The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has released a new video purportedly showing its religious police burning hundreds of Christian books in Mosul in a bid to wipe out Christianity.
Christians in Muslim-dominated camps in Germany are being abused, but authorities continue to turn a blind eye on the situation, persecution charity Open Doors International says.
A former devout Muslim in Libya has embraced Jesus Christ and is now helping baptize new converts after he found answers to his questions about the Islamic faith.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has finally approved the controversial "Pastor Protection Act" which aims to protect clergy members if the refuse to perform same-sex marriages.
Rev. Franklin Graham has just announced that the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association will host the World Summit in Defense of Persecuted Christians along with the Russian Orthodox Church and other evangelical leaders.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.