Ugandan pastor, eight others missing after attack on church
A pastor and eight other Christians in eastern Uganda went missing two weeks after a Muslim mob attacked a church in Katira village, Budaka district during a prayer meeting.
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Washington state lawmaker proposes bill that will allow coaches to participate in prayer
A legislation allowing coaches and other school staff to take part in post-game prayers was introduced by a Washington state lawmaker earlier this week.
Judge extends restraining order against Texas rule that requires burial of aborted babies
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction that blocks a rule that requires abortion facilities in Texas to bury or cremate the remains of aborted babies.
Jihadists hail Trump's travel ban, say it affirms U.S. is anti-Islamic
Jihadist groups have lauded President Donald Trump's executive order banning immigration from several Muslim-majority countries, claiming it proves that the U.S. is at war with Islam.
Trump says he is more reliant on God now that he is president
Donald Trump has acknowledged that he needs to rely more on God as president of the United States because he now has to make decisions on matters of "massive life and death."
Pakistan acquits 115 people who were charged with torching Christian homes
An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has acquitted 115 people who were suspected of burning more than 100 houses of Christians at Joseph Colony in Lahore over blasphemy allegations in 2013.
Christians are being ignored in Iraq's reconstruction efforts, charities warn
A coalition of UK-based charities has warned that Christians are being excluded from reconstruction plans for northern Iraq, further diminishing the likelihood of their return once ISIS is defeated in the region.
Missouri Lawmaker introduces bill that would ban all abortions in the state
A Missouri lawmaker has introduced legislation that would outlaw abortions in the state without any exceptions.
Church Of England reaffirms stance on traditional marriage
The Church of England has reaffirmed its stance that marriage is exclusively between a man and a woman but vowed that "maximum freedom" will be given to those who are in LGBT relationships.
Trump says new refugee policy will prioritize persecuted Christians
President Donald Trump has vowed that persecuted Christians who are seeking asylum in the U.S. will be given a priority under his new refugee policy.
Brexit 'obsession' has overshadowed issue of Christian persecution, says Prince Charles
The Prince of Wales has bemoaned that the public has paid a lot of attention to Brexit while the problem of Christian persecution in the Middle East has been largely ignored.
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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.