Churches near Jordan River to be cleared of land mines
Pilgrims will be able to visit the churches on the western bank of the Jordan River soon after the area is cleared of booby-traps and land mines.
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Chinese human rights lawyer suffers from severe trauma after 18 months in detention
A Christian human rights lawyer in China is now suffering from severe psychological and physical trauma after being detained for 18 months.
St. Louis archbishop vows to defy city's pro-abortion ordinance
St. Louis Archbishop Robert Carlson said that he would defy a proposed city ordinance that would force Catholic institutions to become unwilling participants in the abortion business.
South Sudanese Pastor deported from Sudan for evangelizing
A South Sudanese pastor has been ordered to leave Sudan last month because of his evangelistic and church activities.
100,000 lives saved by Northern Ireland's abortion laws, report claims
A new report has estimated that more than 100,000 lives have been saved because Northern Ireland did not implement the 1967 Abortion Act, which legalized the procedure in the rest of the U.K.
Tony Perkins slams Obama State Department for rise in Global Christian persecution
Tony Perkins, the president of the Family Research Council (FRC), has said that the rise in Christian persecution worldwide in recent years can be blamed on the "misplaced priorities" of the State Department under outgoing President Barack Obama.
AFA calls on Christians to fight 'forced acceptance' of homosexuality, abortion
The American Family Association (AFA) has called on Christians in the U.S. to be involved in the area of public policy and in the fight against the "forced acceptance" of homosexuality and abortion.
Abortion rate in America hits lowest level in four decades
A new report published by the Guttmacher Institute on Tuesday revealed that the abortion rate in the U.S. has reached its lowest level since the procedure was legalized in 1973.
Planned Parenthood lied about training employees to identify child sex traffickers, says former manager
A new investigation has revealed that Planned Parenthood has failed to fulfill its promise to train its employees to identify child sex traffickers.
Mexican Christian families booted out of their homes and forced to live in wine cellar
Seven Christian families were forced to live in a cramped wine cellar after they were evicted from their homes in the western Mexican state of Jalisco because they refused to recant their faith.
Nigerian air force mistakenly bombs refugee camp, killing at least 52
At least 52 people were killed after the Nigerian air force mistakenly bombed a refugee camp in Rann, Borno state on Tuesday. About 120 more were injured in the attack that was intended for the terrorist group Boko Haram.
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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.