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Glasgow congregation votes to leave Episcopal Church of ScotlandTuesday, June 18, 2019A congregation in Glasgow has become the latest church to quit the Episcopal Church of Scotland over its liberal interpretation of Scripture. St Silas Church, in the West End of...Vatican formally opens debate on married priests in AmazonTuesday, June 18, 2019The Vatican formally opened debate Monday on letting married men be ordained as priests in remote parts of the Amazon where priests are so few that Catholics can go weeks or...Fraud, private jets and a Lamborghini: 10 televangelists who have faced controversyTuesday, June 18, 2019In the past year, televangelists – including Kenneth Copeland, who recently went viral for an inflammatory "Inside Edition" interview, and Franklin Graham, son of legendary...Islamic Radical Ideology Sweeps Across Burkina Faso, Targeting ChristiansMonday, June 17, 2019The entire Christian population of a town in Burkina Faso was forced to flee following two attacks by radicals as the shadow of Islamism creeps across the Western African nation....Arrests of Non-Denominational Christians Continue in ‘North Korea of Africa’Monday, June 17, 2019Thirty Pentecostal Christians were arrested in the Eritrea Capital of Asmara recently, continuing a trend of government crackdowns on non-organized religion in the East African...Chinese Christians memorize Bible in prison: Gov't 'can’t take what’s hidden in your heart'Monday, June 17, 2019Chinese Christians imprisoned for their faith are memorizing Scripture passages smuggled to them on small pieces of paper because prison guards “can’t take what’s hidden in your...Atheist group gives up demand for tax on churchesMonday, June 17, 2019An atheist group that lost its battle in the courts has decided to give up its demand for churches to face new taxes that were estimated to have been in the $1 billion range. The...Wife of detained Chinese pastor freed after six monthsSunday, June 16, 2019The wife of a pastor being held in China has been freed from detention after six months. Jiang Rong, a member of Early Rain Church, was released on 10 June but her husband,...Atheists attack after football players baptizedSunday, June 16, 2019It was on social media that Graham praised the players. “Congratulations to these 18 football players and their coaches from Washington County High School in Chatom, Alabama!” he...Nigerians describe horrors of Fulani atrocitieSaturday, June 15, 2019Nigerians from predominantly Christian tribes in Nigeria visited the United States this week to share how their tribes are now “homeless” and “sleeping under the skies” after...Pope lashes out at blogging ambassadors, demands obedienceFriday, June 14, 2019Pope Francis has demanded obedience from Vatican ambassadors and reminded them of their duties before him, God and the faithful after years of scandal have tarnished the...Christians killed by suspected Fulani gunmen while on way home from church serviceFriday, June 14, 2019A number of Christians — anywhere from five to 30 — were reportedly killed by suspected radical Fulani herdsmen during social unrest stemming from the murder of a Christian man...Westminster Presbytery (PCA) Report to Investigate the Teachings of the Revoice ConferenceFriday, June 14, 2019Contrary to the picture that has been painted in our culture, true followers of Christ desire that LGBTQ+ sinners come to hear God’s word in His church. Every human needs to hear...The War to Destroy Christianity in AmericaThursday, June 13, 2019“Radicals in America today don’t have the political power to execute religious people and destroy their houses of worship,” Horowitz wrote. “Yet they openly declare their desire...Christians Flee as Islamic Terrorists Murder at Least 19 in Africa's Burkina FasoThursday, June 13, 2019At least 19 Christians were killed in an attack June 9 on the village of Arbinda in Africa's northern Burkina Faso, the AFP reports. According to Barnabus Fund sources, the...China Installs Surveillance Cameras in Churches to Monitor ChristiansWednesday, June 12, 2019China’s Orwellian-like network of surveillance cameras now includes churches. Most churches within the Protestant Three-Self Patriotic Movement in one major Chinese city,...Vatican condemns gender theory as bid to destroy natureTuesday, June 11, 2019The Vatican condemned gender theory on Monday as part of a “confused concept of freedom”, saying in a new document that the idea of gender being determined by personal feeling...Court dismisses arguments that church isn't 'religious'Monday, June 10, 2019Rejecting the argument that a church is not “religious,” a court Friday dismissed most of a lawsuit against a congregation’s plan to move into a former YMCA building. Godspeak...1,000-year-old sarcophagus opened in GermanyMonday, June 10, 2019Archaeologists have exhumed a 1,000-year-old sarcophagus in Mainz, Germany, uncovering the decomposed remains of what could be a former Archbishop who died in the 11th century....Christian school demolished in India, children seized from ministrySunday, June 09, 2019Officials in Eastern India demolished a Christian school, dormitory building and the home of its founder before seizing at least a dozen children affiliated with the ministry....Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: Boys raped by priests at 'satanic parties'Sunday, June 09, 2019Dave Sharp also described a catalogue of sexual, physical and emotional violence at St Ninian's in Falkland, Fife, between 1971 and 1975. Mr Sharp, from Glasgow, said the abuse...Billy Graham mag calls out 'lie of progressive Christianity'Sunday, June 09, 2019The mantle of “progressive Christianity” is being claimed by more and more people these days – some megachurches, some old-line denominations and even some politicians. It’s...Christian School Hit with SWAT-Style Raid, CA Demands They Allow Sexual Exploration or Be Shut DownSaturday, June 08, 2019A Christian school in California is facing a huge battle with the state. Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is representing River View Christian Academy in northern California. The...Air Force allows Sikh airman to wear turban and beard while servingSaturday, June 08, 2019The US Air Force granted a religious accommodation to a Sikh airman to allow him to wear a turban, beard and unshorn hair while serving, making him the first active duty airman to...Northeast dominates list of America’s most ‘post-Christian’ cities: Barna ReportSaturday, June 08, 2019The Northeastern part of the United States, once known as a bulwark of Puritans and other strict Christian sects, now dominates the top 10 list of the most “post-Christian”...Algeria shuts down another Christian churchSaturday, June 08, 2019Ourahmane, along with officials from the Protestant Church of Algeria (EPA), met with military officials on May 22 and were informed of an “order of execution” to close the church...Megachurch leader's arrest shocks congregationFriday, June 07, 2019García, the self-proclaimed apostle and leader of the Mexico-based church that counts 1 million followers, was arrested Tuesday in Los Angeles and charged with 26 felony counts,...Christian florist who refused to work gay wedding loses again in Washington courtFriday, June 07, 2019The Washington Supreme Court has again ruled against Christian grandma florist Barronelle Stutzman who faces the risk of crippling fines for refusing to create floral arrangements...Pope makes major change to Lord's PrayerFriday, June 07, 2019Lead us not into temptation of changing the words in the Bible. Pope Francis has officially approved changes to some of the most famous verses in Holy Scripture, including the...Study: Clergy abuse of minors rising, but fewer male victimsWednesday, June 05, 2019Abuse of minors by Roman Catholic clergy has risen while the proportion of male victims has plummeted, as fewer homosexual priests are being ordained, according to a study set for...Copeland: I can't "talk to God" flying commercialWednesday, June 05, 2019In the waning days of 2015, renowned televangelist Kenneth Copeland laid out exactly why he needs a luxury private jet to do his job: you can’t “talk to God” while riding...United Methodist regional bodies reject ‘Traditional Plan’, vow resistanceWednesday, June 05, 2019Regional bodies of The United Methodist Church are passing resolutions denouncing the denomination’s recently approved “Traditional Plan,” vowing to refuse to enforce the rules....Pope warns of divisive ideologiesMonday, June 03, 2019Pope Francis warned against any new ideological attempt to sow fear or division in society on Sunday as he paid tribute to Christians in Romania killed or persecuted under...David Platt prays for President Trump after he unexpectedly shows up at church serviceMonday, June 03, 2019President Donald Trump made a brief unannounced visit to McLean Bible Church Sunday morning where Pastor David Platt prayed for him on stage. "Oh God, we praise You as the one...Christianity is Europe’s Only HopeSunday, June 02, 2019“Europe is the faith and the faith is Europe,” observed the English writer Hilaire Belloc almost 100 years ago. Western Civilization makes no sense apart from its Christian origin...Franklin Graham: Impeaching Trump Could Spark Civil WarSunday, June 02, 2019Leading evangelist Franklin Graham has responded to critics of his “special day of prayer” on Sunday, a time when he's urged Christians worldwide to ask God to protect President...Most atheists believe in the supernatural, despite trusting scienceSaturday, June 01, 2019Belief in the supernatural is still alive and kicking, even among people who don’t believe in a god. Research on atheists and agnostics around the world has revealed that almost...Inside China’s War on ChristiansSaturday, June 01, 2019June 4, 1989, was a seminal day for China’s faithful, as the Chinese government massacred thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. The same day,...PCA Presbytery rejects Revoice ConferenceFriday, May 31, 2019A regional body of the Presbyterian Church in America is denouncing the Revoice Conference, which is a gathering of LGBT Christians who seek to adhere to biblical standards of...Armed Gunmen Kidnap 19 Christians, Kill One in Kaduna State, NigeriaThursday, May 30, 2019Suspected Fulani herdsmen stormed a church choir practice and kidnapped 17 Christians in north-central Nigeria the night of May 18, and the same night gunmen killed a Christian...Vicar quits over transgender ‘silencing’Thursday, May 30, 2019When the former vicar challenged the Church of England on its “intolerance to holding different views”, he says he was informed, “if I didn’t accept their approach, I could...FAA investigating airports for religious discrimination over Chick-fil-a bansWednesday, May 29, 2019The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating whether two airports are committing religious discrimination in their attempts to ban Chick-fil-A. In a Friday statement to...Methodist evangelicals ask for prayers as Church considers allowing gay marriageWednesday, May 29, 2019Methodist Evangelicals Together has responded with alarm to the task group's report and is calling for people to pray that the Methodist Church remains faithful to the biblical...Pope Francis Denies He Knew of U.S. Cardinal’s Sexual MisconductTuesday, May 28, 2019Pope Francis responded for the first time to an accusation that has dogged his pontificate since last year, denying that he knew about former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s history...Prosperity gospel believers are less likely to be entrepreneurs, study findsMonday, May 27, 2019The study of 1,022 working adults in the United States found that openness to change and self-enhancement values such as ambition were associated with recognizing opportunities...Ministries' economic impact up to $4.8 trillion, study saysMonday, May 27, 2019Cities and towns shouldn’t be so quick to oppose a ministry locating within their borders, contends Rev. Ben Johnson, the senior editor of the Acton Institute. It’s because the...‘Revolution’ in Poland as nation confronts priestly abuseSunday, May 26, 2019One victim spoke out, and then another, and another. A statue of a pedophile priest was toppled in Gdansk, put back by his supporters, and finally dismantled for good. A feature...5 Catholic priests charged in Michigan sex abuse investigationSunday, May 26, 2019As part of the state's investigation into sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Friday criminal sexual conduct charges against five...Vision Church of Atlanta adds psychic medium to ministerial staffSunday, May 26, 2019The Vision Church of Atlanta, Georgia, a progressive congregation, has added a psychic medium who claims to commune with the dead to their staff. Lakara Foster, who holds a...Baptist church connected to Baylor to allow ministers to perform same-sex weddingsSaturday, May 25, 2019After months of praying, leaders at the University Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, announced Sunday that they have decided to allow their ministers to perform same-sex weddings...
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