Missouri abortion fight: House debates declaring the unborn as 'persons'
The Missouri House of representatives advanced a state constitutional amendment that would allow the unborn to be declared as persons.
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China dismisses US report accusing it of religious freedom violations, claims Chinese have 'freedom of belief'
China protested the findings of a U.S. report saying it belongs to a list of countries in which violations of religious freedom are categorized as "severe."
'Jesus Lunch' organizers hopeful after school district decides to end lease of park
The people behind "Jesus Lunch" were able to breathe a sigh of relief when officials of Middleton High School announced they will end their lease of the park where the daily lunches were held, a move that could end the disagreement between the lunch organizers and the school district.
Ancient handwriting on 2,600-year-old pottery proves the Bible is true, say researchers
A piece of pottery containing the "shopping list" of the ancient soldiers of Judah gives evidence that the Bible is true, according to researchers.
Attacks on Christians by Muslims in Nigeria are a daily reality, says bishop
The attacks of Muslims against Christians in Nigeria is a daily reality, according to Bishop Matthew Kukah who serves in the diocese of Sokoto.
DOJ says North Carolina LGBT law 'violates civil rights,' but state refuses to be bullied
The U.S. Justice Department said the North Carolina law that prohibits transgenders to use bathrooms according to their gender identity violates the Civil Rights Act.
Pakistani Christians raise protest against government's plan to demolish historic churches
Christians gathered together in front of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday to raise their voices against the demolition of four historic churches.
Seven countries should be added to religious freedom's worst offenders list, report says
A report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has named seven countries that should be added to the list of the worst offenders of religious freedom.
Missouri State University faces lawsuit from student kicked out of program over his Christian beliefs
A former student of Missouri State University filed a federal lawsuit against the school for dropping him out of a master's degree program in 2014 because of his Christian beliefs.
Muslim attackers throw homemade bombs at Christian family's home in Bangladesh
A Christian family became the target of an attack on Tuesday when attackers, believed to be Muslims, threw homemade bombs at the family's home in western Chuadanga. The attack adds to the increasing discrimination against minorities in Muslim dominated Bangladesh.
#TheBibleHasTaughtMe: Viral Twitter hashtag stirs up contradicting Biblical views
A hashtag that has recently become popular on Twitter has opened up the door to opposing perspectives about the Bible.
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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.