Top Lutheran bishop says there may be a Hell, but it is empty
A top Lutheran bishop has stated in a recent interview that she believes there is a Hell, but it is empty because Jesus has vowed to "draw all people to himself."
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20 states urge Supreme Court to lift injunction against undercover Planned Parenthood videos
The attorneys general of 20 states have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to lift the injunction that has prevented the release of undercover videos that purports to show Planned Parenthood officials illegally profiting from the sales of aborted baby body parts.
Christian school in Wales draws backlash over new 'gender neutral' toilets
A Christian school in Wales is facing criticism from parents following the installation of new hotel-style toilets designed to be accessible to both boys and girls.
Desmond Tutu castigates Aung San Suu Kyi over Myanmar's persecution of Rohingya Muslims
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has criticized Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi over her silence on the issue of the persecution of Rohingya Muslims in her country.
Trump administration declares support for Christian baker in Supreme Court case
The Department of Justice (DOJ) under President Donald Trump has conveyed its support to a Christian baker who is currently involved in a legal battle at the U.S. Supreme Court over his refusal to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding.
Christian children in Iran are being told to either study Islam or leave school, report claims
Christian students in two Iranian towns have been told that they must either learn about Shia Islam or leave school, according to a report from a Christian persecution watchdog.
Singapore bans two foreign Christian preachers over 'Islamophobic' remarks
Singapore has banned two foreign Christian preachers from speaking in the country on Friday due to their "denigrating and inflammatory" towards Islam and other religions.
Federal court rules in favor of Michigan county over Christian prayers before public meetings
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a Michigan county on Wednesday, allowing its board members to continue its practice of opening their meetings with Christian prayers.
Steve Bannon claims U.S. Catholic Church has 'economic interest' in 'unlimited illegal immigration'
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon has criticized the U.S. Catholic Church over its stance on immigration, claiming that it only supports undocumented immigrants because it needs them to "fill the churches."
Conservative groups call on media outlets to stop citing SPLC's 'hate list'
A coalition of conservative organizations has issued an open letter calling on media outlets to stop using the Southern Poverty Law Center's (SPLC) "hate group" map as a legitimate source of information.
Pro-LGBT group launches campaign asking Christians to raise money for gender transition surgeries
An organization is launching a campaign asking Christians to donate money to help transgender people pay for surgeries related to their gender transition as a form of reparations for past discrimination.
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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.