Georgia governor vetoes Pastor Protection Act, evangelist Franklin Graham reacts
Evangelist Franklin Graham has expressed his disappointment after Governor Nathan Deal of Georgia vetoed the Pastor Protection Act.
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Joel Osteen says he's not cheating people by avoiding hell & repentance in his preaching
Joel Osteen, the pastor of a megachurch in Houston, Texas, does not feel that he's cheating people by not talking about hell and repentance in church.
Viking hoard includes Christian artifacts, Byzantine Church was rich
In recent weeks, there have been revelations from museums about their discoveries related to Christianity, such as 1,100 year-old crucifix found in Denmark, a piece of pottery that gives clues to early Christians in Roman London, and inscriptions in a 500-year Bible about the Reformation. Last ...
Christians taking refuge in Kurdistan region celebrate Easter
The Kurdistan Region is now hosting more and more people who are fleeing war-torn areas, Christians among them.
'Billy Graham of the next generation' calls 1 million people to gather in DC for change
Evangelist Nick Hall, referred to by some as the "Billy Graham of the next generation," is calling on one million people to gather in Washington, DC this July for prayer and worship.
Belief in God affects chances of substance abuse, says study
One's tendency to use drugs and other substances can be affected by genetics, socio-economic status and mental health, but according to a study, religion could also play a part in a person's chances of agreeing or refusing to do so.
Church leaders react to Pakistan Islamist militant attack on Christians
The suicide bombing in an amusement park in Lahore, Pakistan on Easter Sunday has taken the lives of 70 people, at least 29 of which were children. The Jamaat-ur-Ahrar faction of the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility and said that Christians were their target. Leaders of the Christian ...
God-given moral sensibility breaking down in America, says actor Stephen Baldwin
Stephen Baldwin believes that the morality in the America is deteriorating.
Drug lord 'El Chapo' reading 'The Purpose Driven Life' in prison
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman-Loera, Mexico's top drug lord, does not have television privileges in prison but he reportedly has access to reading materials. The one he is currently reading is the Spanish version of Pastor Rick Warren's "The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for?"
Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre under guardianship of Muslim families for centuries
The entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre has been in the care of two Muslim families for hundreds of years.
Pottery shard gives evidence of Christians in 4th century Roman London
A piece of pottery provides fresh evidence of the presence of early Christians in fourth century London.
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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.