China demands share of church donations amid stricter religious regulations
The Chinese state has implemented stricter regulations, including demanding a share of church money and donations in its ongoing efforts to clamp down on Christian churches.
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Christian widow murdered for refusing to give her land for mosque; Muslim woman kills infant baby fed during Ramadan
A Muslim grandmother in Uganda allegedly poisoned her infant granddaughter in the name of Ramadan while a Christian woman who refused a Muslim mosque on her property was found dead.
Rick Warren: The USA, Microsoft, Hollywood, all will not last forever
Pastor Rick Warren declared only two things that would last forever and Microsoft, Hollywood, and United States of America are not any of those things.
Hindu priest hacked to death in Bangladesh
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Transgender ban lifted, may now serve openly in US military, Pentagon announces
Transgender individuals may now serve in the U.S. military, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced Thursday, June 30 in the wave of the country's sweeping transgender movement.
Obama blasted for funding countries that recruit child soldiers
Human Rights Watch urged U.S. President Barack Obama to stop funding millions of dollars in military aid to countries that recruit child soldiers.
Christian school removes cross from logo, sparking anger among parents
Parents expressed outrage when a new Church of England-affiliated primary school decided to remove a featured Christian cross on its logo for fear it was offensive.
Mom unable to stop autistic daughter from having a sex change despite teen having mental age of an 11-year-old
A mother who opposed her autistic daughter's desire for sex change considers the operation"a crime against the disabled" after failing to stop it.
New 'Boycott Target' campaign launched after police arrest man for recording girls in dressing room
Conservative group American Family Association called for another round of petition to boycott Target after police arrested a man who allegedly recorded juvenile girls in dressing room.
Muslim mob attacks Christian man's family over debt payment in Pakistan
A Muslim mob in Pakistan attacked a Christian man's family after seeking payment for the money he loaned to a Muslim man since last year.
Three Christians in India assaulted by Hindu mob after forced conversions allegations
Three Christian men in India faced legal charges of forced conversions after a mob of Hindu extremists physically assaulted them.
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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.