US presidential polls 2016 latest update: Hillary Clinton leading Donald Trump by 4 points - Reuters/IPSOS poll
The latest results in the Reuters/IPSOS poll show Hillary Clinton leading against Trump by 4.7 points at 37.7 to 34 percent.
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110 jihadis linked to ISIS have been arrested or killed in the U.S. since 2014 - terrorism expert
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Democrats 'whispering' about replacing Hillary Clinton after pneumonia, says Cokie Roberts
Journalist Cokie Roberts created a stir when she asserted that Democrats are "nervously begginning to whisper" about finding a replacement for Hillary Clinton after she abruptly left the Sept. 11 memorial service on Sunday.
Black Pentecostals won't vote for Hillary Clinton because she's a woman, black pastor claims
Darrell Scott, senior pastor of New Spirit Revival Center, posted a series of tweets last week claiming that African-Americans who identify as Apostolic Pentecostals will not vote for Clinton because of her gender.
Virginia Supreme Court takes case against Fairfax County School Board anti-discrimination policy
The Virginia Supreme Court has decided to take a case against the Fairfax County School Board regarding its anti-discrimination policies. The conservative non-profit organization Liberty Counsel filed a lawsuit against the school board after it included "gender identity," "gender expression" and ...
Pastor of Cross Point Church Pete Wilson resigns after 14 years, citing fatigue and brokenness as reasons
Pete Wilson, founding pastor of Cross Point Church in Nashville, announced that he is stepping down as senior pastor after 14 years. During his Sunday sermon, the 42-year-old told the congregation that he can no longer lead the church and stated that his resignation is for the best interest of ...
Christian converts forced to hide their faith in Turkey refugee camps, ministry leader reports
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Photos of abortion victims are effective in changing hearts and minds, study claims
A new study commissioned by the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform (CCCBR) revealed that showing photos of aborted babies are effective tools for pro-life campaigns. It had been argued that gruesome photos of abortion victims are turning pubic opinion against the pro-life movement but the ...
'Religious liberty' is code for Christian supremacy, claims U.S. civil rights commissioner
The chairman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) released a report on Thursday stating that the words "religious freedom" and "religious liberty" have become mere code words for intolerance and Christian supremacy.
Advocacy groups call for establishment of Christian 'homeland' in Middle East
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When is Eid al-Adha 2016 in U.S.? What is Eid and why do Muslims celebrate?
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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.