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.
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Chinese police sought permission to beat up Christians during church raid, says watchdog group
Police officers sought the permission of higher authorities to beat up Christians while they were conducting a raid on a house church in China's northwestern Xinjiang province, according to a report from a persecution watchdog organization.
Nicaraguan woman dies after exorcists throw her into fire to 'drive out demons'
A 25-year-old Nicaraguan woman died after a pastor and four other people stripped her naked and threw her into a bonfire during an exorcism ritual.
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.
Sudanese government fears Muslims will be led to Jesus, says pastor
A Christian pastor has claimed that the Sudanese government has been demolishing churches and imprisoning its pastors because of its concern that Muslims will turn to Jesus Christ.
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."
Jennifer Garner says she's willing to work with Donald Trump, urges Hollywood peers to engage
Liberal actress Jennifer Garner has said that she is willing to work with Donald Trump to make sure that he fulfills some of his campaign promises.
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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.