Two Christians critically injured following attack on Indian church during worship service
Two Christians were critically injured after a radical Hindu mob attacked a church in India's Chhattisgarh State during a worship service on Sunday.
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Xi Jinping tells Communist Party to promote religion that is 'Chinese in orientation'
China's President Xi Jinping has called on the Communist Party to oppose "erroneous" ideology and promote religion that is "Chinese in orientation."
Federal court says cross-shaped veterans memorial in Maryland is unconstitutional
A federal appeals court has ruled that the cross-shaped World War I Veterans Memorial that was erected in Bladensburg Park in Maryland back in the 1920s is unconstitutional.
Christian university drops 'Crusaders' mascot to avoid association with 'violence and destruction'
A private Christian university in Idaho has decided to drop "Crusaders" as its nickname and mascot due to concerns about its association with "violence and destruction."
Prisoners escape during lunch meeting with Pope in Bologna
Two prisoners have reportedly escaped during a lunch meeting with Pope Francis at the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna, Italy earlier this month.
Christian group booted from UK school following complaints about 'extremist' teachings
A Christian group was banned from a primary school in England after parents complained that their children are being exposed to its "extremist" teachings.
FFRF warns Oklahoma judges about 'religious coercion' at Christian work camps
The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), a group that advocates for the separation of church and state, has sent letters to judges in Oklahoma this week to warn them about "religious coercion" that allegedly takes place at a controversial Christian work camp.
South African pastor found burned to death after apparent abduction
A South African pastor who was recently reported missing was found burned beyond recognition at a farm in Magaliesburg on Tuesday.
Pew report: One-third of evangelicals believe people can be good without God
A majority of Americans, including a third of white evangelicals, believe that it is possible to be good without belief in God, according to a new report from Pew Research Center.
#MeToo: Beth Moore, Kay Warren join thousands sharing stories of sex abuse they endured
Prominent Christian leaders such as Beth Moore and Kay Warren have joined thousands of people who are now sharing their stories of sexual abuse and harassment in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal in Hollywood.
California becomes first state to include 'nonbinary' gender option on official documents
California Gov. Jerry Brown has approved a legislation that would allow state residents to choose a third option on their birth certificates and driver's licenses to match their gender identity.
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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.