Who founded Patheos and when was it started?
Patheos was founded in 2008 by Leo and Cathie Brunnick, both web technology professionals living in Denver, Colorado. The site launched in May 2009.
Questions about Patheos
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What does the name Patheos mean?
Patheos is a portmanteau of "path" and "theos," the Greek word for god. The name reflects the site's intent to represent many religious paths rather than a single tradition.
How many religions does the Patheos Religion Library cover?
The Patheos Religion Library covers 27 global religions and worldviews. It includes a Comparison Lens feature that lets users examine origins, beliefs, rituals, ethics, and community structures across traditions.
What are the Faith Channels on Patheos?
Patheos hosts eleven Faith Channels: Nonreligious, Buddhist, Catholic, Evangelical, Hindu, Jewish, Mormon, Muslim, Pagan, Progressive Christian, and Spirituality. Together they host more than 450 blogs and columns from professors, journalists, authors, activists, and religious leaders.
Who acquired Patheos and what changed after the acquisition?
Patheos was acquired by BN Media, LLC in September 2016. After the acquisition, nonreligious bloggers were told they could no longer publish posts critical of other religions or politics, prompting most of them to leave the platform. BN Media LLC later announced it would operate under the name Radiant in 2021.
How large is Patheos compared to other religion websites?
In November 2015, Patheos served over 30 million content page views, making it the largest English-language religion website in the world at that time.