Tomb of Jesus uncovered for the first time in centuries
The original surface of what is traditionally known to be the tomb of Jesus Christ in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem has been exposed for the first time in centuries.
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NFL star Russell Wilson announces Ciara's pregnancy
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson announced on social media last Wednesday that his singer wife Ciara is pregnant.
Aid groups in Iraq anticipate influx of refugees from Mosul
Many people have already fled Mosul after more than a week of fighting to recapture the city from ISIS. Aid groups in the nearby regions are expecting more refugees as the battle drags on.
Catholic Church bans the scattering of cremated ashes
The Vatican issued guidelines that prohibit the scattering of the ashes of cremated Catholics. The newly released instructions also said that the ashes should not be divided or kept at home but at a sacred place approved by the Church.
Chinese authorities impose fines on 3 pastors and freeze bank account of house church
The bank account of Huoshi Church in the Chinese province of Guizhou has been frozen by local authorities. Three of its pastors have also been ordered to pay a fine amounting to $32,500.
Russell Moore says religious right must either refocus on the Gospel or die
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Rick Warren opens newest Saddleback campus in San Diego
Saddleback Church Senior Pastor Rick Warren just opened the newest campus of the megachurch in San Diego last Sunday. The San Diego community will now be able to hear inspiring messages of hope and take part in Sadddleback Worship every week without driving to other cities.
Georgia pastor refuses to surrender his sermons despite orders from government
Dr. Eric Walsh, a Seventh-day Adventist pastor from Georgia, is refusing to hand over copies of his sermons despite orders from the state's attorney general.
2016 Electoral College Map Projections: Clinton most likely to win
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will most likely win the election on Nov. 8, according to most electoral college map projections.
Max Lucado says he was not consulted to be in Anti-Trump Ad
Best-selling Christian author and preacher Max Lucado said that the progressive Christian group Faith in Public Life (FPL) did not consult him about featuring some of his statements criticizing Donald Trump in an advertisement.
Ray Comfort says atheists down-voted "Atheist Delusion" on movie ratings website
Evangelist Ray Comfort said atheists down-voted his latest movie "The Atheist Delusion" on the film ratings website IMDB after it premiered at the Ark Encounter in Kentucky last Saturday.
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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.