House approves bill banning abortions after 20 weeks into pregnancy
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the legislation known as the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which aims to ban abortions after 20 weeks into pregnancy.
More than half a million students expected to take part in this year's 'Bring Your Bible to School Day'
More than half a million students across the U.S. are expected to take part in Focus on the Family's (FOTF) fourth annual "Bring Your Bible to School Day" on Oct. 5.
Judge says Florida county's prayer policy barring atheists from giving invocations is unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled that a Florida county government's prayer policy that prohibits atheists from delivering invocations at public meetings is unconstitutional.
Abortions in Ohio reach lowest level in 40 years, new study shows
A report from the Ohio Department of Health has revealed that the number of abortions in the state has decreased in 2016, reaching its lowest number since 1976, when record-keeping first began.
Man says he turned from agnostic to firm believer in God after surviving Las Vegas shooting
A man who witnessed the horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday said that he turned from being an agnostic to a firm believer in God after surviving the tragic incident.
Few suicidal people seek help from church before ending their lives, survey reveals
A majority of Protestant pastors believe that their church is equipped to help people threatening suicide, but very few turn to the church for help before ending their own lives, according to a new survey.
US Justice Department joins lawsuit against college that barred Christian student from preaching on campus
The U.S. Department of Justice is backing a Christian student in his lawsuit against a college that prevented him from sharing his faith at a designated free speech zone on campus.
Iraqi children plead to Trump for help as deadline to provide aid for religious minorities expires
Iraqi children are pleading directly to President Donald Trump for help as the deadline to provide portions of over $1 billion in aid to religious minorities victimized by the Islamic State terror group expires.
Lee Strobel says he once shared the Gospel with Hugh Hefner
Christian apologist Lee Strobel has revealed that he once shared the Gospel with Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner, who is often credited with spearheading America's sexual revolution.
Prominent evangelical leaders sign joint letter urging Trump to condemn alt-right
Several high-profile evangelical leaders have signed a joint letter asking President Donald Trump to condemn the alt-right movement as "racist, evil, and antithetical to a well-ordered, peaceful society."
Satanic Temple urges followers to order cakes honoring Satan from Christian-owned bakeries
The Satanic Temple is urging its followers to order cakes honoring Satan from bakeries owned by Christians who refuse to bake same-sex wedding cakes.
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‘Zero A.D.’ Brings Nativity to Life Through a Story of Faith and Sacrificial Love
Director Alejandro Monteverde, best known for “Sound of Freedom,” is bringing the Nativity to the big screen this Christmas season with “Zero A.D.: The Birth of Christ,” a biblical epic highlighting the courage and faith behind the birth of Jesus. Distributed by Angel Studios, the drama-thriller opens in theaters Dec. 11 and depicts Mary and Joseph’s struggle to protect the newborn Messiah amid political turmoil.
Texas-Based Anglican Diocese Elects Paul Donison as Bishop After Months of Deadlock
The Anglican Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast has chosen the Rev. Paul Donison as its next bishop, ending months of uncertainty following an inconclusive election in May. The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) announced Wednesday that the Texas-based diocese elected Donison on Nov. 7.
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.