Ancient relics survive in Syrian monastery ransacked by ISIS
A priest who escaped from the Islamic State found signs of hope for Syria when found the fourth-century relics in the monastery of Mar Elian were kept safe from the jihadists.
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Charter school orders teacher to remove Bible verse display
A Connecticut public charter school has told one of its teachers to remove the Bible verse on her profile outside the classroom following a complaint from the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF).
Texas megachurch offers free mortgage and rent payments to lucky churchgoers on New Year's Day
The New Light Christian Center in Houston, Texas will be paying the mortgage and rent of select churchgoers who will attend the service on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Iraqi Christians want to keep track of crimes comitted by ISIS
Iraqi Christians want to document the crimes committed by members of the Islamic State before cleaning up the newly liberated villages.
School apologizes for disciplining Christian teacher who shared views about homosexuality
A school in Cornwall, England has apologized to a teaching assistant on Monday for issuing a disciplinary warning after she answered a student's question about homosexuality.
HK cardinal decries Vatican deal with China, says it would 'betray Christ'
Cardinal Joseph Zen, the most senior Chinese Catholic, has warned against a potential deal between the Vatican and China, saying that the Church would be "betraying Jesus Christ" if it signs an agreement with the Communist government.
Cubans ask for more Bibles as Christian community expands
The demand for Bibles has risen significantly in Cuba a year after the communist regime lifted the ban on the Holy Book.
Franklin Graham says Castro regime is example of why Christians should vote
Samaritan's Purse CEO Franklin Graham said that the authoritarian rule of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro is an example of why it is important for Christians to vote.
ISIS turns historic church into military base
Iraqi Christians who are now returning to the village of Karamles have found that their church has been turned into a military base by Islamic State militants.
ISIS says 'If You Love Jesus, You Will Die Like Jesus' as they force Christian family to watch crucifixion
Many Iraqi Christians were able to escape to Erbil when ISIS took over Northern Iraq in 2014 but some who were not able to flee the city had to suffer brutal torture at the hands of the terror group.
Families of Charleston church shooting victims choose to forgive suspect Dylann Roof
The federal government is seeking the death penalty for Charleston church shooting suspect Dylann Roof but the victims' families have chosen to forgive him.
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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.