15 Christians in India reconvert to Hinduism after counselling
Fifteen Dalit Christians have reportedly been reconverted to Hinduism in a ceremony conducted near Latheri, Katpadi.
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Gunmen abduct 2 pastors in Nigeria, demands ransom from families, church members
Two Nigerian pastors were kidnapped in January, while one pastor was injured in Kogi state.
Philosopher calls to ban churches in birthplace of Confucius
A city within the Shandong province in China should ban Christian churches in the neighborhood, a Confucian scholar stated.
Former American Idol contestant Colton Dixon believes sex was designed for marriage
A former American Idol contestant has recently shared his own experience about sex and marriage, and emphasized that sexual intimacy comes after marriage.
Pakistani men claim Christian girls only serve to pleasure Muslim men
One Christian girl died, while two others were severely injured after a vehicle driven by Muslim men reportedly ran over the group of girls.
Chinese pastor dismissed after opposing forced removal of church crosses
A pastor of a government-controlled Christian church in China was dismissed after he opposed the forced removal of church crosses across the Asian country.
Thousands sign petition calling for release of Canadian pastor sentenced to life in North Korea
In December, a Canadian pastor was sentenced to life imprisonment in North Korea, prompting several Christian groups to call for aid from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and even the United Nations.
Iranian president pays Pope Francis a visit in Vatican, asks to 'pray for him'
On Tuesday, the Iranian president had a meeting with the Pope for the first time since 1999. The two reportedly talked about several issues, and the chief executive had one request from the Holy See: "pray for me."
British Christian group 'mobbed' during patrol of Muslim hotspot
Britain First, a political group composed of Christians, was reportedly 'mobbed' by Muslims during a patrol of a Bedfordshire town in England.
Most young Christians in Iceland do not believe God created the earth, survey reveals
While most Christians around the world believe that God created the heavens and the earth, that is not the case in this European country.
Sacramento doctor files federal suit to remove God from U.S. currency
A Sacramento emergency doctor has filed a federal lawsuit calling for the removal of all references to God on the United States currency.
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France’s Main Protestant Bodies Agree to Closer Cooperation After Historic Meeting
The leaders of France's two main Protestant umbrella organizations have agreed to create a standing forum for dialogue and cooperation, following a two-day meeting both described as unprecedented. Delegations from the executive boards of the Protestant Federation of France, known by its French initials FPF, and the National Council of Evangelicals in France, or CNEF, met Sept. 3-4 at the Domaine du Lazaret in Sète.
Evangelical Christianity Growing Among Young Adults, Men, and Ethnic Minorities in Britain: Report
Evangelicals in the United Kingdom are “younger, more ethnically diverse, and more likely to be male than the wider population,” according to a new report from the Evangelical Alliance UK. “Adults under 35 are the age group most likely to identify as Evangelical and to hold Evangelical beliefs,” the report reads. “Approximately a third of the most committed Evangelicals come from ethnically diverse backgrounds, while an estimated 60% of Evangelicals are male.”
Trump Nominates Cissie Graham Lynch as U.S. Religious Freedom Ambassador
President Donald Trump has nominated Cissie Graham Lynch to serve as U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, a State Department position focused on promoting religious liberty abroad. The White House announced that the nomination of Jane Lynch, better known as Cissie Graham Lynch, had been sent to the Senate for consideration.
Practicing Christians Report Less Difficulty Forgiving Themselves and Others, Survey Finds
American Bible Society research suggests that Christians who are more active in their faith and Bible reading are less likely to struggle with forgiving themselves and others. Overall, 29% of respondents said “It is really hard for me to accept myself once I’ve messed up” was “true of me,” while 56% said it was “not true of me.”
Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award to Pakistani cleric after bin Laden remarks resurface
The Archbishop of Canterbury has withdrawn an interfaith award given to Pakistani Muslim cleric Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi after past remarks praising Osama bin Laden resurfaced, raising questions in Pakistan about why he was recommended for the honor by Church of Pakistan’s Moderator Bishop Azad Marshall.