Pakistani Christians protest in front of Thailand Embassy
Pakistani Christians gathered in front of the Embassy of Royal Kingdom of Thailand, calling for justice for asylum seekers.
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Saeed Abedini seeks 'God's will' for his marriage following separation
Despite problems in his marriage, Saeed Abedini said he loves his wife, Naghmeh. The pastor plans to work on rebuilding their relationship and is seeking God's will for his marriage.
Christian couple say they declined making gay wedding cake 'out of love for God'
A Christian couple from the UK, who were fined in 2015 for refusing to bake a cake for a same-sex couple's wedding, have insisted that they do not hate gay people, but refused to make the cake "out of love for God."
Natalie Grant shares her story about almost losing her daughter
Christian singer Natalie Grant has opened up about the trauma of almost losing her daughter.
Pope Francis to commemorate 500th anniversary of Protestant Reformation
Pope Francis apologized for all the Catholic wrongs executed against Christians belonging to other churches and said that he would make a trip to Sweden in order to commemorate the 500th Jubilee marking the beginning of the Reformation by Protestants.
Experts claim Christian teachings may hinder containment of Zika virus
Experts say that the Zika virus outbreak, which has been linked to birth defects, is exploding in part because Christian doctrine against contraception and abortion.
Boko Haram kills dozens of Christians, burns children alive
Boko Haram has reportedly murdered 86 people, some children, by burning them alive in their huts, Sunday.
Florida church member shot and killed in random attack
A 22 year old church goer was gunned down in his car just after midnight on Thursday in Northwest Jacksonville, Florida. Police suspect that the incident was a random drive-by shooting.
Spain offers citizenship to Jewish descendants who fled persecution during Inquisition
New Mexico residents descended from Jewish families who fled Spain during the Inquisition can claim Spanish citizenship. The new law was administered by Spanish Ministry of Justice.
Ted Cruz gains support from Christian communities
Ted Cruz is getting more supporters from the Christian community. Prominent figures including Bott and Benham families have thrown their full support behind the Texas senator.
UK Church now offers transgender baptisms
A church from Manchester has allowed baptisms on transgender members to be conducted.
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France’s Main Protestant Bodies Agree to Closer Cooperation After Historic Meeting
The leaders of France's two main Protestant umbrella organizations have agreed to create a standing forum for dialogue and cooperation, following a two-day meeting both described as unprecedented. Delegations from the executive boards of the Protestant Federation of France, known by its French initials FPF, and the National Council of Evangelicals in France, or CNEF, met Sept. 3-4 at the Domaine du Lazaret in Sète.
Evangelical Christianity Growing Among Young Adults, Men, and Ethnic Minorities in Britain: Report
Evangelicals in the United Kingdom are “younger, more ethnically diverse, and more likely to be male than the wider population,” according to a new report from the Evangelical Alliance UK. “Adults under 35 are the age group most likely to identify as Evangelical and to hold Evangelical beliefs,” the report reads. “Approximately a third of the most committed Evangelicals come from ethnically diverse backgrounds, while an estimated 60% of Evangelicals are male.”
Trump Nominates Cissie Graham Lynch as U.S. Religious Freedom Ambassador
President Donald Trump has nominated Cissie Graham Lynch to serve as U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, a State Department position focused on promoting religious liberty abroad. The White House announced that the nomination of Jane Lynch, better known as Cissie Graham Lynch, had been sent to the Senate for consideration.
Practicing Christians Report Less Difficulty Forgiving Themselves and Others, Survey Finds
American Bible Society research suggests that Christians who are more active in their faith and Bible reading are less likely to struggle with forgiving themselves and others. Overall, 29% of respondents said “It is really hard for me to accept myself once I’ve messed up” was “true of me,” while 56% said it was “not true of me.”
Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award to Pakistani cleric after bin Laden remarks resurface
The Archbishop of Canterbury has withdrawn an interfaith award given to Pakistani Muslim cleric Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi after past remarks praising Osama bin Laden resurfaced, raising questions in Pakistan about why he was recommended for the honor by Church of Pakistan’s Moderator Bishop Azad Marshall.