Former Mars Hill Church elder files motion to dismiss lawsuit
A former elder from Mars Hill Church has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against him.
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China's crackdown on human rights lawyers, rights advocates continues
Human rights lawyers in China remain as the government's targets in its effort to silence critics.
Church in China attacked, pastor injured for disrupting feng shui in village
The pastor of a Chinese church was badly injured when a group of people suddenly attacked the church facility.
Police detain Chinese Christians for possessing of Bibles
Three Christians in Guangdong were arrested by local police on May 30 for having religious materials in their possession.
ISIS targeting Yazidis to 'erase their identity,' UN says
The United Nations has declared that the Islamic State has been targeting Yazidis in Iraq and Syria as an act of genocide against the ethnic religious community.
Billy Graham warns parents: Children are 'deeply influenced' by TV and movies
Billy Graham advised parents to protect their children from the effects of the TV shows and movies they watch, which he says can "deeply" influence them.
ACLU blames Christians for Orlando gay nightclub shooting
The members of the American Civil Liberties Union are saying that Christians are to be blamed for the tragic Orlando shooting, in which a gunman opened fire at the people in a gay nightclub and killed 50 people.
America welcoming far more Muslim refugees than Christian refugees, ACLJ says
The number of Muslim refugees being processed in the U.S. far outnumber that of Christian refugees, according to an organization that promotes and protects religious freedom.
Orlando shooter had homosexual tendencies, ex-wife and former classmate say
Orlando shooter Omar Mateen, who killed 49 people at the Pulse gay nightclub on June 12, could have been homosexual, according to his ex-wife and former classmate.
Video journalist asks Californians to sign fake petition to install urinals in women's bathrooms for transgender people
Video journalist Mark Dice went around California asking people to sign a petition to put urinals in women's bathroom in order to accommodate transgender people.
Kansas education board rejects Obama's transgender bathroom directive
In a unanimous decision, the Kansas State Board of Education voted Tuesday, June 14 to ignore the directive issued by Pres. Barack Obama in May stating all public schools should allow transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms based on their gender identity.
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United Methodist Church Selects US, Zimbabwe for Historic 2028 General Conference
The United Methodist Church (UMC) will convene its 2028 General Conference at two locations simultaneously for the first time in the denomination’s history, bringing together delegates in the United States and Africa for its highest legislative assembly. The UMC Commission on the General Conference announced Tuesday that Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harare, Zimbabwe, will jointly host the gathering.
Middle East Christians Face Uncertain Future as Global Persecution Threatens Over 400 Million
Christian persecution has worsened in more than half of 18 countries surveyed by a Catholic watchdog, raising concerns about the future of Christian communities in the Middle East. The Middle East has emerged as an area of particular concern, where prolonged instability threatens Christianity’s presence in its historic birthplace.
Multisite Churches Expanding Rapidly Across US, Attracting Nearly 10% of Protestant Churchgoers
Multisite churches are expanding rapidly across the United States, attracting nearly one in 10 Protestant churchgoers, but their growth is increasingly outpacing the development of qualified leaders, according to a new national study. The report identified more than 1,800 multisite churches operating over 6,000 campuses nationwide, highlighting the growing influence of congregations that maintain multiple worship locations under a unified organizational structure.
Allie Beth Stuckey Urges Christians to Limit Halloween Participation and Avoid Horror Films
New York Times bestselling author and BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey has drawn mixed reactions from Christians after questioning whether believers should embrace Halloween festivities and consume horror-themed entertainment. During the Oct. 19 episode of her “Relatable” podcast, Stuckey addressed the different ways Christians approach Halloween, acknowledging that the subject involves personal convictions and differing interpretations of Christian freedom.
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Churches in Immigration Raids Dispute
A federal appeals court has handed a legal victory to churches, synagogues and other religious organizations challenging the Trump administration’s decision to permit immigration enforcement operations at places of worship. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed a lower court’s decision rejecting the religious groups’ request for a preliminary injunction.