Pastor Shot In Head In Road Rage Incident Regains Consciousness
A pastor shot in a road rage incident in West Palm Beach, Florida has regained consciousness, local media outlets report.
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Scholar Reza Aslan Denounces 'Prosperity Gospel,' Calls Joel Osteen and T.D. Jakes 'Charlatans'
Controversial author and religious scholar Reza Aslan recently denounced "prosperity gospel" and megachurch pastors including T.D. Jakes and Joel Osteen, decrying them as "charlatans."
Canadian Christians Detained in China Over 'Theft of State Secrets'
Two Canadian Christians are currently being held by the Chinese government on accusations of spying, the Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed Tuesday.
Judge Rules Alabama Abortion Law Unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled Monday that an Alabama abortion law that placed restrictions on abortion doctors was unconstitutional because it hampered a woman's ability to have a medical procedure.
Israeli Police Condemn Bus Attack As 'Terrorist Act'
Israeli police reported Monday that a public bus was the target of an alleged terrorist attack in Jerusalem. The attack came shortly after an Israeli soldier was shot in another part of the city by a man on a motorcycle.
Country Music Star Brad Paisley Dedicates New Song 'Jesus and Me' to Ebola-Stricken Christian Doctor
Country music star Brad Paisley has released a new song entitled "Jesus and Me" as a dedication to the American doctor Kent Brantly who was recently infected with the Ebola virus while working to eradicate the disease in Liberia.
Islamic Militant Group Takes Control of Dam, 3 Towns In Iraq
The Isamic State, an extremist militant group that has forced thousands of Christians from their homes, recently had another victory when it seized an important dam and oilfield from Kurdish forces.
Nevada Rancher Cliven Bundy Says Fight With Federal Government A 'Spiritual' Battle Of Good Vs. Evil
Cliven Bundy, the Nevada rancher who had a stand-off with federal agents back in April, said the controversy over his cattle was an example of a spiritual battle between good and evil.
Ohio Buckeyes Coach Urban Meyer Thinks Tim Tebow Should Still Be In NFL
Urban Meyer, coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes and friend of Tim Tebow, said in a recently interview that he does not understand why the evangelical athlete has not been picked up by an NFL team.
HarperCollins Develops Bible Training for Christian Retailers
HarperCollins Christian Publishing has recently developed and released a new Bible training portal that will train retailers on which types of Bible translations to sell to customers.
Former Christian Radio Host Pleads Guilty to Having Sex With 12-Year-Old Boy: 'I Knew It Was Wrong'
A former Christian radio host pled guilty to a Michigan judge this week for knowingly photographing sexual acts with an underage boy and keeping the images on his phone.
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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.