Church attendance in UK continues decline
The Church of England saw an increase in the attendance on Christmas and festive services in the year 2015 but the number of churchgoers during regular Sunday services continue to decline.
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Religious beliefs rank the highest in impacting voting choices, says study
A new study has revealed that many religious beliefs still exerted a lot of influence among American voters despite the decreasing number of churchgoers in the U.S.
Atheist family turns to Jesus Christ after pastor's miraculous healing
A Chinese pastor who had been crippled in his youth narrated how his atheist family came to believe in Jesus Christ when he was healed from his illness following a week of prayer and fasting.
EU Parliament passes resolution to protect religious minorities in Iraq after ISIS falls
The European Parliament has voted to pass a resolution that will protect religious minorities including Christians and Yazidis after ISIS is driven out of Iraq.
LifeWay drops books of author because of LGBT beliefs
LifeWay Christian Resources has decided to stop distributing the books of best-selling Christian author Jen Hatmaker due to the comments she made in support of same-sex marriage.
Tim Keller warns against divisions in the Church for the sake of politics
Timothy Keller, senior pastor at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, spoke about the challenges that Christians face in evangelizing to the post-Christian culture and warned against the division of the Church for the sake of politics.
ISIS kills 250 kids using dough machine, burns 6 men in bakery
A Christian woman from Syria recounted her horrifying experience with ISIS when the group executed her 18-year-old son and killed several hundred children when it attacked a town in Damascus two years ago.
Christian college in Washington partners with Planned Parenthood
A Christian college in Washington state listed abortion provider Planned Parenthood as a "community partner." Abortion is also promoted in some of the courses offered by the school.
Court rules gender discrimination laws do not apply to Iowa churches
A Des Moines church dropped its lawsuit against the Iowa Civil Rights Commission after a court ruled that churches in Iowa are not subject to the state's gender discrimination laws.
Christianity now tolerated in Cuba but still faces many challenges
There have been some improvements in the treatment of Christians in Cuba since the constitutional reform in 1992, but church leaders still experience discrimination and harassment from the government.
Rev. Mark Creech explains why evangelicals should vote for Donald Trump
Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of Christian Action League of North Carolina, is trying to convince Christians to vote for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump despite the flaws in his character.
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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.