Japan approves Muslim surveillance and profiling to screen terror suspects
Japan's Supreme Court ruling on May 31 signaled its approval of police surveillance to profile suspected and potential future terrorists among its Muslim population.
Istanbul airport suicide bombings leave 41 dead, ISIS emerges as prime suspect
Turkish investigators pored over video footage and witness statements on Wednesday after three suspected Islamic State suicide bombers opened fire and blew themselves up in Istanbul's main airport, killing 41 people and wounding 239.
Jeremy Lin news: NBA star on spreading the gospel 'to different areas of the world'
NBA star Jeremy Lin spoke before the World Economics Forum held in China and told them about his desire to bring the gospel to places where people have not heard it before.
Transgender marriage legalized under Islamic fatwa issued in Pakistan
A fatwa that was passed on last week in Lahore, Pakistan declares that transgender marriage is now legal under Islamic law.
UK Christian leader apologizes for calling voters 'stupid,' embarrassed by pro-Brexit Christian voters
The Dean of Exeter Cathedral claimed he's embarrassed by the pro-Brexit Christian voters and apologized on their behalf. Yet, he also apologized for initially calling the winning majority "stupid."
Christian village targeted by suicide bombers in Lebanon
At least eight suicide bombers targeted a predominantly Christian village in Lebanon near the Syrian border this week, killing five and wounding almost 30.
Russia's proposed anti-terrorist law criticized
Russia's proposed anti-terrorist bill draws criticism from various religious leaders, rights group, and even President Vladimir Putin's loyalists after Parliament approved it Friday, June 24 .
Cardinal Vincent Nichols condemns 'upsurge' of racism and hatred in Brexit aftermath
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, added his voice on condemning the "upsurge of racism and hatred" that followed the Brexit vote and said these must not be tolerated.
'Brexit' EU campaigner Nigel Farage booed in rowdy European parliament debate as anger overspills
Leading Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage was booed and heckled in a raucous special session of the European Parliament on Tuesday as he accused the EU of imposing a superstate on its citizens and predicted other countries would leave the bloc like Britain.
Multiple suicide bombings target Christian village in Lebanon leaving 5 dead, 15 injured
Multiple suicide bomb attacks rocked a village in northeastern Lebanon near the Syrian border, leaving five dead and wounding at least 15 others.
Alarming human rights report should make UK rethink its relationship with China, group says
United Kingdom should rethink its "golden" relationship with China in the light of a critical human rights report launched Tuesday, June 28, rights group said.
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United Methodist Church Selects US, Zimbabwe for Historic 2028 General Conference
The United Methodist Church (UMC) will convene its 2028 General Conference at two locations simultaneously for the first time in the denomination’s history, bringing together delegates in the United States and Africa for its highest legislative assembly. The UMC Commission on the General Conference announced Tuesday that Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harare, Zimbabwe, will jointly host the gathering.
Middle East Christians Face Uncertain Future as Global Persecution Threatens Over 400 Million
Christian persecution has worsened in more than half of 18 countries surveyed by a Catholic watchdog, raising concerns about the future of Christian communities in the Middle East. The Middle East has emerged as an area of particular concern, where prolonged instability threatens Christianity’s presence in its historic birthplace.
Multisite Churches Expanding Rapidly Across US, Attracting Nearly 10% of Protestant Churchgoers
Multisite churches are expanding rapidly across the United States, attracting nearly one in 10 Protestant churchgoers, but their growth is increasingly outpacing the development of qualified leaders, according to a new national study. The report identified more than 1,800 multisite churches operating over 6,000 campuses nationwide, highlighting the growing influence of congregations that maintain multiple worship locations under a unified organizational structure.
Allie Beth Stuckey Urges Christians to Limit Halloween Participation and Avoid Horror Films
New York Times bestselling author and BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey has drawn mixed reactions from Christians after questioning whether believers should embrace Halloween festivities and consume horror-themed entertainment. During the Oct. 19 episode of her “Relatable” podcast, Stuckey addressed the different ways Christians approach Halloween, acknowledging that the subject involves personal convictions and differing interpretations of Christian freedom.
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Churches in Immigration Raids Dispute
A federal appeals court has handed a legal victory to churches, synagogues and other religious organizations challenging the Trump administration’s decision to permit immigration enforcement operations at places of worship. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed a lower court’s decision rejecting the religious groups’ request for a preliminary injunction.