Georgia school draws outrage for distributing poem comparing God to mythical unicorn
A middle school in Georgia has issued an apology after parents complained about a poem presented during class that compared God to a mythical creature.
Texas churches flooded by Harvey sue FEMA for equal access to emergency relief funds
Three Texas churches damaged by Hurricane Harvey floodwaters have sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) over its policy of excluding religious groups from receiving disaster relief funds.
Publisher recalls book by Hillary Clinton's pastor due to extensive plagiarism
A book by Hillary Clinton's longtime pastor, Rev. Bill Shillady, is being pulled from store shelves after the discovery of an extensive amount of plagiarism.
Aspiring pastor who is suspected of killing wife in his sleep could face death penalty
An aspiring pastor who admitted that he may have killed wife in his sleep after taking too much cold medicine could face the death penalty or life in prison if he is convicted of the crime.
Washington National Cathedral gets rid of stained-glass windows depicting Confederate generals
The Washington National Cathedral has decided to get rid of stained-glass windows depicting two Confederate generals, saying the images are "inconsistent" with its mission and "a barrier to our important work on racial justice and racial reconciliation."
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging a California mandate that requires insurance plans to cover abortion
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by California churches to challenge a requirement for all insurance companies in the state to cover abortions.
Donald Trump rescinds Dreamers program despite pleas from evangelical leaders
President Donald Trump has decided to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, despite pleas from several evangelical leaders urged him to show "heart" to the young recipients of the scheme.
Ken Ham castigates group for using Hurricane Harvey to raise funds for 'emergency' abortions
Famed creationist Ken Ham has castigated a group that is raising money to provide "emergency" abortions for survivors of Hurricane Harvey.
New learning series offers insight on how Christians respond to persecution
A new learning series launched at the University of Notre Dame is offering people the opportunity to examine the lives of persecuted Christians and understand how believers respond to oppression.
California bill seeks to punish nurses who fail to use preferred pronouns of transgender patients
A proposed bill being considered by the California House of Representatives is seeking to criminalize skilled nursing workers who fail to use the preferred pronouns of their patients who identify as transgenders.
Wycliffe USA launches second #WhyBible campaign to fight against biblical illiteracy
The Wycliffe Bible Translators have launched the second annual #WhyBible social media campaign to counter the rising scriptural illiteracy among today's youths.
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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.