Stephen Hawking Says He Would Consider Assited Suicide If He Had 'Nothing More to Contribute'
Renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking recently said that he would consider assisted suicide if he had \"nothing more to contribute.\"
U.S. Official Says 10K Islamic State Militants Killed During U.S. Airstrikes
A U.S. official announced this week that over 10,000 Islamic State fighters have been killed since the U.S. launched its airstrike campaign against the terror group in Syria and Iraq nine months ago.
Iraqi Officials Claim Islamic State Kidnapped 500 Boys to Become Suicide Bombers
The Islamic State terror group has reportedly kidnapped over 500 Iraqi boys to be trained as suicide bombers, Iraqi government officials announced this week.
Canadian Creationist Maintains Beliefs After Finding Fish Fossils
A Canadian creationist has stated that he still believes in the creationist theory of the earth's age after finding fish fossils in his hometown of Calgary.
Report: Assyrian Christian Fighter Beheads Islamic State Militant As Revenge
A Syrian watchdog group has reported this week that a member of a Christian militant group in the Middle East has reportedly beheaded a jihadist as retribution for attacks on Christians in the region.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Mosque Attack That Killed 4
Four people were killed Friday morning when the Islamic State carried out a suicide bombing attack on a Shi\'ite mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia during morning prayers.
Schoolgirls Who Joined Islamic State Contact Parents in U.K., Have No Intention of Returning Home
Three young girls who were lured to join the Islamic State in Syria earlier this year have reportedly made contact with their families in the United Kingdom.
Christian Jeweler in Canada Harassed for Posting Sign About Traditional Marriage in Storefront
A Christian jeweler in Canada has reportedly claimed that he has been harassed by LGBT activists for posting a sign regarding traditional marriage in his store, located in Newfoundland.
Death Toll for India Heat Wave Tops 1,100
The death toll for India's current heat wave topped 1,100 on Wednesday as thousands of residents in the country's southern states continue to suffer from heat stroke and worse in daily temperatures that reach 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
Death Toll Rises to Over 750 in Massive India Heat Wave
Officials in India announced this week that 750 people have died in the past five weeks from an unrelenting heat wave that has taken its toll on the country's southern states.
Obama Says U.S. Not Losing Fight to Islamic State, But Warns of 'Multi-Year' Campaign
U.S. President Barack Obama recently spoke out regarding progress made in defeating the terrorist group the Islamic State, saying that although the U.S. is winning the fight against the terror group, there have been setbacks and Americans should expect the U.S.-led fight against the Islamic State ...
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Senators Press Trump to Confront Xi Over Detained Pastors, Religious Minorities
A bipartisan group of 10 U.S. senators called on President Donald Trump to raise China’s persecution of Christian pastors and other religious minorities during his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington this week. Led by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Tim Kaine, D-Va., the lawmakers thanked Trump for diplomatic pressure they said helped secure the July 3 release of Beijing Zion Church founder Ezra Jin after 266 days in detention.
Asbury Seminary to Exit Federal Loan Program Over Debt, Religious Autonomy Concerns
Asbury Theological Seminary plans to leave the federal student loan program and stop processing Title IV loans beginning in May 2027. Title IV governs federal student aid under the Higher Education Act. The Kentucky seminary said the move reflects a desire to reduce student debt and concerns that a future administration hostile to its beliefs could use federal funding as leverage against the school.
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.