Bishop Eddie Long refuses to stay home despite illness
Bishop Eddie Long showed up at his church during the New Year's Eve service to tell the congregation that he will not be staying home despite his frail appearance.
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Atheist organization wants Trump to remove religious references from inauguration
The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) has written a letter to President-elect Donald Trump asking him to remove any references to religion from the inauguration ceremony on Jan. 20.
Paula White responds to critics who labeled her a heretic
Paula White, who is slated to be one of six religious figures who will participate in Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony, has responded to her critics who accused her of being a heretic.
Baptist missionary fighting Russia's anti-evangelism law returns to U.S.
Donald Ossewaarde, a Baptist missionary who is currently challenging Russia's anti-evangelism law, has returned briefly to his home in Illinois as his lawyers continue to work on his appeal.
Ohio legislators refuse to override Kasich's veto of 'heartbeat bill'
Pro-life advocates in Ohio were dismayed to learn that the state legislators have ended the session on Dec. 28 without overriding Gov. John Kasich veto of a bill that will prohibit abortions once the unborn baby's heartbeat is detected.
Four more suspects arrested in connection with Cairo church bombing
The Egyptian Interior Ministry announced on Wednesday that four more people have been arrested in connection with the bombing at St Mark's Cathedral in Cairo last December.
Eddie Long says he can't answer calls from church members because they ask too many questions
Pastor Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia has said in a recent sermon that he is receiving too many questions from church members, but he cannot respond to all of them.
House panel investigating Planned Parenthood's aborted baby parts scandal releases final report
The House Select Investigative Panel has concluded its investigation into Planned Parenthood's alleged sales of aborted fetal parts and has released its final report on Wednesday.
U.S. included in top 12 nations where Christians experience persecution
The United States has been included for the first time among the top 12 nations where Christians are being persecuted for their faith.
Mark Driscoll warns couples not to commit 'emotional adultery'
Mark Driscoll, the pastor of Trinity Church in Arizona, has reminded Christian couples about the importance of friendship in marriage and warned against committing "emotional adultery."
German police deny reports of New Year's Eve attack on Dortmund church
German authorities had denied the reports which claimed that a mob of 1,000 men has launched fireworks at the police and set fire to a historic church in Dortmund on New Year's Eve.
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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.