Islamic teaching does not justify ISIS persecution of Christians, study says
Islamic teaching does not justify the Islamic State's (ISIS) persecution of Christians, based on a study on Prophet Mohammed's previously untranslated writing.
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500 Christian farmers killed in Nigeria, survivors afraid to bury dead
Muslim Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria have killed almost 500 farmers in Nigeria --- most of them Christians --- in the last month, and the villagers are still too afraid to come out and bury their dead.
Donald Trump rally violence: Pastors urge Christians to fight against free speech violation
Christian pastors have reacted to Donald Trump's rally violence, saying Christians should fight against free speech violations because these could one day block their right to preach about Jesus Christ.
US finally labels ISIS atrocities as 'genocide' against Christians and minorities in Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has finally declared that ISIS is committing genocide against Christians in the Middle East.
Bill protecting religious groups on college campuses from being forced to accept anyone passes in Kansas
Kansas House has endorsed Bill 175, which is designed to shield religious organizations in college campuses from being forced to welcome anyone to join them regardless of their personal faith and beliefs.
'Miracles from Heaven' and other new faith-based films toning down religious themes?
"Miracles from Heaven" and other new faith-based films now feature less religion and more star power to cater to movie-watchers en mass rather than just core religious groups.
Christians ought to accept failure as part of life, says Pastor Rick Warren
Failure is a natural part of life and Christians must learn to accept and redefine it, Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren says.
Christians mark 5th Syrian civil war anniversary with #PrayForRefugees campaign
Mar. 15 marks the fifth anniversary of Syria's civil war, and Christians commemorated the event by launching the #PrayForRefugees campaign.
Christians, religious minorities most affected if Syrian peace talks fail
Christians and other religious minorities will be the groups most affected in the event that the Syrian peace talks in Geneva fail, according to groups urging global leaders to do more to protect the groups facing severe persecution in the Middle East region.
Christian mother forgives son's murderer: 'I forgive you, I don't have a drop of hate for you'
An Evangelical Christian mother has put her faith into practice by publicly declaring forgiveness and praying for the young man who murdered her son three years ago.
Easter, Hindu festivals officially become national holidays in Pakistan
Easter, Holi, and Diwali have been officially declared as national holidays in Pakistan after Parliament adopted a new resolution.
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Trump Nominates Cissie Graham Lynch as U.S. Religious Freedom Ambassador
President Donald Trump has nominated Cissie Graham Lynch to serve as U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, a State Department position focused on promoting religious liberty abroad. The White House announced that the nomination of Jane Lynch, better known as Cissie Graham Lynch, had been sent to the Senate for consideration.
Practicing Christians Report Less Difficulty Forgiving Themselves and Others, Survey Finds
American Bible Society research suggests that Christians who are more active in their faith and Bible reading are less likely to struggle with forgiving themselves and others. Overall, 29% of respondents said “It is really hard for me to accept myself once I’ve messed up” was “true of me,” while 56% said it was “not true of me.”
Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award to Pakistani cleric after bin Laden remarks resurface
The Archbishop of Canterbury has withdrawn an interfaith award given to Pakistani Muslim cleric Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi after past remarks praising Osama bin Laden resurfaced, raising questions in Pakistan about why he was recommended for the honor by Church of Pakistan’s Moderator Bishop Azad Marshall.
Costa Rican Evangelical Alliance asks opposition lawmaker to identify pastor who allegedly offered votes for money
The Costa Rican Evangelical Alliance Federation (Federación Alianza Evangélica Costarricense, FAEC) has asked opposition lawmaker Abril Gordienko to identify the Christian pastor who, she said publicly, offered her 42,000 votes in exchange for 420 million colones (about $940,000) during the most recent election campaign.
Sight & Sound’s ‘David’ showcases a king's sincere heart to pursue God
LANCASTER, Pa. — Four years in the making, the production “David” opened at Sight & Sound Theatres this year and explores the journey of an unassuming shepherd boy who became a king.