Churches now exempt from Massachusetts anti-discrimination law
Four churches have agreed to drop their lawsuit against Massachusetts after the state updated the anti-discrimination law to remove houses of worship as places of public accommodation.
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Planned Parenthood sues pregnancy center over mobile unit parking
Planned Parenthood is suing a neighboring pro-life pregnancy center for allegedly misusing a common area to park its mobile medical unit.
Iranian government seizes church retreat center because of its alleged ties to CIA
The Iranian government has seized a retreat center in the city of Karaj based on allegations that the church is being funded by the CIA.
Dylann Roof listed other churches in South Carolina before attacking Emanuel AME
Investigators found a handwritten list of churches in South Carolina inside the car of Charleston church shooting suspect Dylann Roof when he was arrested last year. This was revealed to the jurors at the trial on Monday.
Ancient Syrian city of Palmyra falls back into the hands of ISIS
The ancient Syrian city of Palmyra has fallen back into the hands of the Islamic State last Sunday, almost nine months after it was liberated by the Syrian army.
Up to 1,750 ISIS members returning to Europe with 'specific missions,' EU report warns
About 1,750 ISIS members have returned to Europe, and some of them have orders to carry out "specific missions," according to a recent EU report.
'Hacksaw Ridge' picks up three Golden Globe nominations
Mel Gibson's passion project, "Hacksaw Ridge," has earned Golden Globe nominations for best director, best drama, and best actor for Andrew Garfield.
BBC admits it overlooked the Catholic Church's role in opposing Hitler
The BBC's editorial complaints unit has recently concluded that a report had mischaracterized the stance of the Catholic Church in relation to the Nazis during World War II.
U.S. lawmakers urge India to ease funding restrictions on Christian charity
U.S. lawmakers from both Republican and Democratic parties have called on the Indian government to ease the funding restrictions on Christian charity Compassion International (CI).
Christian ministry distributes audio Bibles to Kurdish forces in Syria
Kurdish soldiers who are battling ISIS in northern Syria are now able to listen to the word of God through the efforts of missionaries working with Audio Scripture Ministries (ASM).
Planned Parenthood collects 72,000 donations made in Mike Pence's name
About 72,000 donations to Planned Parenthood were made in the name of Vice president-elect Mike Pence who is a firm opponent of the abortion organization.
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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.