Report: 16,000 Christians have been killed in violence in Nigeria in less than 3 years
A report has claimed that as many as 16,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria since June 2015, including numerous victims of Boko Haram and Fulani herdsmen.
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Christian sues UK scouting organization after being expelled for criticizing fully-veiled Muslim scout leader
A man from Bristol, U.K. is taking legal action against the Scout Association after he was expelled from the organization when he criticized a female Muslim leader for wearing a niqab while canoeing with girl scouts.
Idaho Senate panel advances bill aimed at informing women how drug abortions can be reversed
An Idaho Senate panel has approved a legislation that would require doctors to inform women seeking abortions that chemically induced abortions can be reversed.
Sudanese authorities tear down evangelical church despite pending court battle
Authorities in Sudan have demolished an evangelical church in the Khartoum suburb of Haj Yousif shortly after the worship service on Sunday despite a pending court battle over its ownership.
Clergy coalition appeals court decision that rescinded exemptions on housing allowance taxes
A group of clergy is appealing a court decision that struck down a law that exempted pastors from paying taxes on their housing allowances.
Persecution watchdog group reminds people to not be fooled by Korean display of unity at Winter Olympics
A persecution watchdog group has reminded people about North Korea's record of human rights abuses in light of the its attempt at showing unity with South Korea at the Winter Olympics.
Chinese officials instruct pastors to post signs banning children from churches
Chinese officials have reportedly instructed priests and pastors in several regions to post notices informing parishioners that minors are barred from entering churches.
Church of England backs motion to unite with Methodist Church
The Church of England's governing body has backed a motion that aims to take a step towards unity with the Methodist Church since the split in the late 18th century.
Ohio students wear 'Prayer Matters' shirts in response to ban on prayer before games
More than 100 attendees of Ohio high school basketball game wore shirts that read 'Prayer Matters' on Friday in response to the school district's decision to ban a decades-long tradition of praying before athletic events following a complaint from an atheist group.
German bishop denounces anti-Christian violence by Islamic extremist migrants
A Roman Catholic Archbishop has denounced the violence perpetrated by Islamic extremist migrants against Christians in Germany.
Pro-life leader responds to Bill Nye's claim that fertilized eggs 'are not humans'
A pro-life leader with a background in biomedical science has responded Bill Nye's video in which he asserted that "fertilized eggs are not humans."
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United Methodist Church Selects US, Zimbabwe for Historic 2028 General Conference
The United Methodist Church (UMC) will convene its 2028 General Conference at two locations simultaneously for the first time in the denomination’s history, bringing together delegates in the United States and Africa for its highest legislative assembly. The UMC Commission on the General Conference announced Tuesday that Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harare, Zimbabwe, will jointly host the gathering.
Middle East Christians Face Uncertain Future as Global Persecution Threatens Over 400 Million
Christian persecution has worsened in more than half of 18 countries surveyed by a Catholic watchdog, raising concerns about the future of Christian communities in the Middle East. The Middle East has emerged as an area of particular concern, where prolonged instability threatens Christianity’s presence in its historic birthplace.
Multisite Churches Expanding Rapidly Across US, Attracting Nearly 10% of Protestant Churchgoers
Multisite churches are expanding rapidly across the United States, attracting nearly one in 10 Protestant churchgoers, but their growth is increasingly outpacing the development of qualified leaders, according to a new national study. The report identified more than 1,800 multisite churches operating over 6,000 campuses nationwide, highlighting the growing influence of congregations that maintain multiple worship locations under a unified organizational structure.
Allie Beth Stuckey Urges Christians to Limit Halloween Participation and Avoid Horror Films
New York Times bestselling author and BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey has drawn mixed reactions from Christians after questioning whether believers should embrace Halloween festivities and consume horror-themed entertainment. During the Oct. 19 episode of her “Relatable” podcast, Stuckey addressed the different ways Christians approach Halloween, acknowledging that the subject involves personal convictions and differing interpretations of Christian freedom.
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Churches in Immigration Raids Dispute
A federal appeals court has handed a legal victory to churches, synagogues and other religious organizations challenging the Trump administration’s decision to permit immigration enforcement operations at places of worship. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed a lower court’s decision rejecting the religious groups’ request for a preliminary injunction.