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Archbishop Defends Words on Same-Sex Marriage: No One Can ‘Update the Faith’

Glenn Davies, the Anglican Archbishop of the Diocese of Sydney, has come under fire for statements he made about same-sex unions. Many news outlets, however, chose to ignore the context of his speech.

Truett Foster, TobyMac’s Oldest Son, Dead at 21

News is breaking that Christian rapper TobyMac lost his oldest son, Truett Foster McKeehan, earlier this week. #TobyMac #TruettFoster

Barna Research Makes a Case for Millennials Being Misunderstood

Only 32% of the global respondents said they feel someone believes in them and 33%said they feel “deeply cared for by those around me." Barna Research makes a case for young adults 18-35 being “much talked at and often misunderstood.”

John Crist Has a New Comedy Special and It’s Coming to Netflix

It’s finally happened: John Crist will have his own comedy special on Netflix. The Christian comedian announced the news Tuesday on his social media channels, saying, "I can’t wait to hear what you guys think about it."

Churches Extend Practical Grace by Buying Debt

More than 70 faith-based groups have partnered with RIP Medical Debt to wipe out the debts of people in poverty. The organization was founded in 2014 by two businessmen who have a goal of eliminating $1 billion of debt by year’s end.

Pastors Arrested, Church Building Suddenly Destroyed In China

Officials demolished a Chinese Christian church in Anhui province last Friday, interrupting the members in the middle of a worship service. Authorities also detained the church’s pastors, Geng Yimin and Sun Yongyao.

‘Sad Day’ in Algeria as Officials Seal Buildings of Country’s Largest Churches

The church in Algeria is facing persecution as the government seals the buildings of churches throughout the country. Church leaders believe the action comes in retaliation to a sit-in they participated in.

Biblical Sites in Saudi Arabia Now Open for U.S. Tourists

Tourists from the U.S. will now be able to visit Saudi Arabia. Of interest to Christians are the handful of places believed to be the biblical sites of events such as Moses splitting the rock for water and receiving the Ten Commandments.