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A religious think tank has asserted that the majority of exorcisms in the U.K. are driven by mental health problems that require psychiatric assistance.
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Group claims Google manipulated search results to reduce visits to pro-life website
A pro-life group has accused Google of manipulating the parameters of its search engine to dramatically reduce exposure to a website that contains extensive information on abortion.
Christian baker involved in Supreme Court case says Jesus wouldn't make cake for gay wedding
A Christian baker, who is heading to the U.S. Supreme Court this year, recently appeared on "The View" with his attorney to discuss his why he chose not to make a same-sex wedding cake.
Iran hands down lengthy jail sentences to Christian converts for evangelism
Iran handed down lengthy jail sentences in two separate cases to Christian converts and pastors for offenses relating to evangelism and acting against national security.
Pennsylvania county relocates memorial bench that mentions God following atheist complaint
A memorial bench in Venango County, Pennsylvania, has been relocated from a public park to a private property after an atheist group complained about the inscription on the bench.
Millennial Christians are more generous with money than older generations, survey shows
Millennial Christians are more generous with their money than older generations, and they are more likely to be bigger church givers, according to a new study.
Kurdistan opens massive church for displaced Christians
Christians in the Kurdish town of Ainkawa will now be able to attend mass after the government opened a massive church that can seat more than 1,000 people at a time.
Irish Catholic priests call for helpline as suicide rate among clergy surges
Catholic priests in Ireland are calling for a confidential helpline following reports of a surge in suicides among members of the clergy.
United Church of Christ passes resolution denouncing Israel for allegedly mistreating Palestinian children
The United Church of Christ (UCC) has overwhelmingly voted in favor of a resolution that denounces Israel for its alleged mistreatment of underage Palestinians.
Majority of evangelicals believe freedom of religion 'makes America great,' Barna poll reveals
A recent poll conducted by the Barna Group revealed that a majority of evangelicals believe that freedom of religion is what "makes America great."
Ohio governor approves budget bill that allocates $1 million for pro-life pregnancy centers
Ohio Gov. John Kasich has approved a budget bill that would allocate $1 million for a program that would provide funding for pro-life pregnancy centers across the state.
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54% of Protestant Pastors Say Economic Conditions Are Hurting Their Churches
More than half of Protestant pastors in the United States say economic conditions are negatively affecting their congregations, as church donations continue to lag behind inflation, according to a new Lifeway Research survey. The annual study found that 54% of pastors believe the economy is hurting their churches, compared with 36% who reported no impact and 8% who described its effects as positive.
Christian Education Network Launched to Expand School Choice Scholarships Nationwide
A new federal school choice initiative is being hailed as the “greatest evangelism opportunity since the Billy Graham crusades,” with supporters expecting it to expand access to Christian education for millions of American children beginning in 2027. The Ohio-based Center for Christian Virtue has established the Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization to provide financial assistance to families seeking Christian schooling.
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.