UNC excavation crew in Galilee region of Israel uncover first known depictions of biblical heroines
An excavation team in Israel has discovered the first known depiction of two biblical heroines from the Old Testament.
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By Nov. 15, the world’s population is projected to reach 8 billion, and by 2023, India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country, according to a new report from the United Nations.
Single, non-religious young adults are most unhappy Americans post-COVID-19: report
Young adults under 35 who are single and non-religious report the highest levels of unhappiness since the COVID-19 pandemic began and since 1972, when the General Social Survey began measuring levels of happiness among Americans, a new analysis from the Institute of Family Studies suggests.
South African Satanic Church co-founder steps down after experiencing the love of Christ
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Share of self-identified Christians hits new low in Australia amid rise of the 'nones': Census
Australia's 2021 Census reveals that the percentage of people identifying as Christian has dipped below 50% for the first time, a drop of 17 percentage points over the last 10 years. At the same time, the number of people who describe themselves as "non-religious" has risen.
Archaeology discovery: Medieval Christian prayer beads found on Holy Island
Archaeologists recently uncovered Christian prayer beads dating from the eighth to ninth century on an ancient island in the United Kingdom known as "Holy Island," and say the discovery will give an insight into how people in medieval Britain lived and expressed their faith.
Secular intolerance of Christians' views is leading to self-censorship, report warns
Secular intolerance has a “chilling effect” on Christians who are having to practice “various forms of self-censorship” as they're finding it difficult to express their faith freely in society, according to a new report detailing accounts from four countries.
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Leah Sharibu held captive over 1,500 days in Nigeria, but family advocates haven't lost hope
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Anglican priest warns ‘skies are darkening for religious freedom in Hong Kong’
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UNC excavation crew in Galilee region of Israel uncover first known depictions of biblical heroines
An excavation team in Israel has discovered the first known depiction of two biblical heroines from the Old Testament.
Franklin Graham asks Putin and Zelenskyy for a Holy Week ceasefire amid Ukraine invasion
As more than 1,300 civilians have been killed in Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, evangelist Franklin Graham is urging Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to agree on a ceasefire during the 10 days of Easter observances.
Pastor, 3 others killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria: reports
Suspected Fulani herdsmen shot to death four people, including a pastor and two women in two separate attacks in Benue State on Tuesday, according to Nigerian media reports.
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