Indian Christians block road demanding investigation on death of pastor
Christians have blocked a busy road in India's Tamil Nadu state on Monday, demanding an impartial investigation on the death of a pastor who was found hanging inside his home.
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Atheist group sues Ben Carson's agency for dodging record requests on White House Bible study
A Wisconsin-based atheist group is suing the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), led by Ben Carson, for allegedly refusing to release records relating to a White House Bible study.
Syrian churches call for aid amid Turkey's bombardment of Kurdish-controlled area
Churches in the Syrian city of Afrin are pleading for help from the international community amid deadly attacks carried out by Turkish forces on Kurdish-controlled areas in the war-ravaged nation.
Judge orders University of Iowa to temporarily reinstate expelled Christian group
A federal judge has ordered the University of Iowa (UI) to temporarily reinstate a Christian group that was expelled last year for refusing to appoint an openly gay student to a leadership position.
Ancient pottery shard depicting birth of Athena found in Biblical village in Israel
An ancient Italian vase shard depicting the birth of the Greek goddess Athena was unearthed at an Israeli archaeological site that was once known as the biblical kingdom of Geshur.
Pro-lifers accuse ACLU of using illegal immigrant minors as 'political pawns' in abortion debate
Pro-life advocates have accused the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of using illegal immigrant minors as "political pawns" in an attempt to make the United States a "sanctuary nation for abortion."
DR Congo police arrest 10 Roman Catholic priests in anti-president protests
At least 10 Roman Catholic priests and more than 200 civilians were arrested in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday for taking part in demonstrations demanding the resignation of President Joseph Kabila.
Former porn star asks Christians to pray for women in sex industry following deaths of five adult film performers
Former porn star-turned-minister Brittni De La Mora is encouraging Christians to pray for women who are involved in the sex industry following the recent deaths of five adult film performers.
Atheist Groups demand end to prayers at military graduation ceremonies
Two leading atheist groups have lodged a complaint with the Department of Defense to demand an end to prayers presented at military graduation ceremonies and other activities.
Bolivia's President scraps penal code that criminalized evangelistic activities
Bolivian President Evo Morales has announced that his government has decided to revoke the penal code that would have imposed restrictions on evangelistic activities.
Another church firebombed in Chile days after papal visit
Vandals have reportedly attacked another Catholic Church in Chile on Monday, just days after Pope Francis left the country and about a week after demonstrators firebombed four churches.
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United Methodist Church Selects US, Zimbabwe for Historic 2028 General Conference
The United Methodist Church (UMC) will convene its 2028 General Conference at two locations simultaneously for the first time in the denomination’s history, bringing together delegates in the United States and Africa for its highest legislative assembly. The UMC Commission on the General Conference announced Tuesday that Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harare, Zimbabwe, will jointly host the gathering.
Middle East Christians Face Uncertain Future as Global Persecution Threatens Over 400 Million
Christian persecution has worsened in more than half of 18 countries surveyed by a Catholic watchdog, raising concerns about the future of Christian communities in the Middle East. The Middle East has emerged as an area of particular concern, where prolonged instability threatens Christianity’s presence in its historic birthplace.
Multisite Churches Expanding Rapidly Across US, Attracting Nearly 10% of Protestant Churchgoers
Multisite churches are expanding rapidly across the United States, attracting nearly one in 10 Protestant churchgoers, but their growth is increasingly outpacing the development of qualified leaders, according to a new national study. The report identified more than 1,800 multisite churches operating over 6,000 campuses nationwide, highlighting the growing influence of congregations that maintain multiple worship locations under a unified organizational structure.
Allie Beth Stuckey Urges Christians to Limit Halloween Participation and Avoid Horror Films
New York Times bestselling author and BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey has drawn mixed reactions from Christians after questioning whether believers should embrace Halloween festivities and consume horror-themed entertainment. During the Oct. 19 episode of her “Relatable” podcast, Stuckey addressed the different ways Christians approach Halloween, acknowledging that the subject involves personal convictions and differing interpretations of Christian freedom.
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Churches in Immigration Raids Dispute
A federal appeals court has handed a legal victory to churches, synagogues and other religious organizations challenging the Trump administration’s decision to permit immigration enforcement operations at places of worship. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed a lower court’s decision rejecting the religious groups’ request for a preliminary injunction.