Missouri Police Shoot Black Man After He Charged at Them With Knife and Bible
Police in Jennings, Missouri, shot and killed on April 17 a man who charged at them carrying a knife and a bible.
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ISIS News Update: Destroying Christian Graves in Drive for 'Cultural Cleansing'
Members of the terrorist group Islamic State (ISIS) are not only beheading and killing people but are also destroying graves of Christians in Iraq.
Immigration Reform News 2015: New Orleans Federal Court to Hear Oral Arguments
The U.S. Justice Department and attorneys for 26 states will make their oral arguments Friday before the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in New Orleans regarding the Obama administration's immigration executive actions that were halted by a Texas court.
Nanny Arrested for Torturing 3-Year-Old Girl Under Her Care
A 31-year-old nanny in Danbury, Connecticut, was arrested after a nanny cam showed her assaulting her three-year-old ward.
Catholics Pressure Pope Francis to Replace San Francisco Archbishop for 'Coercing Educators'
More than 100 Catholics in San Francisco are calling for the ouster of San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, accusing him of fostering "an atmosphere of division and intolerance."
Indiana Religious Freedom Law News: PR Firm Hired to Improve Image After Backlash
The state of Indiana has hired a public relations firm to rebrand its image after it received scathing criticisms from the religious freedom law signed by Republican Mayor Mike Pence last month.
Youth Pastors and Baby Killed as Barrier Falls on Their Truck in Washington
A couple and their baby were killed Monday in Bonney Lake, Washington, when a concrete barrier from a road construction project fell on their truck.
18-Month-Old Twins Drown as Stroller Rolls into Arizona Canal While Mom Tries to Fend Off Bee
Two 18-month-old twin boys drowned in an Arizona canal on April 10 after their mom let go of their stroller as she tried to fend off a bee.
Obamacare Lawsuit Rejected By Chicago Court
A federal appeals court in Chicago on Tuesday dismissed Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson's lawsuit that aimed at preventing Congress members and their staffs from getting health insurance subsidies under Obamacare.
Pope Francis Recalls Turkish 'Genocide' of 1.5 Million Armenians, Sparking Row
Pope Francis got the ire of Turkey after he used the word "genocide" in reference to the massacre of about 1.5 million Armenians 100 years ago.
Gunmen Claiming ISIS Ties Kill 2 at South Korean Embassy in Libya
Gunmen killed two people at the Korean Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, Sunday.
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Churchgoers Average Just 51 on Biblical Literacy Quiz, Lifeway Research Finds
Nearly two-thirds of churchgoers failed a test measuring their knowledge of the Bible, highlighting widespread gaps in biblical literacy, according to a report published Tuesday by Lifeway Research. The assessment used a traditional grading system ranging from A (90 and above) to F (below 60). The average score was 51, with 65% receiving an F, 9% a D, 9% a C, 8% a B and 9% an A.
James Talarico Draws on David and Jesus in Texas Senate Victory Speech
Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico drew comparisons between himself and the biblical figures of David and Jesus in a victory speech Tuesday after defeating Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state's U.S. Senate election. “I'm reminded of that story from Scripture of a shepherd boy who goes up against a giant,” Talarico told supporters in Austin shortly before midnight.
WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Opens Up About Faith, Says ‘Revival Is Happening’
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, who drew national media attention this season for objecting to male trans-identified athletes in women's sports, reflected on her faith journey on an episode of Theo Von's podcast, saying she believes a revival is happening.
68% of US Teens Would Turn to Jesus for Identity Advice, but Parents Rank Higher
More than two-thirds of American teenagers say they would feel comfortable seeking guidance from Jesus about their identity, although parents and friends remain their preferred sources of advice, according to new research from Barna. Mothers emerged as the most trusted source of guidance, with 84% of teenagers expressing comfort in discussing identity-related questions with them.
NC County Appeals Preliminary Injunction in Summit Church Zoning Lawsuit
A North Carolina county has argued that its legal battle with former Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear’s The Summit Church over a proposed campus expansion centers on the limits of federal court authority rather than allegations of religious discrimination.