Bill Maher on terrorism: 'I never hear anybody go 'Merry Christmas'' before a bomb goes off
Atheist TV host Bill Maher took issue with the assertion that Christianity and Islam are essentially similar when it comes to religously-inspired terrorism.
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Christians displaced by Boko Haram are being denied vital aid, says watchdog group
Christians who were terrorized by Boko Haram are being denied food and vital assistance in displacement camps being run by Muslim organizations in Nigeria, according to a persecution watchdog group.
Massachusetts high court orders Catholic retreat center to pay taxes
Massachusetts' highest court has ruled that a popular Catholic retreat center that serves as a wildlife sanctuary and a home for battered women must pay taxes.
Organ harvesting from euthanasia patients in Canada draws concern
The practice of organ harvesting from euthanasia patients has drawn concern from bioethicists who believe it could make it harder for the patients to change their minds about going through with assisted suicide.
Planned Parenthood president urges Ivanka Trump to 'stand for women'
Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards has urged Ivanka Trump to "stand up for women" and speak out against the American Health Care Act, a legislation that would have repealed Obamacare and defunded her organization.
Oklahoma House passes bill that would allow Ten Commandments on public grounds
The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved a legislation that would allow the display of the Ten Commandments and other historically significant documents on public property.
School district pulls book about boy who wears girls' dresses following complaints
A school district in North Carolina has canceled its plan to use a children's book about a boy who likes to wear girls' dresses for a first-grade lesson following complaints from conservatives.
Fire destroys church recently bought by white supremacist
A church in North Dakota was destroyed in a fire just weeks after it was bought by a well-known white supremacist who has previously tried to set up a whites-only enclave in another part of the state.
Roma Downey, Mark Burnett developing new series about Jesus' second coming for Netflix
Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, the producers behind the hit mini-series "The Bible," are reportedly working on a religious drama titled "Messiah" for Netflix.
Canadian lawmakers pass motion condemning Islamophobia
A motion urging federal politicians to condemn Islamophobia in Canada has been approved by the House of Commons earlier this week.
Pastor who found 706-carat diamond pledges to build 'magnificent church' after it's sold
A Sierra Leone pastor who found one of the world's largest uncut diamonds said that he wants to build a school and a "magnificent church" in the village where the stone was discovered.
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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.