More women leaving the church than men, says research
The gender gap is closing between men and women church attendees, and this is because women are leaving the church, according to a study.
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Bishop urges authorities to punish Muslim attackers of 70-year-old Christian woman in Egypt
A Coptic bishop called on the authorities to fully enforce the law against the group of Muslims who attacked and humiliated the 70-year-old Christian woman over a spreading rumor about her son.
Mark Driscoll identifies three types of Christians Jesus might reject
In a recent blog post, Trinity Church pastor Mark Driscoll mentioned three types of people that Jesus might reject when they come to face Him one day.
China activists detained after meeting to pray for Tiananmen Square victims
Four activists were detained by Beijing police on May 31 after holding a secret meeting to pray for those who died during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.
Bones unearthed in Japan confirmed to belong to martyred Italian priest
The skeletal remains found buried in Japan most likely belong to a martyred Italian priest who went to the country at a time when it was closed to Christianity.
Church of England clergy crisis: Retirements exceed ordinations
The Church of England is facing a shortage of clery as more priests are retiring and lesser priests are being ordained.
ACLU leader resigns when daughters were left 'visibly frightened' by presence of transgender in bathroom
A leader of the American Civil Liberties Union resigned from her post after she saw how her daughters became "visibly frightened" when a group of teen-aged men entered the women's bathroom.
California proposes criminalizing undercover video recording at abortion facilities
A proposed bill in California will prohibit any person from secretly recording videos of medical staff at abortion facilities.
Pastor's credentials suspended after officiating same-sex marriage ceremony
The Executive Board of the Mennonite Church has suspended the credentials of a pastor for officiating the wedding of two women.
Billy Graham: 'The days of Noah' are returning
Famous evangelist Billy Graham warned that the "days of Noah," which signifies the judgment of God, are coming to Earth.
Franklin Graham criticizes Muslim proposal to allow men to beat their wives 'lightly'
Evangelist Franklin Graham condemned a proposed Islamic law in Pakistan that will give husbands legal right to "lightly beat" their wives.
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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.