Tennessee governor vetoes Bible bill; veto could still be overturned
Gov. Bill Haslam vetoed the bill that would make the Bible Tennessee's official state book, but the legislature could still override his decision.
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Does science conflict with Christianity?
A recent conference ran by the project "Equipping Christian Leadership in an Age of Science" discussed how science can be studied within the context of the Christian faith, while another organization in the United Kingdom called God and the Big Bang is also challenging the notion that religion and ...
Christian persecution: Women suffer 'double blow' for faith and for being female; Christians called to prayer
Christians are being targeted all over the world, and female Christians are reported to be twice at risk -- because of their faith and because they are women.
Christian counselors, therapists disagree with Tennessee bill protecting their religious liberty
Tennessee has passed a bill this week that, if it becomes law, would allow counselors and therapists to refuse to provide patients with mental health services if they deem that this would go against their religious principles. However, not everyone has accepted this bill warmly.
Ark Encounter jobs open for Christians only
The soon-to-open Ark Encounter theme park in Kentucky will need from 300 to 400 employees before it welcomes the public in July, but in order to be considered, an applicant has to be a Christian.
Jews prepare for Passover; Temple Mount welcomes more Jewish visitors
This year's Passover will take place from sunset on Friday, April 22, until Saturday, April 30. With this, Jews are preparing for the eight-day holiday period.
Christian convert in Austria fears Islamic retaliation, says baptism could be his death sentence
Austria has seen an increase in the number of Muslims converting to Christianity. However, these new Christians could be at risk of possible retaliation from the Islamic community.
ISIS destroys ancient Assyrian Gate of God
The Islamic State has reportedly destroyed yet another archeological treasure, a seventh-century BC structure that once stood as a gate to the ancient Assyrian city of Ninevah, but details have yet to be known.
Louisiana overturns Exec. Order on religious liberty, signs new Non-Discrimination executive order
Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana signed the Non-Discrimination Executive Order, which protects employees of the state and of state contractors from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, disability, or age, as well as sex, sexual ...
Church of England, investors urge ExxonMobil to disclose impact of climate change policies on its business
The Church Commissioners of England has co-filed a resolution asking Exxon Mobil, a gas and fuel company, to reveal how climate change policies would impact its business.
'Jesus Lunch' causes disagreement between Wisconsin school disctrict officials and parents
Many students at the Middleton-Cross Plains School District in Wisconsin are treated to free lunch every Tuesday, but the school officials are asking the parents who host the event to cease the weekly luncheon.
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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.