Lebanon launches operation to drive out ISIS from two Christian villages
Lebanon has announced the launch of an operation to drive out the Islamic State terror group from two Christian villages and other areas near the Syrian border.
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Christian teenager in Pakistan faces possible death sentence for allegedly burning Quran
Pakistani authorities have arrested an 18-year-old Christian on blasphemy charges for allegedly burning pages of the Quran outside a shrine.
Spanish authorities discover terrorists' plans to bomb Barcelona church
Spanish security forces have discovered an abandoned plan to blow up a church in Barcelona during a raid on the headquarters of terrorists believed to be responsible for the van attack in Las Ramblas on Thursday.
Joshua Wong's mother reminds son to 'be courageous' like his namesake from Old Testament
Grace Ng Chau-mei, the mother of pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong, has written a letter to her son to remind him to be courageous like his namesake Joshua from the Old Testament.
Over 300 Christian ethicists release statement denouncing racism
A group consisting of more than 300 Christian theologians and ethicist has released a statement condemning racism following the clash at the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia earlier this month.
Hillsong founder reiterates support for Biblical marriage but decries treatment of homosexuals
Hillsong Church Senior Pastor Brian Houston has reiterated his support for the Biblical definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman, but he criticized Christians who are quick to condemn homosexuals.
Trump's evangelical advisers reject calls to abandon president
Members of President Donald Trump's evangelical advisory board have rejected calls to resign from the group despite criticisms from other religious figures.
Pastor's late-night comedy show draws mixed reaction from viewers
A late-night comedy talk show hosted by Pastor Jeff Durbin has drawn mixed reactions from viewers, with some praising it for its attempt to engage the culture for the gospel, and others wondering whether such a program is necessary for an already overly-entertained society.
Irish court upholds ban on same-sex marriage
The High Court in Northern Ireland has dismissed two cases challenging a law banning same-sex marriage in the region.
China decries religious freedom criticism from US State Dept.
China has decried the U.S. State Department's annual religious freedom report that criticizes the Communist government for its persecution of Christians and adherents of other religions.
Iraqi PM tells jihadists to 'surrender or die' ahead of operation to liberate Tal Afar
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has warned that Islamic State fighters must either "surrender or die" as he announced the launch of the offensive to liberate the city of Tal Afar.
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Sight & Sound’s ‘David’ showcases a king's sincere heart to pursue God
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Presbyterian Church in America votes to leave National Association of Evangelicals
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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.