School district orders the removal of religious items in classrooms
The Henry County School District recently ordered its school administrators to remove all religious items from public school premises.
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Pakistani girl kidnapped because Christian family refused to convert to Islam
A Pakistani family is now is now in despair after their youngest daughter was kidnapped and raped by a group of men who were forcing them to convert to Islam.
Over 300,000 students expected to participate in "Bring Your Bible to School Day"
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Trump will resolve transgender bathroom issues and birth control mandate, says Mike Pence
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Man kills his own sister for marrying a Christian in Pakistan
A Pakistani man who shot his sister for marrying a Christian said he had to kill her for dishonoring their family.
Swedish priests start crowdfunding campaign to support persecuted Christians
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Azerbaijan registers Bible society after 20 year wait, but unclear whether it will be allowed to print Bibles
After 20 years of waiting, a Bible society has been registered in Azerbaijan but it is still unclear whether it is allowed to print Bibles due to the government's strict regulations on religious literature.
Pro-life group launches educational video series exposing Planned Parenthood founder
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Oklahoma pastor uses magic tricks to share the Gospel
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Christian missionary in Russia loses appeal against anti-evangelism law
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Calvary Chapel Pastors Push Back Against Costa Mesa’s Ordination of Women
Several pastors affiliated with the Calvary Chapel movement have publicly criticized Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa’s affirmation of women serving as pastors, following an announcement by Char Brodersen at the church that once served as the movement’s flagship congregation. The Calvary Chapel Association (CCA), through its Heartland Regional Team, reaffirmed its opposition to appointing women as pastors or elders.
“I Would Never Renounce My Faith”: 20-Year-Old Egyptian Christian Killed by ISIS in Libya
A 20-year-old Egyptian Christian was reportedly killed by Islamic State (ISIS) militants in Libya after resisting repeated demands to abandon his Christian faith and embrace Islam while in captivity. Milad Malak, a Coptic Christian, was the only Christian among a group of Egyptian workers abducted by ISIS fighters, according to Open Doors, which cited accounts from two Muslim companions who were later released.
Myanmar Military Airstrike Kills 3 Students at Christian Bible School, Injures 6
Three students were killed and six others injured when Myanmar's military launched an airstrike and drone assault on a Christian Bible school in Karen State. The attack occurred Tuesday in Day Bu Noh village in Hpapun District, an area largely populated by Christian Karen communities. Military aircraft reportedly dropped bombs before armed drones struck the village, with one exploding directly above the Bible school.
Iran Brands Christian Converts Security Threats Amid Church Seizure, UN Rapporteur Says
Iran has responded to just one of eight communications sent by United Nations human rights experts concerning Christians since 2011, with its sole response portraying Christian converts as national security threats, according to the U.N. Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran. Dr. Mai Sato, who assumed the position in August 2024, discussed the Iranian government's treatment of Christians.
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.