Christian college requires students to take military science course to encourage patriotism
A private Christian college in Missouri is requiring all freshmen to take a military science course in an attempt to encourage patriotism among students.
Historic church relocates memorial plaques to George Washington, Robert E. Lee
A Virginia church where George Washington once worshipped has decided to relocate the plaques honoring the first American president and Confederate General Robert E. Lee because the memorials can be seen as an "obstacle to identity as a welcoming church."
Trump administration seeks Supreme Court's permission to argue on behalf of Christian baker in gay wedding cake case
President Donald Trump's administration has asked permission from the U.S. Supreme Court to argue in favor of Colorado baker Jack Phillips, who is awaiting hearing on a case over his refusal to bake a same-sex wedding cake.
People who attend church regularly are more likely to donate to charities, study finds
A new study has found that people who go to church regularly are more likely to donate to religious institutions and those who attend services more often are more likely to give generously.
'Comfortable' Christianity contributing to growth of interest in Occult, Astrology among Millennials, pastors say
As millennials are increasingly turning away from organized religion and becoming more interested in the occult and astrology, some pastors have surmised that the trend is being fueled by unbelief and comfortable Christianity.
Kentucky judge resigns following controversy over his refusal to handle same-sex adoption cases
A Kentucky judge has resigned after a state panel filed ethics charges against him over his refusal to handle adoption cases involving gay parents.
Lawmaker claims to have 'smoking gun' email proving Obama DOJ blocked conservative groups from settlement funds
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) claims to have obtained an internal email that proves the Obama Justice Department had blocked conservative-leaning organizations from receiving settlement payouts while awarding money to liberal groups.
Mike Pence announces plan to aid Middle East Christians directly instead of relying on UN
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has announced plans to provide direct aid to persecuted Christians in the Middle East instead of relying on the United Nations.
Iowa Supreme Court suspends enforcement of law requiring 3-day waiting period before abortion
The Iowa Supreme Court has temporarily blocked part of a new law that requires pregnant women to wait three days before undergoing an abortion.
US Catholic church releases English-language version of exorcism book
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has released the first official English-language translation of an exorcism book that was previously available only in Latin.
Sex offenders can go to church even with children present, appeals court rules
The Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled that people who are considered sex offenders can attend church services, even if there are children present.
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Sight & Sound’s ‘David’ showcases a king's sincere heart to pursue God
LANCASTER, Pa. — Four years in the making, the production “David” opened at Sight & Sound Theatres this year and explores the journey of an unassuming shepherd boy who became a king.
Presbyterian Church in America votes to leave National Association of Evangelicals
The Presbyterian Church in America has voted to leave the National Association of Evangelicals due to the ...
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.
Over 50 killed in 'vile and satanic' attack at Nigerian church on Pentecost Sunday
Gunmen suspected to be Islamic Fulani herdsmen barged into a Catholic Church in southwestern Nigeria, opened fire and detonated explosives while the congregation was celebrating Mass on Pentecost Sunday, killing at least 50 worshipers, including women and children. It's feared that some Christians were also abducted after the attack.
Leah Sharibu held captive over 1,500 days in Nigeria, but family advocates haven't lost hope
For more than 1,500 days, Nigerian Christian teenager Leah Sharibu has been held captive by the Boko Haram terrorist group as Christians continue to be the target of attacks in the West African nation.