India charges two Catholic priests with attempted murder, kidnapping for ransom of bishop
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Daily prayer will continue in Canada legislature despite petition to drop it
Saskatchewan Premiere Brad Wall has said daily prayers will continue in the legislature despite calls to have it stopped.
China pastor violently murdered near North Korean border
The body of a Chinese pastor who led a church in Changbai was found Saturday, April 30.
Philippine elections 2016 news: Watchdog says campaigns the 'most terrible' yet
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Biblical explanation on human origin explains human DNA diversity and challenges evolution - research
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Tennessee law to protect counselors who refuse clients based on religious beliefs
Gov. Bill Haslam signed into law a new bill that protects counselors who choose to refuse clients because of religious convictions.
Church of Scientology faces lawsuit on forced abortion accusations from former member
A court has ruled that a lawsuit filed against the Church of Scientology on charges of forced abortion can proceed.
Ted Cruz responds to Caitlyn Jenner as transgender bathroom war escalates
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz dismissed Caitlyn Jenner's criticism regarding his take on the controversial North Carolina transgender bathroom bills.
Louisiana abortion news: House bans dismemberment abortion in new bill
The Louisiana House of Representatives passed a new bill on Thursday, April 28 prohibiting the use of dismemberment abortion in the state.
China detains pastor and family for defending house churches targeted for demolition
Authorities in Zhejiang province in China have detained a pastor, his wife and his son last week for reportedly meeting and contacting U.S. Consulate officials.
Human life begins with 'flash of light,' claim scientists
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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.