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WA State Agency Grants, Then Revokes Religious Exemptions for COVID-19 Vaccine

At least 11 people who had been granted a religious exemption from a Washington state agency had those exemptions revoked, leaving the state workers mere days to get the COVID-19 vaccine in order to avoid losing their jobs. 

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’: The Controversial Musical Phenomenon Turns 50

On October 12, 1971, “Jesus Christ Superstar” opened on Broadway. The critics weren’t thrilled. But thanks to a $1,000,000 advance sale and the attention of religious protesters, the show was already a phenomenon. This month, the show celebrates its 50 anniversary.

Donald Trump: ‘Nobody Has Done More’ For Christianity, Evangelicals, or Religion Itself

In recent interview on the VICTORY channel's Flashpoint, former president Donald Trump claimed that nobody has done more for Christianity, Evangelicals, or religion itself than him.

Probe: Catholic Church in France Had 3,000 Child Abusers

An independent commission examining sex abuse within the Roman Catholic Church in France believes 3,000 child abusers—two-thirds of them priests—have worked in the church over the past 70 years.

Wyoming Librarians Under Fire for Books About Sex, LGBTQ

Books about sex, LGBTQ issues and how to have a baby have public library employees in a deeply conservative Wyoming city facing possible prosecution.

SBC Seminary President Al Mohler To EC: ‘The Only Way Forward Is The Way of Truth’

On Wednesday, Dr. Al Mohler released a statement telling the SBC's Executive Committee, "All SBC entities should respect and fully support the work of the Sexual Abuse Task Force."

Some SBC EC Members Say They Were Not Consulted About New EC Statement

Several members of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee (EC) are upset that an EC “spokesperson” published an official committee statement Thursday, Sept. 30, without consulting them. 

Pat Robertson Steps Down After 55 Years as Daily Host of The 700 Club

Televangelist Pat Robertson has announced that he is stepping down as daily host of Christian Broadcasting Network’s The 700 Club. Robertson founded CBN in 1960 and is the founding host of The 700 Club, which began airing in 1966.

Rachael Denhollander: Why the SBC EC Is Reluctant to Give Up Attorney-Client Privilege

The SBC's Executive Committee has been deadlocked about whether to waive attorney-client privilege ahead of a third-party independent investigation, a debate attorney and survivor advocate Rachael Denhollander says is common for “institutions in crisis.”

Hillsong’s Brian Houston Reflects on ‘God’s Mighty Weapons’ Days Before Scheduled Hearing

Hillsong Church's Senior Global Pastor Brian Houston posted a video to his Instagram reflecting on God's mighty weapons against the devil's strongholds. The post comes days before he is scheduled to appear in court for allegedly covering up his father's sexual abuse.

Another Former Pastor Returns to Adult Entertainment

Crystal DiGregorio was a famous porn star who found Jesus, left the industry, married a pastor, and planted a church. Six years later, she's returning to her adult entertainment career as a Christian.

Judge: Street preachers’ $500K bond ‘grossly unreasonable’

Two Mississippi street preachers who were convicted of misdemeanor simple assault for calling a woman a “Jezebel” and waving a Bible in a man's face were released from jail Wednesday after a judge found they were being held under “grossly unreasonable” bond.

UPDATE: Canadian Pastor Artur Pawlowski Compares Arrest To Soviet Tyranny

Polish-Canadian pastor and street evangelist Artur Pawlowski discussed his recent arrest for contempt of court with Laura Ingraham on Fox News, comparing it to Soviet tyranny.

Baltimore Argues Catholic Group’s Rally Could Bring Violence

A conservative Catholic media outlet seeking to stage a rally during a U.S. bishops' meeting in Baltimore claims city officials canceled the event because of its religious message. The city says the gathering threatens public safety, claiming the fringe group cheered on U.S. Capitol rioters in January.

Amid Ongoing Criticism, Mark Driscoll Takes Aim at Critical Race Theory

Mark Driscoll, pastor of The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, and subject of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast, is taking aim at critical theory with a new book and other resources that he promises will offend “woke” people.

Starting Today, Anti-Vaxxers Are Not Welcome on YouTube

YouTube says it will remove the video channels of some well-known anti-vaxxers. So far, the site says it has removed more than 133,000 videos that violate its COVID-19 vaccine policies.

Is the SBC ‘Sinking Its Own Ship’? — Christian Twitter Stunned After Exec Committee Meeting

After a five-hour meeting Tuesday during which tempers frayed, members of the SBC Executive Committee once more put off waiving attorney-client privilege.

Derek Carr’s Post-Game Interview Is One Every Christian Should Listen To

In a post-game interview, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr says "self-glory" is fleeting and that glorifying God is all that matters in life.

John Piper Denounces Sexual Role-Playing, Calls It ‘The Way of the Fool’

In a recent episode of his Ask Pastor John podcast, pastor and theologian John Piper weighed in on whether it is permissible for married couples to engage in sexual role-playing. 

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Says the Unvaccinated Aren’t Listening to God

This past Sunday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the COVID-19 vaccine is "from God" and that unvaccinated people "aren't following what God wants" at Brooklyn's Christian Cultural Center.

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

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