demiurge — the individualizing, alienating effects of global neoliberalism.

President Trump has significantly expanded the power and influence of conservative Christians in government. By Ruth Graham I cover religion, faith and values. Today is Good Friday, part of the ...

"Disgusting," commented Catholic Vote senior advisor Steve Cortes, adding, "The ruling class abides bigotry, as long as it’s targeted against faithful Christians generally, & Catholics ...

“The so-called ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ have made it their mission to mock Christianity with open hostility, and this blasphemous Easter event is just the latest example,” he said.

The New Testament Gospels say so. The Nicene Creed, one of Christianity’s key statements of faith, says Jesus “was crucified under Pontius Pilate.” The testimony of Paul, the first person ...

How a gig worker in Togo pushes back against disaster, with Christian help. The first crackling sound came like the snap of dry wood. Then came the flames—wild orange tongues licking the old ...