ISIS displays bodies of dead Iraqi soldiers around Mosul
The bodies of Iraqi soldiers killed by ISIS are being paraded around Mosul by the terror group to scare the residents who might attempt to flee the city.
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Dallas Pastor applauds Trump's decision not to prosecute Hillary Clinton
Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Church in Dallas applauded President-elect Donald Trump for his decision not to prosecute Hillary Clinton for keeping emails containing classified information on her home server.
London landmarks turn blood red to commemorate millions killed for their faith
Iconic landmarks in London were lit in "the color of blood" on Wednesday to commemorate the millions of people around the world who were killed for their faith.
Aid organization releases list of nations with worst record of Christian persecution
A charity organization has released a new report listing seven nations where Christians and other religious minorities are facing intense persecution.
US abortion rates at its lowest level in decades
A new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggested that the abortion rate in the U.S. has fallen to its lowest level in 2013 since 1971, two years before abortion became legal across the country.
School teacher loses appeal to display religious items in classroom
A high school teacher in Buffalo, New York lost her appeal to display religious items, including a poster with a Bible verse, inside the classroom.
First trailer for new Scorsese film about Christian martyrs released
The first official trailer for Martin Scorsese's long-awaited film "Silence" has been released online this week.
Pastor Rick Warren teams up with Catholic bishop to speak against assisted suicide laws
Rick Warren, senior pastor of Saddleback Church in Orange County California, has met with Catholic Bishop Robert Barron last week to discuss the dangers of the legalization of assisted suicide.
Pakistan court sentences 5 men to death for burning Christian couple
Five men were sentenced to death on Wednesday for their participation in the lynching and burning of a Christian couple who were accused of desecrating the Quran.
Czech Christian aid worker jailed in Sudan continues to share Gospel in prison
Petr Jasek, a Czech Christian aid worker who is currently incarcerated in a Sudan prison, is remaining steadfast in his faith in Christ and he is pursuing his mission to share the Gospel.
Perry Noble shares Bible verse to inspire people dealing with addiction
Perry Noble, the former pastor of NewSpring Church, went on social media to share a Bible verse that inspired him to keep going despite the mistakes that he made in the past.
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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.