Christian Lay Leader Arrested on Blasphemy Charges in Pakistan
A 25-year-old Christian is in police custody in Lahore, Pakistan, and is charged with blasphemy for sharing a social media post that was critical of Islam.
First Christian Arrested Under New ‘Anti-Conversion’ Law in U.P., India
A Korean Christian and three nationals of India are in jail in Uttar Pradesh state, accused of fraudulent conversion attempts while distributing food and other aid to people in need.
Ronnie Floyd Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Months of ‘being careful’
The president of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), Ronnie Floyd shared the news he has COVID-19 in an email sent to followers on Wednesday.
How the Shofar Emerged as a Weapon of Spiritual Warfare for Some Evangelicals
Over the past few decades, the Jewish ritual of shofar blowing has been overtaken by some evangelicals who have come to regard the shofar as a weapon of spiritual warfare.
‘Awoman’ Critics Have Proven One Point of His Prayer, Says Cleaver
After ending his opening prayer before Congress Sunday with the phrase, “Amen and awoman," Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) has pushed back on his critics.
Evangelical Leaders React to ‘unAmerican’ Capitol Riot
Evangelical leaders, both those who supported President Donald Trump in his bid for reelection and those who did not reacted to yesterday's Capitol riot.
Violence at the Capitol Overshadows Jericho March’s Agenda
A Trump rally turned violent when some supporters scaled the Capitol building and clashed with police inside. The event overshadowed the Jericho March which also took place today.
Ravi Is Not Like King David, Says Former RZIM Leader
One reaction we must not have to the Ravi Zacharias scandal, say Christian leaders, is to downplay what Zacharias did.
4 Year Prison Sentence for Christian Journalist Who Dared to Report Wuhan Outbreak
Independent journalist and Christian Zhang Zhan traveled to Wuhan, China in the early days of the coronavirus outbreak to report on the conditions there. She's now been sentenced to prison for what the CCP calls "picking quarrels and provoking trouble.”
Abortion, Not COVID-19, Named Leading Cause of Death in 2020 With Nearly 43 Million...
Despite the overwhelming number of deaths that 2020 brought us through the coronavirus pandemic, abortion was once again named the leading cause of death last year.
Hillsong Dallas Pastors Step Down to ‘Get Healthy,’ Focus on New Season
Reed Bogard, pastor of Hillsong Dallas, has announced that he and his wife, Jess, are stepping down as pastors in order to pursue health and to transition into a new season in their lives.
Fallout Begins After Report on Ravi Zacharias’ Abuses
A recent report by a private firm in Atlanta revealed that "significant, credible" evidence exists implicating the late apologist Ravi Zacharias of sexual misconduct. Although the full report is forthcoming, organizations like broadcasters and book sellers are already pulling Zacharias' content.
Dozens of Chinese Authorities Interrupt Bible Study, Detain Pastor, 5 Members
The pastor of a house church in Taiyuan city in China and five female church members were arrested after authorities raided a Bible study on Dec. 30.
‘Amen’ and ‘Awoman’: Congressman, Ordained Minister Goes Overboard With Inclusive Prayer
Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), who is an ordained United Methodist pastor, opened the 117 Congress with prayer on Sunday.
Pastor Killed, 2 Hurt in Shooting at Texas Church
The pastor of Starrville Methodist Church in Winona, Texas was killed Sunday morning when he confronted a man running from local authorities.
Report: World Vision Unwittingly Funded Org. With Ties to Terrorism Using U.S. Grant Money
In 2013-2014, World Vision paid ISRA for services rendered as a part of its Blue Nile Recovery Program in Sudan. However, ISRA is on the U.S. government's sanction list.
Who Was Thomas Becket and Why Is President Trump Honoring Him?
To mark the 850th anniversary of the murder of St. Thomas Becket, President Trump issued a proclamation this week honoring the 12th-century martyr and calling for an end to faith-based persecution.
Students Plead With Liberty U to Cut Ties With Falkirk Center
A new petition from a group calling itself Liberty United Against Falkirk is calling for Liberty University to shut down the Falkirk Center, a conservative political think tank at the evangelical Christian school in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Sean Feucht is ‘Waging Biological Warfare’ Through Homeless Outreach Events, Activists Say
The founder of the faith community known as The Row, or “The Church Without Walls,” in Skid Row is among the organizers taking part in a car blockade attempting to keep Sean Feucht from holding his #letusworship outreach in the community.
A Tale of Two Pastors: How John MacArthur and Rick Warren Led Through 2020
Pastor Rick Warren believes adhering to social distancing guidelines, however strict they may be, is a way to love your neighbor. On the other hand, Pastor John MacArthur believes standing up for the rights of the church to gather in person is equally as important.
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