Number of atheists in Russia drops by 13 percent in 3 years
The number of Russians who identify as atheists has dropped by half in just three years, according to a recent study.
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Trump's faith advisors discussed ban on transgender service members at White House meeting
Evangelical Christian leaders who informally advise President Donald Trump briefly discussed the issue of banning transgender individuals from serving in the military during a meeting at the White House earlier this month.
Texas Senate passes bathroom bill despite objections from businesses, law enforcement
The Texas Senate passed a legislation that would restrict public restroom access for transgender people despite objections from business owners and law enforcement.
Trump picks Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback as religious freedom ambassador
The White House has announced that President Donald Trump will nominate Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback as America's next ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom.
State Department lawyers remove references to ISIS 'genocide' of Christians from official documents
Top lawyers at the U.S. State Department are reportedly removing the word "genocide" from official documents and speeches to describe the Islamic State's persecution of Christians, Yazidis and other ethnic minorities in Iraq and Syria.
Most white evangelicals don't view Islam as part of American society, Pew survey reveals
Two-thirds of white evangelicals do not view Islam as part of mainstream American society, according to a new study conducted by Pew Research Center.
Texas Senate advances five pro-life measures in special session
The Texas Senate has advanced five pro-life measures in a late-night vote during a special legislative session called by Gov. Greg Abbott last month.
Military policy on transgender service members will remain unchanged, says top general
A top military official has stated that there will be no changes to the current policy on transgender service members until President Donald Trump issues guidance to the Pentagon.
Missouri governor passes bill requiring annual inspections on abortion clinics
Missouri Governor Eric Greitens has passed a wide-ranging pro-life measure that includes a provision that requires abortion clinics to be inspected annually.
Arkansas man faces felony charge for destroying Ten Commandments Monument
An Arkansas man is now facing a felony charge for destroying a Ten Commandments Monument that was installed on the grounds of the Capitol building last month.
Al-Shabaab kills 7 Christians in door-to-door raids in Kenya
The Somali-based militant group al-Shabaab has reportedly killed seven Christians during door-to-door raids in Kenya earlier this month.
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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.