Who founded Patheos and when did they launch it?
Leo and Cathie Brunnick launched Patheos in Denver, Colorado during 2008. Both founders worked as web technology professionals before starting the project.
Questions about Patheos
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Patheos officially open to the public?
The website officially opened to the public in May 2009 with a specific goal of teaching people about religions through reference materials. They gathered hundreds of essays from scholars and religious leaders to build a peer-reviewed library covering twenty-seven global faiths.
What happened to Patheos after BN Media LLC purchased the organization in September 2016?
Two years later, BN Media announced they would operate under the new business name Radiant. The acquisition marked a turning point for how the site functioned and who controlled its direction.
How many Faith Channels does Patheos organize its content into?
Patheos organizes its content into eleven distinct Faith Channels representing different belief systems. These channels include Buddhist, Catholic, Evangelical, Hindu, Jewish, Mormon, Muslim, Pagan, Progressive Christian, Spirituality, and Nonreligious groups.
Why did most writers leave the nonreligious channel following the 2016 acquisition?
Nonreligious bloggers received instructions that they could no longer publish posts critical of other religions or political systems. This policy shift directly contradicted the original mission of providing diverse perspectives without bias.