Pastor disarms, prays for gunman during church service
It was a peaceful night when Larry Wright, pastor of Heal The Land Outreach Ministries in North Carolina, began his New Year's Eve sermon in front of around 60 people in church.
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'God bless America' no longer in school pledge after ACLU deems phrase 'unconstitutional'
A New Jersey Elementary School's decade-long tradition of reciting the phrase "God Bless America" after the Pledge of Allegiance has been challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union.
Shrimp Peeled by Modern-day Slaves Being Sold To Global Markets And Restaurants
Disturbing tales of modern-day slaves forced to peel shrimps for 16 hours a day in Thailand at one of the world's biggest shrimp suppliers have surfaced in an investigation conducted by the Associated Press.
Christmas Full Moon to Appear For First Time Since 1977
Everyone gets a treat this Christmas as the full moon rises on Dec. 25, a rare event that has not occurred since 1977 and will not happen again until 2034.
Pakistan To Demolish Christian-Populated Slums 'To Protect The Beauty Of Islam'
Ten slums in Islamabad have been targeted for demolition, potentially leaving over a hundred thousand Pakistani Christians homeless.
Syrian Refugees connect with Family in Canada for first time ahead of Christmas
For many Canadians who waited eagerly for the arrival of Syrian refugees Saturday, the experience was like receiving a precious gift.
Pope Francis to hold Mass at Mexico-U.S. border
Pope Francis will hold a mass at the border town of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, during his scheduled trip mid-February next year, the Vatican announced.
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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.