Turkish court imprisons five men for life over murder of three Christians
Five men who murdered three Christian publishers in Malatya in 2007 have been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Turkish court last Wednesday.
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Over 250 Church planters ready to share the Gospel in Nepal
A ministry has announced that it has just finished training 256 new church planters to preach the Gospel in Nepal where only 1.4 percent of the population are Christians.
Russell Moore compares Trump–Clinton debate to 'wrestling match'
Russell Moore has shared his sentiments about the first Trump-Clinton debate and compared it to a wrestling match or a ball-game.
Billy Graham's grandson admits he almost committed suicide following scandals
Tullian Tchividjian, grandson of Billy Graham and former pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has revealed that he came very close to committing suicide following his divorce and resignation from his position at the church.
Package with Quran note triggers security scare in East London church
A mysterious package with a note referencing the Qu'ran caused a security scare at the St. Peter and St. Paul's Church in Chingford.
Texas School District paints over Ten Commandments following legal threats from atheist group
A school district in Texas has painted over a Ten Commandments mural at an area high school after an atheist activist group sent a letter of complaint stating that the mural infringes on religious freedom.
Phil Robertson in new documentary 'Torchbearer' to challenge post-Christian worldview
A new documentary titled "Torchbearer" featuring Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson will be challenging the post-Christian worldview when it hits select theaters on Oct. 7.
Atheists promote 'International Blasphemy Rights Day' to demand end to blasphemy laws
The atheist group Center For Inquiry (CFI) is stepping up its campaign this week to promote the upcoming International Blasphemy Rights Day on Friday, Sept. 30. The group is calling for an end to attacks and arrests of people who criticize ideas and beliefs.
Christian and Islamic clerics demand total ban on abortion in Russia
The top Christian and Muslim clerics in Russia have signed a petition calling for a total ban on abortions, assisted reproduction and the use of contraceptives with abortifacent effects.
China orders Sichuan church to stop religious activities
A church in Sichuan province has been ordered to stop Christians from performing religious activities such as singing hymns, praying and chanting inside the church building.
Iraq Parliament rejects proposal to establish Christian and Yazidi provinces
The plans to establish separate provinces for Christians and Yazidis have been rejected by The Iraqi Parliament when it voted in favor of maintaining the administrative border of Nineveh province on Monday.
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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.