Christian church contributing to the growth of atheism?
There has been the question of why the number of atheists globally seems to be growing, and this could be due to a lot of reasions, including the church.
Christian denominations start Jesus' tomb restoration project
Three Christian denominations work together to start the restoration project on the Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, considered to be the site where Jesus Christ was crucified, buried, and resurrected.
Tim Tebow encourages student athletes: 'Be more than an athlete'
Attending as a guest speaker at a high school sports award program in South Carolina on Monday, May 16, Tim Tebow tells student athletes to be "bigger than sports" and "be more than an athlete."
20,000 Chinese Christians persecuted by Chinese government: report
An annual report conducted by a persecution watchdog group and published on Wednesday, May 18 reveals that a total of 20,000 Chinese Christians suffered religious persecution at the hands of the Communist Chinese government in 2015 alone.
United Methodists put gay ordinations on hold, vote for moratorium on homosexuality debate
The United Methodist delegates have voted for a moratorium on its homosexuality debate during a General Conference on Wednesday, May 18. The issue of gay ordination is also placed on hold.
Christian church offers space to Muslims for prayer after mosque fire
Anglican Bishop of Melbourne has reached out to Muslims after their Geelong mosque was burned to the ground on Wednesday, May 18.
Majority of Christian churchgoers who stop attending church do not lose their faith, research claims
The current concern over the growing number of Christians who are no longer attending church is not a problem and does not translate to their loss of Christian faith, a recent research reveals.
Gambling ad in UK banned for mocking Christianity
A gambling ad created by Boylesports Enterprise has been banned by British advertising authorities for mocking Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Billy Graham on why Jesus Christ stands out above any other religious leader in history
There are two things that make Jesus Christ different from religious leaders through history - - he was God in human flesh and He's the only one with the power to forgive people's sins, says evangelical pastor Billy Graham.
Pastor Tim Keller church staff: homosexuality is not a sin
A member of the church headed by Tim Keller has said he does not believe that homosexuality is a sin and that he is part of a "church plant" that advocates for the removal of separate bathrooms for males and females.
Christian woman kidnapped and forced to marry a Muslim in Pakistan
A Christian woman in Lahore, Pakistan was kidnapped on May 12 and was forced to marry the man who kidnapped her.
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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.