Donald Trump vows to defund Planned Parenthood
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump released a letter last week declaring his commitment to defund Planned Parenthood if it continues to perform abortions.
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Pastor faces off with adult film star in 'The Great Porn Debate'
XXXChurch Pastor Craig Gross will be debating with adult film star Ron Jeremy in "The Great Porn Debate" on Sept. 27. Gross will be presenting his case about the dangers of pornography.
Christian lobbyists cancel meeting against same-sex marriage after safety threats in Australia
Christian groups in Australia were forced to cancel an upcoming meeting at a hotel regarding same-sex marriage after staff reportedly received threatening phone calls.
Christian who survived and fled ISIS in Iraq now faces deportation from UK after asylum is rejected
Sarmad Ozan, a deacon of a church in Mosul, has filed an appeal to the British Home Office after his application for asylum in the U.K. was denied. Before the next scheduled hearing of his appeal, Ozan shared how life was like during the first few weeks of ISIS' (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) ...
Former WWE wrestler Ted DiBiase recounts his journey from wrestler to preacher
Ted DiBiase, also known by his WWE stage name the Million Dollar Man, is now actively preaching the gospel at Victory Christian Church in Middlefield, Connecticut. But before he began he preaching, he went through a period of debauchery during the high point of his career.
Obama proposes new rule to ensure funding for Planned Parenthood
The Obama administration has proposed a new rule that would prevent states from denying funds to Planned Parenthood and other abortion facilities.
Franklin Graham denounces ACC, NCAA for pulling out of North Carolina over transgender bathroom policies
Evangelist Franklin Graham wrote a letter to the commissioner of the Athletic Coast Conference (ACC) to denounce its move to pull its championship games out of North Carolina because of the state's stance on sex-segregated bathrooms.
Religion is a $1.2 trillion industry in the U.S., study finds
The findings of a new study investigating the socio-economic impact of faith in American society revealed that religion contributes $1.2 trillion to the U.S. economy annually.
Christians from multiple denominations to unite and pray at 'The Gathering' in Texas
Christian leaders from different denominations across the U.S. will be coming together at "The Gathering" next week to ask for God's forgiveness and seek spiritual guidance.
Christian entertainment company launches homeschooling parents initiative
Pure Flix, an entertainment firm specializing in faith-oriented content, launched its new program to support homeschooling parents. The new page allows parents to sign up for a free four-week curriculum support kit to help them educate their children.
Atheist foundation puts pressure on college football teams to drop Chaplains
The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) is stepping up its campaign to urge college football teams to drop its Christian chaplains. The FFRF argues that the chaplains may convert the players to Christianity and thus violate their First Amendment rights.
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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.