Second Christian Aid Worker Thanks 'God's Grace' After Being Released From Ebola Treatment
Nancy Writebol, the second American aid worker infected with the Ebola virus, has privately left the hospital in Atlanta, Georgia where she was being treated.
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Appeals Court Cites Hobby Lobby, Religious Exception In Bald Eagle Feather Case
A long-running legal case over the possession of bald eagle feathers had a new development Wednesday when a federal appeals court ruled that the U.S. Interior Department had violated the religious freedom rights of a Native American tribe by confiscating their feathers.
North Korea Insults John Kerry's Looks, Calls Him 'Hideous Lantern Jaw'
North Korea recently released offensive comments regarding U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, calling him a \"wolf donning the mask of sheep\" and a \"hideous lantern jaw.\"
At Least 36 Killed In Hiroshima Landslide
A massive landslide caused by heavy rains struck Japan\'s western city of Hiroshima on Wednesday, killing at least 36, local police report.
Jill Duggar Announces Pregnancy With Newlywed Husband
The TLC network announced Wednesday that Jill Duggar, of the networks \"19 Kids and Counting\" reality show, is expecting her first child with her newlywed husband Derrick Dillard.
Lolo Jones Ends Track Season Early, Says She's 'Emotionally Drained'
Christian Olympic athlete Lolo Jones has announced her decision to quit her track-and-field season early, saying via social media that she was "emotionally drained" following last winter's Olympics, where she raced bobsled for the U.S. team.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry To Turn Himself In After Being Indicted By Grand Jury
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is expected to turn himself into authorities for fingerprints and a mug shot after a state jury indicted him on two counts of abuse of power.
Trayvon Martin's Mother Pens Open Letter To Family Of Michael Brown
The mother of Trayvon Martin, the teen killed by a neighborhood watchman in Florida in 2012, has penned a letter to the family of Michael Brown, another teen fatally shot by a police officer in Missouri this month.
Pope Francis 'Deeply Grieved' By Death Of Relatives In Car Crash
Pope Francis is reportedly \"deeply grieved\" after learning that three of his relatives were killed in an early morning car crash in Argentina on Monday.
New Study Finds Relationship With God Affects Personal Benefits of Prayer
A new study conducted by Baylor University has found that a person\'s relationship with God impacts how their prayers affect their mental health.
Islamic State Militants Threaten Americans: 'We Will Drown All Of You In Blood'
The Islamic State militant group sent a threatening and ominous message to Americans on Monday, threatening to drown westerners \"in blood\" if U.S. airstrikes kill militants in Iraq.
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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.