Atheist Group Sues Minnesota County Over Right to Perform Weddings
An atheist group recently filed a lawsuit against Washington County, Minnesota after one of its members was reportedly refused permission to solemnize marriages.
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Seattle Community Rocked By High School Shooting
A high school in Seattle went into lockdown last Friday after reports of a shooter on campus.
Family Members Express Concern After Bibles Removed From Tenn. Prison
Family members visiting their loved ones at a prison in Tennessee have expressed concern after Bibles were reportedly removed from the visitation room.
Ferguson Police Prepare for More Protests Ahead of Grand Jury Decision
As a grand jury prepares to decide whether to pursue criminal charges against a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri who shot a black teenager, local police are preparing for a new set of possible riots in the St. Louis suburb.
Navajo High School Defends 'Redskin' Name As Source of Pride
A Navajo high school in Arizona is refuting claims that the term \"redskins\" is offensive to Native Americans by refusing to change its high school mascot.
Pat Robertson Interviews Former Stripper Who Says God Canceled Her Abortion
On Thursday's airing of the Christian Broadcasting Networks "The 700 Club," a former sex worker told Pat Robertson about how her conversion to Christianity saved the life of her son, as it stopped her from having an abortion.
Monitoring Group: 521 Islamic Militants, 32 Civilians Killed in U.S.-Led Airstrikes in Syria
A monitoring group tracking violence in Syria says U.S.-led airstrikes have killed 521 militants and 32 civilians since the airstrikes began a month ago.
Canadian Authorities Report Multiple Shooters At Parliament Building In Ottawa
A Canadian soldier was reportedly shot Wednesday morning while standing guard at Canada\'s Parliament building, the country\'s government reported.
Embattled Pastor Mark Driscoll Speaks of 'Death Threats' Against Family
Embattled pastor Mark Driscoll spoke this week for the first time since he stepped down from his role as senior pastor at Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Washington last week.
Passenger From Liberia Being Tested For Ebola After Flying To New Jersey
A man who flew from Liberia to New Jersey on a commercial airliner is being checked for Ebola after it was discovered he had a fever on the commercial airline.
Gay Man To Help Christian Bakers Pay Off $150K Discrimination Fine
A proponent of same-sex marriage is seeking to raise money for a Christian couple who refused to bake a cake for a same-sex couple back in January 2013 and are now facing a $150,000 fine.
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12 Christians Detained in Algeria After Worship Gathering as Police Seize Bibles
Algerian special forces raided a Christian worship gathering at a humanitarian shelter on Sept. 4, detaining all 12 people present on suspicion of holding an unauthorized non-Muslim religious service. Police entered the site and transferred the 12 detained Christians to the Bethioua police station.
Colorado Christian School Sees 96 Student Baptisms Through “5th Quarter” Gatherings
Nearly 100 students have been baptized during five periodic worship gatherings held at a Christian high school in Colorado after athletic competitions. Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch launched the 5th Quarter gatherings in fall 2024 and holds the student-focused worship and testimony events twice each academic year.
Iran Faces UN Scrutiny Over Confiscation of Historic Protestant Church
Two United Nations experts have called on Iran to explain the confiscation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Tehran and the eviction of Christian families from the property. Reports emerged in July that Iranian authorities had seized the church, described as the country’s oldest Protestant congregation, and removed Christian residents living on the site.
Trump Highlights Global Christian Persecution at UN, Warns Iran of “Annihilation” Without Deal
President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to draw attention to the persecution of Christians worldwide, criticizing the U.N. Human Rights Council for giving the issue little attention while condemning some of the world’s most repressive governments. “Christians are being persecuted all over the world; it's not even believable. I never thought I'd say it, but it's been happening for a long time.”
Baptist pastor, other Christians killed in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani militia attacks in one county in Plateau state, Nigeria over the weekend killed at least eight Christians, including a Baptist pastor and a church employee on their way to church services on Sunday (Sept. 20), sources said.