Ethiopia releases teenage girls who were imprisoned for sharing their faith
Ethiopian authorities have released the four teenage girls who were imprisoned in Babile last September for sharing their faith.
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Muslim businessman sets up giant Christmas tree in Baghdad to show unity with Christians
As the battle to defeat the Islamic State (IS) rages in northern Iraq, a Muslim businessman in Baghdad is sending out a message of unity by erecting the tallest Christmas tree in the city.
Texas judge orders school district to restore Charlie Brown Christmas display
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" is back on display at the Patterson Middle School in Killeen, Texas after a judge ordered the school district to restore the decoration.
Saudi Arabia adopts Gregorian calendar to cut employment costs
The Islamic Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has dropped the use of the Islamic lunar-based calendar in favor of the "Western" Gregorian calendar in an effort to cut employment costs.
Religious leaders issue statement denouncing anti-discrimination laws
Over 75 religious leaders came together to sign a statement to affirm religious freedom and oppose government coercion or censorship of citizens who holds different views about sexual orientation and gender identity.
Canadian diplomats visit pastor detained in North Korea
Canadian officials paid a visit to a pastor who was sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labor in North Korea for alleged crimes against the state.
Ohio pastors urge lawmakers to override governor's veto of 'heartbeat bill'
A group of pastors representing 2,500 churches has called on members of the Ohio House on Thursday to override Gov. John Kasich's veto of a bill that would have banned abortions once an unborn baby's heartbeat is detected.
Franklin Graham calls on Christians to pray for Jakarta governor
Franklin Graham, son of famed evangelist Billy Graham, asked Christians to pray for Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama who is currently on trial in Indonesia for blasphemy.
School board bans student choirs from performing at nativity event
A school board in Wake County, North Carolina has banned several school choirs from performing at the Apex Christmas Nativity Celebration after receiving a complaint from an atheist group.
Obama finalizes rule that prevents states from defunding Planned Parenthood
Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama has finalized a rule on Wednesday that would prevent states from blocking federal funds going to Planned Parenthood.
Egyptian Copts 'ready to forgive' perpetrators of Cairo church bombing, says Coptic bishop
Coptic Bishop Anba Angaelos said that the Christian community in Egypt is ready to forgive those who are responsible for the Cairo church bombing that killed 25 people last Sunday.
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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.