Death Toll in Tunisia Museum Attack Rises to 23
The death toll in Tunisia rose to 23 Thursday after a group of gunmen reportedly shot at tourists in the North African country\'s capital as they exited tour buses to visit a popular museum.
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U.S. Presbyterian Church Votes to Approve Same-Sex Marriage Amendment
The United States Presbyterian Church voted this week to approve an amendment that would change the definition of marriage to include same-sex marriage in their church\'s constitution.
Gunmen Open Fire in Tunisia, Killing at Least 20 Tourists
Gunmen reportedly stormed a museum in Tunisia's capital on Wednesday, killing at least 20.
U.S. Air Force Vet Accused of Attempting to Join Islamic State
A U.S. Air Force veteran was indicted this week on charges that he allegedly tried to join the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria.
Missouri's Lt. Governor Says Justice Dept. More Racist Than St. Louis Area
Missouri\'s lieutenant governor has spoken out regarding a recent Justice Department report that notes racial bias in the police department and local court system of Ferguson, a suburb of St. Louis.
Tim Tebow Practices with Philadelphia Eagles
Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow reportedly joined the Philadelphia Eagles for a workout this week, although the team is reportedly not planning on signing Tebow for the 2015 season.
Christians in India Protest Recent Rape of 75-Year-Old Nun
Christians in India are reportedly demanding that the country\'s government do more to protect their religion following a recent attack on a Christian school in West Bengal that included the rape of a 75-year-old nun.
Suspect Arrested, Charged in Shooting of Two Ferguson Police
Ferguson police have arrested a suspect they believe to be responsible for shooting of two police officers during a protest in the Missouri suburb last week.
Pa. Man Charged in Pastor's Death Says He 'Kills Demons'
A Pennsylvania man has been charged with first degree murder after he allegedly strangled a Maryland pastor to death, claiming the victim was possessed by demons.
Creflo Dollar Plane Request Sparks Controversy; Asks Followers to Donate Money for $65M Ministry Plane
Well-known televangelist Creflo Dollar has reportedly asked followers to donate hundreds of thousands of dollars so he may purchase a $65 million airplane for his ministry.
Australia Working to Confirm Suicide Bombing Death of Teen Recruited by Islamic State
The Australian government is investigating the alleged suicide bombing death of a teen recruited by the Islamic State who also had plans to carry out terrorist attacks at multiple sites in Melbourne.
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Iran Faces UN Scrutiny Over Confiscation of Historic Protestant Church
Two United Nations experts have called on Iran to explain the confiscation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Tehran and the eviction of Christian families from the property. Reports emerged in July that Iranian authorities had seized the church, described as the country’s oldest Protestant congregation, and removed Christian residents living on the site.
Trump Highlights Global Christian Persecution at UN, Warns Iran of “Annihilation” Without Deal
President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to draw attention to the persecution of Christians worldwide, criticizing the U.N. Human Rights Council for giving the issue little attention while condemning some of the world’s most repressive governments. “Christians are being persecuted all over the world; it's not even believable. I never thought I'd say it, but it's been happening for a long time.”
Baptist pastor, other Christians killed in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani militia attacks in one county in Plateau state, Nigeria over the weekend killed at least eight Christians, including a Baptist pastor and a church employee on their way to church services on Sunday (Sept. 20), sources said.
Hidden garden found beneath Jerusalem church matches gospel account of Jesus’ tomb
Excavations beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem have revealed an ancient garden and burial landscape that archaeologists say is consistent with the description of Jesus’ burial site in the Gospel of John.
Lambeth Palace Revokes Award to Muslim Cleric After Bin Laden Comments Resurface
The Church of England has withdrawn an interfaith award from a Pakistani Muslim cleric after past comments praising Osama bin Laden resurfaced. Lambeth Palace announced Thursday that it had rescinded the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation presented to Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sept. 11.