Wives of ISIS militants were complicit in rape of Yazidi sex slaves, former captive reveals
A Yazidi woman who was sold as a sex slave to several Islamic State fighters has detailed how she was mistreated by the wives of her captors.
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'Ten Commandments judge' Roy Moore defeats Luther Strange in Alabama primary for US Senate
Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore has won against incumbent Sen. Luther Strange in the Alabama Republican primary for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
Sudan detains elder in an apparent attempt to force him to relinquish church leadership
Sudanese authorities have reportedly detained a church elder on Friday in an apparent attempt to force him to turn over leadership of his church to a government-appointed committee.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard releases photos showing large quantities of confiscated Christian literature
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has recently published photographs that showed large quantities of confiscated Christian material in an apparent attempt to curb Christian gatherings in the country.
Cross ignites as Chinese officials take it down from Henan church
A cross caught fire while Chinese officials were attempting to remove it from the top of a church in Henan province earlier this month.
Otto Warmbier's parents say their son was 'blind, deaf, howling inhuman cries' upon return to US
The parents of American student Otto Warmbier had opened up about their son's grievous condition when he was released by the North Korean government in June.
Muslim mob attacks Coptic Christian village in Egypt over Facebook post criticizing Islamic leaders
A Muslim mob reportedly attacked the Coptic Christian community in the village of Tawa in Minya Egypt earlier this month as a reprisal to a Facebook post that criticized some well-known Islamic leaders.
Federal judge blocks Indiana law that bans abortions on babies with Down syndrome
A federal judge had blocked an Indiana law that is aimed at banning abortions on unborn babies who were diagnosed with genetic disabilities such as Down syndrome.
Pastor vows to knock down planned Satanic display on Boca Raton park
A pastor has vowed to tear down a Satanic display that a teacher wants to put up in a city park in Boca Raton, Florida during the upcoming holiday season.
NFL kneelers should be thankful they don't have to worry about being 'shot in the head,' says Robert Jeffress
Robert Jeffress, the pastor of First Baptist Dallas, criticized the NFL players who kneel during the national anthem, saying they should be grateful that they live in a country where they do not have to worry about getting shot in the head for their activism.
Zimbabwe pastor faces 20-year jail term for 'subverting' Mugabe regime
Zimbabwe protest pastor Evan Mawarire appeared at a Harare court on Monday to face multiple subversion charges stemming from protests last year against President Robert Mugabe's regime.
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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.