Family Christian closing all 240 stores nationwide after 85 years
Family Christian, the largest retailer of Christian-themed merchandise in the U.S., has announced that it will be closing all of its 240 stores after 85 years of business.
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Lahore court convicts 42 Pakistani Christians on terrorism charges
An anti-terrorism court in Lahore has convicted 42 Christians for lynching two Muslim men during protests that broke out as a result of two church bombings in Youhanabad in 2015.
China launches crackdown on unregistered churches in Xinjiang
Chinese authorities in Xinjiang has warned underground churches throughout the region to stop all activities as part of the government's "anti-terrorism" campaign.
Coptic father and son killed in ISIS stronghold in Egypt
A Coptic Christian father and his son were found dead on Wednesday in North Sinai, which is a known ISIS hotbed in Egypt.
Danish government admits paying welfare benefits to ISIS fighters in Syria
The Danish government has admitted that some of its citizens who went to Syria to fight for the Islamic State has been receiving sickness and disability benefits.
Indiana Senate panel advances bill requiring parental consent for minors seeking abortion
A Senate committee in Indiana has approved a bill that would require parents and guardians to be notified if their pregnant child tries to bypass them to obtain an abortion.
Dylann Roof went to another black church after massacre at Emanuel AME, documents reveal
Newly released documents have revealed that convicted Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof went to another black church on the same night of the massacre at Emanuel AME.
North Carolina megachurch withdraws from Boy Scouts over transgender policy
A megachurch in Cumberland County, North Carolina has decided to cut off its ties with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) after the organization announced last month that it would start allowing transgender youths to become members.
School district agrees to remove Ten Commandments monument to settle lawsuit with atheist group
A school district in Pennsylvania has agreed to remove the Ten Commandments monument from a local high school and pay $163,500 in legal fees in order to settle a lawsuit with an atheist group.
Pastor claims he felt 'demonic activity' at Trump rally in Florida
A pastor who attended President Donald Trump's rally in Florida last weekend claimed that he sensed "demonic activity" at the event, and it left him and his 11-year-old daughter traumatized.
Christian vlogger says Facebook suspended her for quoting Bible verses about homosexuality
A Christian vlogger is complaining about Facebook's censorship rules after her account was suspended due to her posts citing Bible verses that condemn homosexuality as a sin.
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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.