Lawmaker introduces bill to abolish abortion in Texas
A Texas lawmaker has proposed a bill that would abolish abortion in the state and criminalize those who are involved in the procedure.
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Idaho legislator announces plan to propose bill that classifies abortion as first-degree murder
An Idaho state senator has announced his plan to propose a bill that would classify abortions as first-degree murder.
Egypt throws out case against mob that attacked elderly Christian woman
Prosecutors in Egypt have dropped the case against a Muslim mob who allegedly attacked a 70-year-old Christian woman and paraded her naked through the streets.
Church 'deeply distressed' by offense over reading of Quran during cathedral service
The head of the Scottish Episcopal Church has said that he is "deeply distressed" by the offense caused by the reading of the Quran during a service at St. Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow.
Dutch bishop threatens to take legal action against adult film company for shooting porn in church
The diocese of 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands has announced on Thursday that it will be pressing charges against an adult film company for shooting a pornographic scene inside one of its churches.
Prayer warriors and bikers vow to protect Trump on Inauguration Day
Christian prayer warriors and bikers have expressed plans to provide protection for President-elect Donald Trump on inauguration day.
Virginia governor issues order requiring state contractors to have anti-discrimination policies
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signed an executive order that prohibits the state from giving contracts to entities that do not have anti-discrimination policies regarding sexual orientation or gender identity.
Court rules against officer who arrested man reading Bible aloud outside California DMV
A federal appeals court has ruled that a police officer had no probable cause to arrest a preacher who read the Bible out loud outside the office of the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Radio station pulls pro-life ad following complaints from listeners
A radio station in Washington D.C. stopped running an advertisement from the pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List) after it reportedly received complaints from its listeners.
Pakistani Senate committee to discuss ways to prevent misuse of blasphemy laws
A Pakistani Senate committee will be debating on how to prevent the country's blasphemy laws from being misused in settling personal grudges or for other ulterior motives.
Samaritan's Purse sets up new hospital six miles away from Mosul
Humanitarian aid organization Samaritan's Purse has recently opened a field hospital near the Iraqi city of Mosul to treat the soldiers and civilians who are injured in the battle against the Islamic State.
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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.