John Lennon's assassin says Jesus has forgiven him for shooting former Beatle
The man who killed John Lennon has penned a letter in which he claims that he has been forgiven by Jesus for assassinating the famous singer nearly 37 years ago.
Perry Noble asks for prayers amid divorce from wife of 17 years
Perry Noble, the founder of NewSpring Church in South Carolina, has asked his followers for prayers as he announced on Wednesday that he is now divorcing his wife, Lucretia, after 17 years of marriage.
Planned Parenthood draws controversy for saying it's safer for black women to abort than give birth
Planned Parenthood sparked controversy on Tuesday after the abortion provider claimed in a tweet that it is "statistically safer" for a black woman in the U.S. to have an abortion than give birth to a baby.
School district bans coach from joining football team in prayer following complaint from secularist group
A school district in Georgia has prohibited a high school football coach from participating in a student-led prayer following a complaint from a prominent secularist group.
Judge blocks California law requiring pregnancy centers to provide information on abortion programs
A superior court judge in California has blocked a law that requires pregnancy centers in the state to provide information about taxpayer-funded abortion programs.
Evangelical writer claims he was banned from Liberty University campus for criticizing Jerry Falwell Jr.
Evangelical pastor and author Jonathan Martin has claimed that he was removed from the campus of Liberty University on Monday night because he criticized the school's president, Jerry Falwell Jr.
Federal judge blocks Alabama law banning abortion facilities near schools
A federal judge has permanently blocked an Alabama law that would have shut down abortion facilities near schools.
GOP faith ambassador resigns, citing party's 'tone deaf attitude' towards voting bloc
The national GOP's first-ever director of evangelical outreach has announced his resignation, citing the political party's "tone deaf attitude" toward a crucial Republican voting bloc.
Federal court blocks Trump ban on transgender service members
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has issued a preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump's memorandum banning transgender individuals from serving in the military.
Virginia man sentenced to 20 years in prison for joining ISIS
A 27-year-old American citizen from Virginia has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was convicted of successfully joining the Islamic State terror group.
Christian artists cannot decline orders for same-sex wedding invitations, Arizona judge rules
An Arizona judge has rejected a lawsuit challenging a Phoenix ordinance that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, thereby preventing Christian artists from declining orders for same-sex wedding invitations.
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Texas Chief Justice-Elect Seeks to End Religious Exemptions for Judges Who Refuse Same-Sex Weddings
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice-elect Maggie Ellis has announced plans to overturn a rule protecting judges who decline to officiate same-sex weddings because of their religious beliefs.
China’s New Law Expands Communist Party Control Over Religious Freedom, Report Warns
A law that came into effect this year gives the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) increased powers to restrict religious practice even as several Christians remain imprisoned for carrying out their ministries, according to an advocacy group’s new report. In the past year freedom of religion in China has deteriorated with the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress coming into effect on July1.
Calvary Chapel Pastors Push Back Against Costa Mesa’s Ordination of Women
Several pastors affiliated with the Calvary Chapel movement have publicly criticized Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa’s affirmation of women serving as pastors, following an announcement by Char Brodersen at the church that once served as the movement’s flagship congregation. The Calvary Chapel Association (CCA), through its Heartland Regional Team, reaffirmed its opposition to appointing women as pastors or elders.
“I Would Never Renounce My Faith”: 20-Year-Old Egyptian Christian Killed by ISIS in Libya
A 20-year-old Egyptian Christian was reportedly killed by Islamic State (ISIS) militants in Libya after resisting repeated demands to abandon his Christian faith and embrace Islam while in captivity. Milad Malak, a Coptic Christian, was the only Christian among a group of Egyptian workers abducted by ISIS fighters, according to Open Doors, which cited accounts from two Muslim companions who were later released.
Myanmar Military Airstrike Kills 3 Students at Christian Bible School, Injures 6
Three students were killed and six others injured when Myanmar's military launched an airstrike and drone assault on a Christian Bible school in Karen State. The attack occurred Tuesday in Day Bu Noh village in Hpapun District, an area largely populated by Christian Karen communities. Military aircraft reportedly dropped bombs before armed drones struck the village, with one exploding directly above the Bible school.