Evangelicals in America feel alienated in their own country
No longer considered a dominant force in the population and public life, American evangelicals are starting to feel alienated in their own country.
Ark Encounter among 'the greatest Christian outreaches of this era,' says Ken Ham
Ken Ham is thrilled as the official launch for the Ark Encounter draws closer. Previews reveal what he believes is "one of the greatest Christian outreaches of this era."
Florida pastor 'accidentally' shoots wife while cleaning gun
Pastor Darrell Reid called the police this week to report that he had accidentally shot his wife in the head while he was cleaning his gun. However, according to local media sources, records of the pastor's past reveal a history of violence, although it is uncertain whether that alleged past had ...
Southern Baptist Convention membership declines, but number of churches increases
The Annual Church Profile of the Southern Baptist Convention reveals that their membership in 2015 declined by around 200,000 compared to their numbers in 2014.
Catholic Cardinal questioned for negligence over pedophile case in France
French Cardinal Philippe Barbaran has spoken with the police as he is under investigation over an alleged negligence on his part for failing to act on a pedophile case against the Rev. Bernard Preynat, accused of molesting boy scouts between 1986 and 1991.
Billy Graham shares concrete steps for Christians to overcome temptation
Evangelical leader Billy Graham gives concrete steps Christians can follow to overcome temptations through God's help.
Muhammad Ali met Billy Graham multiple times as father was concerned Islamic faith was leading him astray
Evangelical leader Franklin Graham has shared that the widely-recognized greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali, visited his father Billy Graham several times because Ali's father worried that his son may have been led astray by his Islamic faith.
United Methodist Church leaves pro-abortion group in 'major victory' for pro-life movement
The United Methodist Church has voted to leave the pro-abortion group Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC).
Franklin Graham on atheist Reason Rally: Atheists will 'face eternity in hell' if they refuse Jesus Christ
Franklin Graham took to Facebook on Monday, June 6, in reaction to the recently held Reason Rally attended by freethinkers and nonreligious Americans.
Chinese Christians blocked from holding prayer meeting by China police
Chinese Christians in Handan (Hebei) were prevented by the Religious Affairs Bureau from holding a day of supposed prayer and fasting Saturday, June 4 as authorities declared the gathering as illegal.
Catholic cardinal accused of being homophobic in Spain
Former prefect of the Vatican's Congregation for Divine Worship and current archbishop of Valencia, Spanish Cardinal Antonio Cañizares is charged of hate crime after an alleged homophobic speech delivered in his sermon May 13 at the Catholic University.
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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.