Author of 'The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven' Recants Story
The author of "The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven" has reportedly recanted his book in a letter to Christian publishers, saying he made the story up to get attention.
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Obama, Cameron Pledge Anti-Terrorism Campaign at Joint Press Conference
Following a meeting on anti-terror strategies on Friday, President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron announced their joint plan to tackle domestic extremism.
Oklahoma to Resume Executions After 9-Month Hiatus
The state of Oklahoma has announced its decision to resume executions following a botched attempt in April that gained national criticism.
Fla. Sheriff's Office Returns 'In Dog We Trust' Floor Mats
A local sheriff\'s department in Florida has been forced to send back new rugs after it noticed a typo that read \"In Dog We Trust\" on the city\'s official seal, instead of the state's motto of "In God We Trust."
Israeli Newspaper Edits Angela Merkel From Paris March Photo
An Israeli newspaper is gaining international attention after it published a photo of the recent unity march in Paris, but edited out prominent female world leaders from the photo, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
France Arrests 54 For Defending Terror After Charlie Hebdo Attack
In a new effort to curb terrorism, France announced this week that it had arrested 54 people for defending terrorism, either by making hateful comments or glorifying extremism.
Duck Commander Sued By Kentucky-Based Iced Tea Company
The Robertson family brand Duck Commander is reportedly being sued by a Kentucky-based iced tea company that claims the family business did not do enough to sponsor their brand.
Calif. School Investigating Teacher's 'Bible Cookies' in Class
A high school teacher in California is reportedly being investigated after being accused of promoting Christianity in the classroom and handing out \"Bible cookies\" to students.
New Islamic State Video Purportedly Shows Boy Executing 2 'Spies'
The Islamic State terror group has released a video that allegedly shows a boy shooting and killing two Russian \"spies.\"
Martin Luther King's Children In Court Battle Over Bible, Nobel Peace Prize
Relatives of Martin Luther King Jr. appeared in court Monday to continue their ongoing legal battle over personal effects of the well-known civil rights leader, including his Nobel Peace Prize and his personal Bible.
White House: U.S. Should Have Sent 'Higher Profile' Official to Paris March
The White House spoke out regarding criticism for not attending a Paris unity march over the weekend, with an Obama administration spokesperson admitting the U.S. should have sent s government official with a \"higher profile\" to represent the U.S.
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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.
Trump Highlights Global Christian Persecution at UN, Warns Iran of “Annihilation” Without Deal
President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to draw attention to the persecution of Christians worldwide, criticizing the U.N. Human Rights Council for giving the issue little attention while condemning some of the world’s most repressive governments. “Christians are being persecuted all over the world; it's not even believable. I never thought I'd say it, but it's been happening for a long time.”
Baptist pastor, other Christians killed in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani militia attacks in one county in Plateau state, Nigeria over the weekend killed at least eight Christians, including a Baptist pastor and a church employee on their way to church services on Sunday (Sept. 20), sources said.
Hidden garden found beneath Jerusalem church matches gospel account of Jesus’ tomb
Excavations beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem have revealed an ancient garden and burial landscape that archaeologists say is consistent with the description of Jesus’ burial site in the Gospel of John.
Lambeth Palace Revokes Award to Muslim Cleric After Bin Laden Comments Resurface
The Church of England has withdrawn an interfaith award from a Pakistani Muslim cleric after past comments praising Osama bin Laden resurfaced. Lambeth Palace announced Thursday that it had rescinded the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation presented to Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sept. 11.