Christian man killed by Muslim after debate on religion
Christian persecution continues in the predominantly Muslim country Uganda as the recent killing of a Christian man is connected allegedly to a religious debate that angered some Muslims.
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Cate Blanchett, Ben Stiller, Benedict Cumberbatch urge the world to stand with refugees in UN campaign
Hollywood A-listers Cate Blanchett, Ben Stiller, and Benedict Cumberbatch are just among 60 prominent names and faces featured in a United Nations video campaign #WithRefugees released Thursday, June 16.
LGBT Muslims ostracized following Orlando shooting tragedy
Gay Muslims fear backlash in the aftermath of the Orlando nightclub shooting that happened Sunday, June 12.
Julianna Snow: 5-year-old girl dies after being asked to choose between heaven or more painful hospital visits
Julianna Snow, a five-year-old girl with an incurable disease who chose to forego further treatment, died last week.
AFA launches new boycott Target campaign as retailer refuses to change transgender bathroom policy
Conservative group American Family Association (AFA) announced Tuesday, June 14 that it's launching another campaign to boycott Target after the retailer proved adamant in its inclusive bathroom policy.
Southern Baptists vote to accept Muslim refugees amid Trump's call to ban Muslims
Despite Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's calls to ban Muslim immigration, the Southern Baptists voted Wednesday, June 15 to support Muslim refugees.
Franklin Graham joins thousands in prayer rally for Orlando shooting victims
Evangelical leader Franklin Graham prayed with thousand others for the victims of the Orlando shooting Tuesday, June 14 at Springfield, Illinois during a stop in his Decision America tour.
Chick-fil-A opened on Sunday after Orlando gay nightclub mass shooting to serve blood donors
Chicken restaurant Chick-fil-A broke protocol when they opened Sunday, June 13 and served food to those donating blood for the victims of the Orlando mass shooting incident.
Christian human rights defender releases book of torture and abuses under China
Under round-the-clock surveillance, human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng outsmarted Chinese authorities when his memoir of detailed abuses made it out of China.
Prince William featured on gay magazine cover
Prince William has just become the first British royal to grace the cover of a gay magazine, as he speaks out against bullying especially of the homophobic kind.
Orlando shooting: Southern Baptist Church near Pulse nightclub helps victims
A Southern Baptist Church located two blocks from the Pulse gay nightclub responded by helping out victims of the Orlando mass shooting that took place Sunday, June 12.
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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.