Judge rejects lawsuit seeking to block Illinois law that would expand taxpayer funding for abortions
A judge has rejected a lawsuit that was aimed at blocking a new legislation that would expand taxpayer funding of abortions in Illinois.
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Bishop of Liverpool blasts Trump's Christian supporters
The bishop of Liverpool has criticized Christians who support Donald Trump, saying they have been "uncritically accepting" of the positions taken by the U.S. president and his allies.
Indonesia reduces sentences of over 9,000 Christian inmates on Christmas
The Indonesian government handed out sentence reductions to more than 9,000 Christian inmates on Christmas Day, including the jailed Christian governor who was convicted of blasphemy earlier this year.
Greg Laurie celebrates 25,000 decisions for Christ in 2017
Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship in California has hailed 2017 as an "epic" year, saying 25,000 people have decided to follow Jesus Christ through his ministry during the time period.
Jailed Christians in India beaten by other inmates for 'defiling Hinduism'
Two Christians who were jailed in eastern India earlier this year were reportedly beaten by other inmates after it was discovered that they were accused of defiling Hinduism.
4 Christmas carolers killed in Fulani attacks in Nigeria
Four Christians were reportedly killed by suspected Fulani militants while they were holding Christmas carols in Southern Kaduna, Nigeria.
Indiana House advances bill to strengthen parental consent for minors seeking abortion
The Indiana House of Representatives has approved a legislation that is aimed at strengthening parental notification requirements for minors seeking abortion.
French schools ban Christmas film 'The Star' for being 'too Christian'
A school in the French city of Langon had reportedly suspended the showing of the Christmas film "The Star" because it was deemed not secular enough.
Pro-choice activists in Spain get jail time for disrupting Catholic mass to promote abortion
A group of pro-choice activists in Spain was sentenced to prison for disrupting a Catholic Mass to protest against the Catholic church's stance on abortion.
Waffle House staff working on Christmas Eve gets $3.5K tip from church
Employees who were working on Christmas Eve at a Waffle House in Ohio got a pleasant surprise when a local church left them with a generous $3,577 tip.
Pope Francis says Christ's 'upsetting' message is an invitation to conversion
Pope Francis has stated on Tuesday that the story of St. Stephen, who was the first Christian martyr, demonstrates that the message of Jesus is often "upsetting," but it is an invitation for people to convert and change their way of thinking.
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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.