Oklahoma School District Cancels Bible Elective Following Atheist Complaint
An Oklahoma school district has agreed not to provide students with a Bible elective course after receiving pressure from a national atheist organization.
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U.S. and Allies Lead 17 New Airstrikes Against Islamic State
The United States and its allies have led 17 airstrikes against the Islamic State since Monday, the U.S. Central Command reports.
Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson Speaks Out: 'I Have A Clean Conscience'
Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson sat down for an exclusive interview Tuesday evening following a grand jury decision to not indict him for the shooting and death of teen Michael Brown.
Double Female Suicide Bomb Kills 45 In Nigeria
A double female suicide bomb blast killed 45 in Nigeria Tuesday in the latest attack attributed to the Boko Haram terrorism group.
Michael Brown's Mother: 'God Will Prevail'
The mother of teen Michael Brown has issued a statement in the wake of a grand jury announcement that the officer who shot him, Darren Wilson, will not receive criminal charges.
Chuck Hagel Resigns As U.S. Defense Secretary
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced his decision to step down Monday among rumors of pressure within the Obama administration regarding international issues.
Three Overnight Arrests Made In Ferguson Ahead of Grand Jury Decision
The arrests in Feguson, Missouri have begun ahead of the grand jury announcement regarding Officer Darren Wilson.
Christian University Under Fire For Hosting Bill Cosby Benefit Dinner
A Christian university in West Tennessee is standing by its decision to have embattled comedian Bill Cosby speak at an upcoming benefit dinner, despite the multiple allegations of rape against the well-known celebrity.
Obama Receives Criticism and Support for Bible Reference In Immigration Speech
During his Thursday speech announcing a new immigration policy, President Barack Obama quoted a verse from the Bible that spoke on the importance of welcoming one\'s neighbor.
Buffalo Prepares for Warm Temperatures, Melting of 7-Foot Snowfall
Residents of Buffalo, New York are reportedly fearing floods as the massive amount of snow they received this past week will begin to melt.
Queen of Jordan Calls on Arab World to Denounce Islamic State
Jordan\'s queen has issued a statement blasting the Islamic State one day after the United Nations implored Arab countries to voice their opposition to the terrorist organization.
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12 Christians Detained in Algeria After Worship Gathering as Police Seize Bibles
Algerian special forces raided a Christian worship gathering at a humanitarian shelter on Sept. 4, detaining all 12 people present on suspicion of holding an unauthorized non-Muslim religious service. Police entered the site and transferred the 12 detained Christians to the Bethioua police station.
Colorado Christian School Sees 96 Student Baptisms Through “5th Quarter” Gatherings
Nearly 100 students have been baptized during five periodic worship gatherings held at a Christian high school in Colorado after athletic competitions. Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch launched the 5th Quarter gatherings in fall 2024 and holds the student-focused worship and testimony events twice each academic year.
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.