Easter is the central event in the Christian calendar, which marks the death and resurrection of Jesus. Lent is the 40-day season that builds up to Easter. (Religion Media Centre)
Read MoreOne-third of Americans qualify as Christian nationalism Adherents (11%) or Sympathizers (21%), compared with two-thirds who qualify as Skeptics (37%) or Rejecters (27%). These percentages have remained stable since PRRI first asked these questions in late 2022. (PRRI)
Read MoreLast year they began just a week apart and but this year Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, and the start of Ramadan are due to be even closer, coinciding on February 18. (Pepinster, The Times)
Read MoreAlthough Mardi Gras began as a Catholic holiday—and is especially popular in places with large Roman Catholic populations—it's now a secular event with its own unique culture and customs. (1440)
Read MoreRick Ross is the most famous cult deprogrammer and investigator in the country with the most cults on earth. Since 1982, he’s deprogrammed more than 500 people, testified in court cases in 13 states, and lectured at more than 30 colleges and universities. (Bhattacharya, The Telegraph)
Read MoreDivorce rates vary wildly by age, location, occupation, and other factors. A February 2026 data analysis from Tarotoo analyzed divorce rates across the 50 states and found that one state exceeded all the others in terms of divorces. (Gordon, Mental Floss)
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