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The Bible Has Been Translated Into Its 700th Language

Wycliffe Bible Translators recently announced the Bible has been translated into its 700th language. Due to the many translations happening all at once, Wycliffe reported “it is impossible” to know which specific translation marked number 700.

Barna: We’re Experiencing Another Reformation, and Not in a Good Way

A new report from Dr. George Barna has a troubling conclusion: American Christians across all major traditions are redefining biblical beliefs according to secular values.

GOP Propose Bill to Keep Pastor Tony Spell From Prosecution

Republican Louisiana lawmakers trying to chisel away at Gov. John Bel Edwards' coronavirus restrictions Wednesday sought to protect a Baton Rouge area pastor charged with violating those rules and advanced legislation that would keep emergency orders from governing churches.

A Surge of Over 100 COVID-19 Cases Linked to Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry

A recent COVID-19 spike in Northern California’s Shasta County has been partly attributed to the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, a school operated by the Pentecostal megachurch Bethel in the city of Redding.

Bishop Found Guilty for Refusing to Allow Same-Sex Weddings in Diocese

A disciplinary panel with the Episcopal Church has determined that the Rt. Rev. William Love has violated canon law and his ordination vows by refusing to allow same-sex marriages to be performed in his diocese.

LifeWay Inks Out-of-Court Agreement With Former CEO Thom Rainer

LifeWay Christian Resources, the publishing arm of the Southern Baptist Convention, announced late Tuesday (Oct. 6) that it had reached an out-of-court agreement with former President and CEO Thom Rainer.

Christian Sentenced to Death for ‘Blasphemy’ in Pakistan Acquitted

A Christian sentenced to death six years ago based on Pakistan's blasphemy laws was acquitted by a high court in Lahore on Monday, Oct. 5.

Report: Church of England Failed to Tackle Child Sex Abuse

The Church of England failed to protect children and young people from sexual predators for decades, preferring instead to safeguard its own reputation, and created a culture where abusers were able to hide, an independent report said Tuesday.