Bible verse labeled 'ominous' by atheists, stripped off by Harper Police from patrol truck
Harper Police Department took down a decal on one of its patrol trucks that contained a Biblical verse considered by atheist group as "ominous."
Brazilian archbishop resigns after being caught in pedophilia controversy
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Archbishop Aldo di Cillo Pagotto of Paraiba, Brazil on Wednesday, July 6 as some priests that the latter previously took in have faced charges of paedophilia.
House church forcibly evicted by authorities in China
State authorities in China forced a Guangdong house church to move out after landlady succumbed to pressure and prematurely terminated the church's contract.
Underground churches prefer printed Bibles over Bible apps
A nonprofit organization found out that even with so many Bible apps available, members of underground churches in different parts of the world prefer to have printed versions of the Bible.
Gay marriage battle set to strain Church of England
Splintering stances on the church's position on gay marriage may be the Church of England's most decisive battle yet.
Bill Nye may attend Ken Ham's Ark Encounter, Noah's Ark replica
Creationist Ken Ham revealed Bill Nye "The Science Guy" is considering to attend a tour of Ark Encounter's life-size themed Noah's Ark replica.
Tim Tebow prays for dying man on plane, but is then criticized for 'getting in the way'
Former NFL star Tim Tebow prayed for a man whose pulse stopped due to heart problem while onboard a Delta Airlines flight from Atlanta to Phoenix, and now people are criticizing him for it.
Unchurched people are open to talk about faith but will not go to church, study finds
Many unchurched Americans are willing to discuss faith and religion with Christian friends but are not as open to attending a worship service with them, according to a new study.
Majority of Americans believe in God, new poll finds
The numbers of Americans who believe in God continue to decline over the years yet majority or 89 percent still claim to be believers, according to a new Gallup poll.
China demands share of church donations amid stricter religious regulations
The Chinese state has implemented stricter regulations, including demanding a share of church money and donations in its ongoing efforts to clamp down on Christian churches.
Christian widow murdered for refusing to give her land for mosque; Muslim woman kills infant baby fed during Ramadan
A Muslim grandmother in Uganda allegedly poisoned her infant granddaughter in the name of Ramadan while a Christian woman who refused a Muslim mosque on her property was found dead.
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United Methodist Church Selects US, Zimbabwe for Historic 2028 General Conference
The United Methodist Church (UMC) will convene its 2028 General Conference at two locations simultaneously for the first time in the denomination’s history, bringing together delegates in the United States and Africa for its highest legislative assembly. The UMC Commission on the General Conference announced Tuesday that Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harare, Zimbabwe, will jointly host the gathering.
Middle East Christians Face Uncertain Future as Global Persecution Threatens Over 400 Million
Christian persecution has worsened in more than half of 18 countries surveyed by a Catholic watchdog, raising concerns about the future of Christian communities in the Middle East. The Middle East has emerged as an area of particular concern, where prolonged instability threatens Christianity’s presence in its historic birthplace.
Multisite Churches Expanding Rapidly Across US, Attracting Nearly 10% of Protestant Churchgoers
Multisite churches are expanding rapidly across the United States, attracting nearly one in 10 Protestant churchgoers, but their growth is increasingly outpacing the development of qualified leaders, according to a new national study. The report identified more than 1,800 multisite churches operating over 6,000 campuses nationwide, highlighting the growing influence of congregations that maintain multiple worship locations under a unified organizational structure.
Allie Beth Stuckey Urges Christians to Limit Halloween Participation and Avoid Horror Films
New York Times bestselling author and BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey has drawn mixed reactions from Christians after questioning whether believers should embrace Halloween festivities and consume horror-themed entertainment. During the Oct. 19 episode of her “Relatable” podcast, Stuckey addressed the different ways Christians approach Halloween, acknowledging that the subject involves personal convictions and differing interpretations of Christian freedom.
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Churches in Immigration Raids Dispute
A federal appeals court has handed a legal victory to churches, synagogues and other religious organizations challenging the Trump administration’s decision to permit immigration enforcement operations at places of worship. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed a lower court’s decision rejecting the religious groups’ request for a preliminary injunction.