U.N. committee denies accreditation to Christian persecution charity
A United Nations committee has voted to deny the accreditation of religious advocacy group Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) after deferring the group's application since 2009.
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Planned Parenthood rewards clinics with pizza parties for meeting abortion quotas
Former Planned Parenthood staffers have revealed that each clinic has to meet a certain abortion quota each month and that the abortion organization uses incentives like pizza parties and paid time off to motivate its employees to achieve their monthly goal.
Trump administration condemns arrest of two Christian pastors in Zimbabwe
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has raised concerns over the human rights situation in Zimbabwe following the arrests of two prominent pastors who have protested against Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's regime.
South African pastor makes congregants drink water laced with rat poison for 'healing'
A South African pastor has come under fire after he made his congregants drink water laced with rat poison for "nourishment and healing."
ISIS keeps records of how many slaves each jihadist owned
Newly discovered documents have revealed that the Islamic State kept records of the number of slaves owned by each of its fighters.
CBS poll: Majority of Democrats consider Islam, other religions equally violent
A new poll has revealed that a majority of Democrats believe Islam is no more violent than other religions.
100 evangelical leaders decry Trump's travel ban in Washington Post ad
Over 100 evangelical leaders across the U.S. have signed their names onto a letter published in a full-page advertisement to express their dismay over President Donald Trump's executive order that temporarily bans refugees.
Mike Pence defends Trump's decision to keep Obama's LGBT anti-discrimination order
Vice President Mike Pence came out in defense of President Donald Trump's decision to keep an executive order signed by President Barack Obama that prohibits federal contractors from discriminating against members of the LGBT community.
Russell Moore urges Trump to sign executive order that protects religious freedom
Russell Moore, the president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) of the Southern Baptist Convention, has called on President Donald Trump to sign an executive order that would provide protection for religious liberty.
U.S. senators introduce bill to redirect taxpayer funding away from Planned Parenthood
Two U.S. senators have introduced legislation that aims to redirect funding away from Planned Parenthood and toward health care centers that do not perform abortions.
Egyptian court issues death sentence to man who murdered Coptic alcohol store owner
The Alexandria Criminal Court sentenced a man to death for the murder of a Coptic Christian shopkeeper last month.
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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.