Adele gets flak for comparing Beyoncé with Jesus Christ
Multi-Grammy awardee Adele has lately come under fire after she compared singer Beyoncé to Jesus Christ.
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Christian group calls for prayers for new Muslim London Mayor Sadiq Khan, newly elected UK leaders
A Christian group has made a call for prayer for the UK's newly elected political leaders following local elections held last week, including new London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who is the first Muslim to hold such an office in a major western capital city.
Mass baptism of new Christian converts held in Germany
Dozens of migrants in Hamburg took part in a mass baptism and communion on May 5, sealing their conversion from Islam to Christianity. However, some expressed doubt on their motives.
UN envoy calls on Christians to condemn UNESCO resolution that ignores Jewish connection to Temple Mount and Western Wall
UNESCO has adopted a resolution in April that apparently ignores Jewish claim to the Temple Mount and Western Wall. In response, a Christian representative to the United Nations is asking Christians to condemn the resolution.
'Get Them Married' retreat cancelled; organizer 'appreciates' so-called anti-Christian sites' Biblical commentary
The controversial "Get Them Married" retreat, initially slated to take place in Kansas, was cancelled because of the outcry against the premise behind the event. Those behind the retreat have reportedly called it Christian persecution.
Alabama chief justice could be removed because of anti-gay marriage stance
Chief Justice Roy Moore of Alabama is at risk of being removed from the bench once again, this time because of his views on same-sex marriage.
Embryo research: Should 14-day legal limit be extended?
Research involving growing a human embryo in a laboratory has had a breakthrough, but it had to be stopped before reaching the set legal limit of 14 days. This has raised the desire by scientists to have the limit extended beyond two weeks, but there is still the question on ethics.
Why Christian colleges are granted exemption from anti-LGBT discrimination policies
The United States Deparment of Education released the names of the institutions that have requested for exemption to Title IX, a legislation that bans discrimination based on gender. These colleges have applied for the exemption primarily because the statute conflicts with their religious stance.
Christians tend to read more non-fiction faith-based books than Christian fiction
According to research by Barna group, 35 percent of practicing Christians would rather read Christian non-fiction, almost double than the 18 percent who like Christian fiction. The April top selling religious/faith-based books include several Christian non-fiction titles.
Christian bakery owners praying for 'just outcome' at appeal hearing over 'gay cake' lawsuit
Christian bakers in the United States are not the only ones getting sued for "gay cake" issues. A couple in Ireland who refused to make a cake iced with a pro-gay slogan two years ago is waiting for an appeal hearing this week.
Former Christian Brother to be sentenced for sexually assaulting boys at Austalian orphanage in the '60s
A former Christian Brother, who worked at St. Augustine's Orphanage for boys in Victoria, Australia in the '60s, pleaded guilty to multiple charges of indecent assault and was found guilty for multiple counts of buggery and one of attempted buggery.
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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.