After-School Satan club in Tacoma shuts down due to lack of funding
The Satanic Temple in Seattle has decided to shut down an after-school program in a public school in Tacoma, Washington due to lack of funding and volunteers.
Christian apologist Nabeel Qureshi dies at age 34 after year-long battle with cancer
Christian apologist and author Nabeel Qureshi, who was diagnosed with advanced stomach cancer in August 2016, has passed away on Saturday at the age of 34.
ISIS calls for 'lone wolf' terror attacks on relief centers housing hurricane victims
The Department of Homeland Security's Southeast Bureau has warned that the Islamic State terror group is using social media to call on its sympathizers to carry out "lone wolf" attacks on relief centers housing people who are affected by recent hurricanes in the U.S.
Sen. John McCain co-sponsors bill to block ban on transgender service members
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain (R-Ariz.) is co-sponsoring a legislation that is aimed at blocking President Donald Trump's mandate that bans transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military.
Band draws backlash after performing AC/DC song during worship service at Indiana church
A non-denominational church in Indiana has drawn some criticisms after a worship band performed AC/DC's "Money Talks" during a Sunday morning service.
Pro-life protesters jailed, then released after 'Red Rose Rescue' mission at abortion centers
Pro-life protesters in two different cities in the U.S. were arrested for simultaneously entering abortion facilities in order to persuade women not to abort their babies.
Federal judge says Catholic farmer cannot be banned from city market over gay marriage views
A federal judge has temporarily allowed a Catholic farmer, who was banned from the East Lansing city market in Michigan because of his opposition to gay marriage, to resume selling his goods while his case proceeds.
ACLU threatens to sue Oklahoma police chief for posting Bible verses on social media
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has threatened to file a lawsuit against a police chief in Oklahoma for sharing Bible verses on the police department's official Facebook page.
Christian parent rails against West Virginia school for showing 'pro-gay' video during class
A Christian parent has voiced his outrage at a middle school in West Virginia over an LGBT-themed suicide prevention music video that was shown to the students during class.
California Senate passes bill preventing religious employers from firing workers who seek abortions
The California Senate has approved a legislation that will prevent religious employers from firing workers who seek abortions or any other services related to the termination of pregnancy.
Teaching of Handel's 'Hallelujah Chorus' in school prompts complaint from atheist group
A prominent atheist group has lodged a complaint to an elementary school in Tennessee after a music teacher taught her class a portion of George Frideric Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus."
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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.