Creationist drops lawsuit after park authorities grant him permission to study rocks in Grand Canyon
A creationist has dropped his lawsuit against the National Park Service after he obtained a research permit to study the rocks at Grand Canyon.
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Iraqi forces declare end of ISIS caliphate after capturing historic mosque in Mosul
Iraqi security forces announced the end of the Islamic State's caliphate on Thursday after capturing the historic mosque that symbolized the terror group's power in Mosul.
Facebook rejects ad for video about America's Christian origins over supposed nudity
Social media giant Facebook has rejected an advertisement for a video highlighting the Christian origins of America due to "images or videos that show nudity or cleavage."
UK government says women from Northern Ireland can now get free abortions in England
The U.K. government has announced that pregnant women from Northern Ireland will now be able to obtain free abortions in England.
UK court overturns conviction of two Christian preachers charged with public order offenses
An appeals court in the U.K. has overturned the conviction of two Christian preachers who were previously found guilty of religiously-aggravated public order offenses for preaching at a mall in Bristol.
Ohio Senate advances bill that would ban dismemberment abortions
The Ohio Senate has advanced a legislation that would ban dismemberment abortions, a method that involves the use of steel instruments to extract the unborn baby from the womb in pieces.
Atheist group urges North Carolina Sheriff's office to cancel prayer event with Anne Graham Lotz
A prominent atheist group has called on a North Carolina Sheriff's Office to cancel a prayer event that featured the evangelist Anne Graham Lotz.
Eritrea arrests more Christians in fresh crackdown against unregistered sects
Eritrea has stepped up its crackdown on unregistered Christian denominations in the country, with some human rights groups reporting as many as 170 people arrested in house-to-house raids.
European court rejects appeal of parents to continue life support for terminally-ill baby
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, France has rejected a plea made by British parents to continue the life support of their terminally-ill baby.
Twitter blocks pro-life group from buying ads due to messages criticizing Planned Parenthood
A leading pro-life group has been prohibited from buying advertisements on social media giant Twitter due to "inflammatory" and "offensive" messages criticizing Planned Parenthood.
Man destroys Ten Commandments monument on Arkansas Capitol a day after installation
Capitol police arrested a man after he toppled the new Ten Commandments monument that was installed on the grounds of the Arkansas capitol building on Tuesday.
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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.