New Mexico governor signs bill banning gay conversion therapy for minors
New Mexico became the latest state to outlaw gay conversion therapy for minors after a bill banning the practice was signed into law by Republican Gov. Susana Martinez.
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Boko Haram has killed at least 500 Catholic priests in Nigeria, says bishop
A Catholic bishop in Nigeria has claimed that Boko Haram militants have killed at least 500 priests in Borno state over the past few years.
Pastor Saeed Abedini says Franklin Graham did little to help him after his release from prison
Pastor Saeed Abedini has said that Franklin Graham has done very little to help him after he was released from prison in Iran and has accused the evangelist and other religious figures of exploiting him to raise funds for their own operations.
Indian right-wing group converts 53 families in campaign to make entire block 'Christianity-free'
An Indian right-wing group has converted 53 families in five tribal dominated villages to Hinduism as part of its campaign to make the entire block of Arki in the state of Jharkhand "Christianity-free."
A quarter of British Christians do not believe Jesus rose from the dead, says survey
A recent survey by ComRes has indicated that a quarter of British Christians do not believe that the resurrection of Jesus Christ was a real event.
Christian parents to challenge Germany's homeschool ban in European Court of Human Rights
A Christian couple in Germany is challenging the country's ban on homeschooling in the European Court of Human Rights after the government forced them to send their children to public school.
Indian authorities stop Christian prayer meeting following accusations of conversions
Indian authorities have stopped a Christian prayer meeting after a right-wing Hindu group alleged that the event was being used for religious conversions.
Pope Francis will visit a prison on Holy Thursday to wash feet of inmates
Pope Francis is scheduled to visit a prison known for holding ex-Mafia who turned into state witnesses on Holy Thursday to wash the feet of the inmates as part of his annual ritual to exemplify papal humility.
Iraqi Christians embark on an 80-mile march for peace on Palm Sunday
Iraqi Christians from villages surrounding Mosul have gathered in the Ashty Camp in Northern Iraq to embark on an 80-mile march to call for an end to violence in their country as well as other parts of the Middle East.
Egypt declares state of emergency following Palm Sunday church bombings that killed 44 worshippers
The Egyptian government has announced a three-month state of emergency after ISIS carried out attacks on two Coptic Christian churches on Palm Sunday, killing at least 44 people and injuring over 100.
Muslim artist inserts coded anti-Semitic, anti-Christian references in X-Men comic
Marvel comics has pulled an issue of X-Men from circulation after it caused fan backlash due to the coded references that were perceived as anti-Semitic and anti-Christian.
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Churchgoers Average Just 51 on Biblical Literacy Quiz, Lifeway Research Finds
Nearly two-thirds of churchgoers failed a test measuring their knowledge of the Bible, highlighting widespread gaps in biblical literacy, according to a report published Tuesday by Lifeway Research. The assessment used a traditional grading system ranging from A (90 and above) to F (below 60). The average score was 51, with 65% receiving an F, 9% a D, 9% a C, 8% a B and 9% an A.
James Talarico Draws on David and Jesus in Texas Senate Victory Speech
Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico drew comparisons between himself and the biblical figures of David and Jesus in a victory speech Tuesday after defeating Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state's U.S. Senate election. “I'm reminded of that story from Scripture of a shepherd boy who goes up against a giant,” Talarico told supporters in Austin shortly before midnight.
WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Opens Up About Faith, Says ‘Revival Is Happening’
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, who drew national media attention this season for objecting to male trans-identified athletes in women's sports, reflected on her faith journey on an episode of Theo Von's podcast, saying she believes a revival is happening.
68% of US Teens Would Turn to Jesus for Identity Advice, but Parents Rank Higher
More than two-thirds of American teenagers say they would feel comfortable seeking guidance from Jesus about their identity, although parents and friends remain their preferred sources of advice, according to new research from Barna. Mothers emerged as the most trusted source of guidance, with 84% of teenagers expressing comfort in discussing identity-related questions with them.
NC County Appeals Preliminary Injunction in Summit Church Zoning Lawsuit
A North Carolina county has argued that its legal battle with former Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear’s The Summit Church over a proposed campus expansion centers on the limits of federal court authority rather than allegations of religious discrimination.