2016 most Bible-minded cities in US named
The American Bible Society has revealed the most Bible-minded cities in America, with Chattanooga once again topping the list.
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United Methodist minister comes out as gay during sermon
A United Methodist Church minister from Kansas announced during her sermon last Sunday that she is gay.
Bishop Curry: Episcopal Church to continue support for gay marriage despite suspension
Bishop Michael Curry, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church has announced that the denomination of the church will not cease its support for gay marriage following its three years suspension by the Anglican Communion last week.
Wrongfully convicted man becomes pastor, turns to God
A man who was wrongfully convicted for murder has turned his life to God and is now a pastor.
Papal ticket scams surface in Mexico, Bishop warns pilgrims
The Mexican Conference of Catholic Bishops has reminded pilgrims that tickets to Pope Francis' trip are free. The warning comes after the rise of fraudulent papal ticket available online.
Satisfaction with acceptance of gays, lesbians at all time high
60% of Americans are satisfied with the acceptance of gays and lesbians in the country,a recent Gallup poll revealed.
American Missionary Killed in Burkina Faso Terrorist Attack
An American missionary was among those killed in a terrorist attack in the west African nation of Burkina Faso last Friday.
India: 85 Major Anti-Christian Attacks carried out in 2015, NGO reports
85 major anti-Christian attacks were carried out in 2015 according to a NGO based in India. The alleged persecution of Christian were from 20 states in the previous year.
Pope Visits Rome Synagogue, Calls on Catholics to Unify
Pope Francis made his first trip to a Rome Synagogue on Sunday, where he expressed his firm stand against religious violence and exhorted the Catholic people to come together.
Court Slaps $13,000 fine to Farmers who Refused Gay Wedding
A New York Appeals Court has ordered the owners of a farm to pay a fine of $13,000 for refusing to host a same-sex wedding at their property.
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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.