Parkland shooter asks for Bible in solitary confinement
Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz has reportedly asked for a Bible after spending restless nights in solitary confinement in Broward County Jail.
Michigan university reverses decision to revoke status of Christian student group following lawsuit
A Michigan university has decided to reinstate a chapter of the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship after the student organization filed a lawsuit in Detroit federal court.
Utah bill seeking to ban Down syndrome abortions struggles in Senate
Pro-life lawmakers in the Utah Senate are struggling to advance a legislation that seeks to ban abortion on unborn babies with Down Syndrome.
Ken Ham delivers presentation to packed auditorium at Oklahoma university following controversy
Famed creationist Ken Ham was able to deliver a protest-free presentation at a packed auditorium at the University of Oklahoma on Monday even though he had been previously disinvited from campus after LGBT activists complained about his biblical beliefs on marriage.
Mississippi Senate approves 15-week abortion ban
The Mississippi Senate has approved a bill that is aimed at banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy on Tuesday.
Texas church gives away a total of $125K in checks during service
A church in Texas has given away a total of $125,000 in checks to parishioners on Sunday, with the request that they would use some of the money to help others in need.
West Virginia resolution declaring 'no Constitutional right to abortion' heads to November ballot
The West Virginia legislature has approved a resolution that aims to amend the state's Constitution to say that it does not recognize abortion as a "right."
Maryland church gives away five cars to celebrate grand opening of new worship space
A church in Maryland has given away five cars last weekend to celebrate the grand opening of its new location in a Columbia strip mall.
Secularist group calls out Texas Sheriff for including Bible verse in departmental memo
A Wisconsin-based secularist group has sent a letter to a sheriff's office in Texas to complain about the inclusion of a Bible verse in a memo to officers.
Over 94,000 sign petition calling for national holiday honoring Billy Graham
More than 94,000 people have signed a petition that calls for a national holiday in honor of the late Rev. Billy Graham, who was laid to rest next to his wife last week at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Highpoint Church releases update on sex abuse investigation involving Pastor Andy Savage
Highpoint Church has announced on its website on Sunday that the sex abuse investigation involving Pastor Andy Savage is "wrapping up" and further updates would be released "as the situation requires."
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12 Christians Detained in Algeria After Worship Gathering as Police Seize Bibles
Algerian special forces raided a Christian worship gathering at a humanitarian shelter on Sept. 4, detaining all 12 people present on suspicion of holding an unauthorized non-Muslim religious service. Police entered the site and transferred the 12 detained Christians to the Bethioua police station.
Colorado Christian School Sees 96 Student Baptisms Through “5th Quarter” Gatherings
Nearly 100 students have been baptized during five periodic worship gatherings held at a Christian high school in Colorado after athletic competitions. Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch launched the 5th Quarter gatherings in fall 2024 and holds the student-focused worship and testimony events twice each academic year.
Iran Faces UN Scrutiny Over Confiscation of Historic Protestant Church
Two United Nations experts have called on Iran to explain the confiscation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Tehran and the eviction of Christian families from the property. Reports emerged in July that Iranian authorities had seized the church, described as the country’s oldest Protestant congregation, and removed Christian residents living on the site.
Trump Highlights Global Christian Persecution at UN, Warns Iran of “Annihilation” Without Deal
President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to draw attention to the persecution of Christians worldwide, criticizing the U.N. Human Rights Council for giving the issue little attention while condemning some of the world’s most repressive governments. “Christians are being persecuted all over the world; it's not even believable. I never thought I'd say it, but it's been happening for a long time.”
Baptist pastor, other Christians killed in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani militia attacks in one county in Plateau state, Nigeria over the weekend killed at least eight Christians, including a Baptist pastor and a church employee on their way to church services on Sunday (Sept. 20), sources said.