Al-Shabaab kills 12 in a hotel raid in Kenya
Militant group Al-Shabaab raided the Bishaaro Hotel in the Kenyan town of Mandera and killed 12 people on Tuesday.
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Mob attacks Pakistani Christian pastor and family
More than 50 armed men stormed the house of pastor Michael Robert in Punjab province to forcibly evict his whole family. The attack resulted in the kin's serious injuries.
Iraqi Christian students miraculously escape from ISIS attack in Kirkuk
Several Iraqi Christian students narrowly escaped death when ISIS launched a surprise attack on the Iraqi city of Kirkuk. The students, who hid under the bed as the militants rummaged through their house, ascribed their survival to a miracle.
Conservative coalition tells Californians to oppose proposition legalizing marijuana for recreational use
A coalition of faith leaders, law enforcement, politicians and healthcare officials are urging residents of California to vote against the proposition that would legalize marijuana for recreational use.
Clinton's pro-abortion stance is worse than Trump's border wall, says Rev. Samuel Rodriguez
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez warned Hispanic Christians that they would be defying their religious beliefs if they support Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton due to her position on abortion.
Christian bakers in Belfast lose appeal on gay marriage cake discrimination case
The owners of Ashers Baking Company lost the appeal against a ruling that found them guilty of discriminating a gay man when they refused to bake a cake with a pro-gay marriage slogan. The decision was handed down by the Belfast's Court of Appeal on Monday.
U.S. Defense Secretary goes to Iraq as Mosul offensive continues
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in Baghdad on Saturday to meet with Iraqi Prime Minster Haider al-Abadi and assess the campaign in Mosul.
North Koreans are taught that Christians kill people to sell blood
A woman who was incarcerated at a North Korean prison camp has revealed that people living under the regime are taught to hate Christians and told that Christians kill people in order to sell their victims' blood.
Pakistani government closes down house churches in Bahawalpur
Pakistani authorities have ordered the closure of house churches in the city of Bahawalpur in southern Punjab after Muslims complained that they were disturbed by the prayers of Christians.
Saeed Abedini tells Americans to vote for Trump who helped his family while he was in prison
Iranian American pastor Saeed Abedini urged Americans to vote for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump who met with his family and provided them with a gift of $10,000.
Archaeologists uncover battle site where Romans breached Jerusalem's walls
Israeli archaeologists have discovered the site where the Romans breached walls to capture Jerusalem and destroy the Second Temple almost 2,000 years ago.
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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.