ISIS' latest battle cry: Kill Christians, bomb churches
The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has set its sight on a wider stage and a greater prize: Christians and churches.
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Wyoming judge may lose bench for refusing to perform gay marriages
Municipal judge Ruth Neely may be relieved of her position when she told a local newspaper that she would not be able to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies because of her religious stance.
'Ben-Hur' 2016 movie releases: A new take on Jesus' story
The new "Ben-Hur" film is out, and looks to take the original classic a step further and effect a deeper involvement of Jesus Christ in its main characters' stories. The film devotes more time to the life of Christ compared to previous Ben-Hur films, and that is something that will delight ...
Devout Christian, Usain Bolt, sets Olympic history ablaze
Devout Catholic Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world, makes Olympic history by winning three consecutive gold medals in the 100-meter and 200-meter races. Bolt is just a gold shy of a triple-triple feat.
Trifecta Olympian Maya DiRado's big dreams fueled by faith
Rio 2016 may be Madeleine "Maya" DiRado's first and last Olympics but her Christian faith freed her to go beyond her medals to conquer her life's big dreams.
Target's solution to end boycott on transgender restroom policy: Single-toilet restrooms
Faced with a boycott over their transgender restroom policy, Target announced Wednesday their $20 million solution the use and installation of single-toilet restrooms.
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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.