Kentucky House advances bill authorizing elective Bible literacy courses in public schools
The Kentucky House of Representatives advanced a bill that would allow the state's public schools to offer elective Bible literacy courses.
Trump's Inaugural pastor offers church as 'safe haven' for immigrants fearing deportation
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez Jr., who led prayers during President Donald Trump's inauguration in January, is offering a "safe haven" at his church for those who are afraid of being deported under the president's new immigration policy.
Pennsylvania judge rules against school district in transgender bathroom case
A federal judge in Pennsylvania has issued an injunction against a school district policy that prohibited three transgender students from using bathrooms and locker rooms corresponding to their gender identity.
Illinois pregnancy centers contemplate emergency injunction against law requiring abortion referrals
Attorneys representing the pregnancy centers that sued Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner over a law that requires them to refer pregnant women for abortions have said that they are willing to consider filing an emergency injunction to allow the facilities to continue providing their services.
Florida church sees rise in membership after breaking away from PCUSA
First Presbyterian Church (FPC) of Haines City has seen a considerable increase in its membership since it broke away from the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) in 2015 due to theological differences.
Homosexuality and Islam poses challenge to Christian broadcasters, says NRB president
Jerry Johnson, the president of National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), has warned that homosexuality and Islam poses a challenge to the freedom of Christians broadcasters in America.
Disney cartoon showing gay characters kissing receives backlash from conservatives
Some conservatives are not happy about the depiction of several gay characters kissing in an episode of Disney XD's "Star vs. the Forces of Evil."
Iowa Senate committee advances bill defining unborn as human beings
A Senate subcommittee in Iowa has advanced a bill that could effectively outlaw abortions by declaring that human life begins at conception.
Pentagon lays out plan to defeat ISIS within a year
The Pentagon has presented the White House with its preliminary plans to defeat the Islamic State terror group after President Donald Trump asked for a blueprint to annihilate the jihadis about a month ago.
Most white evangelicals back Trump's travel ban, says Pew poll
A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center has revealed that around three-quarters of white evangelicals approve of President Donald Trump's executive order prohibiting refugees and travel from Muslim-majority countries.
Hundreds attend opening of massive Bible exhibit at Ken Ham's Ark Encounter
More than 600 people gathered at Ken Ham's Ark Encounter in Kentucky on Friday for the opening of a massive exhibit that aims to answer difficult questions about the Bible.
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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.