Former ISIS sex slave tells lawmakers the USA must step up efforts to 'terminate Daesh'
A young Yazidi woman who was forced into sex slavery by the Islamic State aka Daesh urged the United States to step up its efforts to defeat the terror group.
Refugees in Thailand suffer from 'inhumane' conditions in detention centers
Many Christians have fled their homes in the Middle East in hopes of finding safe refuge, and some of them have reached Thailand. However, the Southeast Asian country does not provide asylum, thereby leaving a huge number of refugees in a dire situation.
Mother Teresa conspired to Christianize India, says Indian MP
Mother Teresa conspired to Christianize India in the guise of helping the poor, said an Indian parliamentarian blaming her for separatist movements.
Pope Francis: Death penalty feeds vengeance, does not serve justice
Death penalty only serves to feed vengeance instead of restoring justice, said Pope Francis during a conference Tuesday, June 21.
Middle East banks sued for funding ISIS's Christian genocide
A California-based non-profit group sued two Middle Eastern banks and a sheikh for allegedly funding Islamic State's atrocities in Iraq and Syria.
Bishops urge Christians to co-exist with Muslims in Middle East
Maronite Catholic bishops maintained that Christians must continue to co-exist with Muslims in the Middle East as extremists gradually wipe out their existence in the area.
Egypt government opposes dropping of blasphemy law
MPs and rights groups supporting the repeal of Egypt's blasphemy law say it's unfairly used to target religious minorities but the Ministry of Justice say amending it is unconstitutional.
Muslim mob attacks Christians, burns homes after falsely believing a church was being built in Egypt; Police do nothing
A mob attacked people and property in a village in Egypt because they thought that Christians were building a church.
Abortion pills delivered by drone to women in Northern Ireland
A drone sent by women activists successfully delivered abortion pills Tuesday, June 21 in Northern Ireland where abortion laws violated women's rights.
Muslim shopkeeper in Pakistan arrested for blasphemy after selling shoes with 'Om' symbol
A Muslim shopkeeper selling shoes carrying the Om symbol enraged the Hindu community who accused him of blasphemy and called for his arrest Monday, June 20.
North Korea threatens US prisoners, warns former detainee Kenneth Bae to stop 'babbling'
North Korea said it will not continue negotations with the U.S. regarding two American prisoners until former detainee Kenneth Bae stops talking about his prison experience.
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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.