Proposed bill would require all West Virginia schools to offer elective Bible course
Two West Virginia senators have proposed a new legislation that would require public and private schools in the state to offer an elective course on the Bible.
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Irish bishop says Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan's music was heavily inspired by her spirituality
An Irish bishop has described Cranberries' frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan as a woman of soul and courage and said that her sudden death "is such a sad loss of a young and precious life."
Swiss evangelical church allows members to donate in Bitcoins
An evangelical church in Switzerland has decided to allow its members the option of contributing to the church using Bitcoin and other alternative digital currencies.
Arizona ranked as the nation's most pro-life state
Americans United for Life (AUL) has named Arizona in its annual Life List as the most pro-life state when it comes to passing legislation that protects human life from conception to natural death.
Pope asks forgiveness for 'irreparable harm' caused by clergy sex abuse of children
Pope Francis met with survivors of clergy sex abuse in Chile on Tuesday and begged forgiveness for the "irreparable damage" they suffered.
Christian parents arrested for starving and chaining their 13 children inside 'house of horror'
A California couple was arrested on Sunday after their 17-year-old daughter alerted the police, claiming that they were keeping their own children captive in what has been described as a "house of horror."
Hindu radicals beat pastor for refusing to worship monkey god
Hindu radicals have beaten and threatened to kill a pastor for refusing to renounce his faith in Jesus Christ and worship a Hindu monkey deity.
Faith-based student organizations file brief supporting Christian group that sued University of Iowa
Five faith-based student organizations have filed a brief in support of a Christian group that sued the University of Iowa after it was expelled from the school late last year for denying a leadership position to an openly gay student.
China hands down lengthy prison sentences to Christians over alleged cult involvement
A group of Christians in China's southern Yunnan province received lengthy prison sentences for their supposed involvement in a cult.
Trump says no American should be forced to choose between faith and law
President Donald Trump has reiterated that no American should be forced to choose between their faith and the law as he issued a proclamation declaring Jan. 16 as "Religious Freedom Day."
Evangelicals in Bolivia denounce new law that bans proselytizing
Evangelical groups in Bolivia are voicing out their concerns about a new law that aims to ban proselytizing and other religious activities.
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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.