When Billy Graham Peered Into the Nation’s Soul
The young minister from N.C. took Los Angeles by storm in 1949, holding tent revivals that made him a national figure.
How an ‘Agnostic Atheist’ Got Students to Scrutinize Their Faith
Biblical scholar Bart Ehrman wanted his students at UNC-Chapel Hill to think seriously about what it means to believe—and they did.
Imagine All the People
The Buddhist monks walking to Washington, D.C. have become a viral feel-good story. Our reporter followed their journey to learn why.
Jim Hunt’s Cross to Bear
The four-term governor and committed church-goer politicked with evangelical fervor. But he still struggled to sway the Religious Right.
The Atheist Who Wants You to Go to Church
A Raleigh-based YouTuber has made a name critiquing religion. But he’s not trying to sway people away from faith.
Give Peace a Chance?
For 75 years, local pacifists have organized a “Peace Booth” at the State Fair. Is it exactly what our moment needs, or a relic of the past?
In Charlotte, Catholics May Have to Give Up the Old Ways
A dustup over the traditional Latin Mass in Charlotte challenges the new pope to set a course for churches across the world.
More Faith & Religion Coverage
Voices in the Wilderness
A traditionalist religious order is building a new home in the woods of Western N.C. Not everyone is happy to see them.
Out of the Lion’s Den
A Christian author with a long list of abandoned business deals and unpaid creditors finds a new home for his work in N.C.
Trump’s Immigration Orders Fuel Isolation Among Immigrant Parishioners
North Carolina churches are raising concerns about ICE enforcement in places of worship.
How an Aggressive Church is Making Waves at N.C. State
Former members of Restored Church Raleigh say they felt pressured to be baptized and to isolate from friends and family.
In Junaluska, A Historic Church Gathers After the Storm
This historically Black community just outside of Boone has weathered quite a bit over its 200 years.
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