Victory for Christian group after Toronto allows music festival
Music festival organizers in Toronto are celebrating a win in their battle against government officials who refused to issue them a permit.
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Professor who wore hijab to leave Christian College
A political science professor who wore a headscarf to show solidarity with Muslims has agreed to part ways with Wheaton Christian college.
80% of children in Saudi Arabia subjected to physical or psychological violence, study reveals
80 percent of chilren and young people have been subjected to various forms of physical and psychological violence in Saudi Arabia.
Merkel: Aiding refugees combats ISIS
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stated that providing refuge to Iraqis and Syrians is part of Germany's effort to combat and fight ISIS.
New Hampshire is now least religious state in US
New Hampshire is now the least religious state in the US, edging out Vermont. Mississippi has extended its eight-year streak as the most religious state, followed closely by neighboring Alabama.
Obama calls Christians and Muslims to 'build bridges', says all are descendants of Abraham
President Barack Obama said that Muslims and Christians are all descendants of Abraham and encouraged unity between the two religions.
Americans do not believe God cares about Super Bowl, survey reveals
A new survey by Lifeway Research found that Americans do not believe God cares about the National Football League's Super Bowl.
Church informs 84 year old woman she cannot be buried next to husband
An 84-year-old woman in Minnesota was reportedly told by her church last weekend that she is no longer allowed to be buried next to her husband due to church policy.
Over 7500 people die from cancer everyday in China
A study has revealed that more than 7,500 people a day die in China due to cancer, whilst doctors diagnosed nearly 12,000 new cases daily in 2015.
Pope Francis praises China, hopes to normalize relations
In an interview with Asia Times, Pope Francis praised China and gave warm greetings to President Xi Jinping in latest effort to thaw chilly relations.
President Barack Obama visits US mosque for the first time
President Obama visited a US mosque for the first time. The president lauded the contribution Muslims have made to the fabric of American society.
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Churchgoers Average Just 51 on Biblical Literacy Quiz, Lifeway Research Finds
Nearly two-thirds of churchgoers failed a test measuring their knowledge of the Bible, highlighting widespread gaps in biblical literacy, according to a report published Tuesday by Lifeway Research. The assessment used a traditional grading system ranging from A (90 and above) to F (below 60). The average score was 51, with 65% receiving an F, 9% a D, 9% a C, 8% a B and 9% an A.
James Talarico Draws on David and Jesus in Texas Senate Victory Speech
Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico drew comparisons between himself and the biblical figures of David and Jesus in a victory speech Tuesday after defeating Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state's U.S. Senate election. “I'm reminded of that story from Scripture of a shepherd boy who goes up against a giant,” Talarico told supporters in Austin shortly before midnight.
WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Opens Up About Faith, Says ‘Revival Is Happening’
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, who drew national media attention this season for objecting to male trans-identified athletes in women's sports, reflected on her faith journey on an episode of Theo Von's podcast, saying she believes a revival is happening.
68% of US Teens Would Turn to Jesus for Identity Advice, but Parents Rank Higher
More than two-thirds of American teenagers say they would feel comfortable seeking guidance from Jesus about their identity, although parents and friends remain their preferred sources of advice, according to new research from Barna. Mothers emerged as the most trusted source of guidance, with 84% of teenagers expressing comfort in discussing identity-related questions with them.
NC County Appeals Preliminary Injunction in Summit Church Zoning Lawsuit
A North Carolina county has argued that its legal battle with former Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear’s The Summit Church over a proposed campus expansion centers on the limits of federal court authority rather than allegations of religious discrimination.