Mississippi religious freedom law blocked by judge hours before scheduled to take effect
The controvesial religious freedom bill, which was supposed to take effect in Mississippi on July 1, was blocked by a federal judge citing discrimination.
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Christian dating site must include gays, judge rules
The Christian dating site ChristianMingle.com should allow include gays and lesbians among its users, according to a judge's ruling.
Tim Tebow prays for dying man on plane, but is then criticized for 'getting in the way'
Former NFL star Tim Tebow prayed for a man whose pulse stopped due to heart problem while onboard a Delta Airlines flight from Atlanta to Phoenix, and now people are criticizing him for it.
Unchurched people are open to talk about faith but will not go to church, study finds
Many unchurched Americans are willing to discuss faith and religion with Christian friends but are not as open to attending a worship service with them, according to a new study.
Amazing Christian revival in South Africa, says City Harvest Church pastor Kong Hee
City Harvest Church pastor Kong Hee said he and his family were "blown away" by what they witnessed during their recent visit to Soweto in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Kevin Sorbo says Jesus would vote for Donald Trump
Actor Kevin Sorbo said Jesus would choose presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump for president if He were an American voter.
Franklin Graham on Hillary Clinton vs Donald Trump: Christians should vote for candidate they will 'at least have a voice with'
Franklin Graham, the president and CEO of the Billy Graham evangelistic association, urged Christians on Wednesday, June 27 to vote for a candidate who will give them a "voice."
Florida abortion law blocked at the last minute by federal judge
A federal judge blocked certain provisions in an abortion law in Florida late Thursday night, just a few hours before the new law was to take effect, in favor of Planned Parenthood.
No evangelism outside churches? New proposals in Russia would stop Christians sharing their faith
New law being proposed in Russia will prohibit Christians from sharing their faith to others outside of church.
Cleveland school district must grant religious groups equal access to facilities, rules federal court
A federal court has approved a Consent Order for a religious group to have equal access as non-religious groups in the use of school facilities.
End Times preparations must begin now, says John Piper
Believers should prepare for the end times and should take seriously their calling to let their lamps shine, according to John Piper.
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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.