Christian News

How Putin’s Invasion Became a Holy War for Russia

Two days before he launched an invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined the ideological justification for it. His motivations had more than a little to do with religion.

Across Europe, Ukrainian Exiles Pray for Peace Back Home

Across Europe, Ukrainian worshippers gathered for church services on Sunday to pray for peace in their war-torn country.

Scholars, Activists Brief Lawmakers on Role of Christian Nationalism at Insurrection

Members of the Congressional Freethought Caucus met with a group of scholars and activists on Thursday evening (March 17) to review a new report detailing the role Christian nationalism played in the riot that took place at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Woman Who Set Fire to Church, Synagogue Was ‘Worshiping Santería and Witchcraft,’ Says Former Friend

Kimorah Parker has been arrested in connection with two fires that were set at a church and a synagogue in New Britain, Conn. the evening of Friday, March 11. Former friends of Parker's have suggested her actions were related to her pursuit of witchcraft and demonic rituals.

Vladimir Putin Quotes the Bible During Pro-Russia Rally in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin quoted Scripture Friday in a speech where he emphasized that the “special military operation” in Ukraine is an effort to “save people from genocide.”

Brian Houston’s 2022 Sabbatical Result of Disciplinary Action for Inappropriate Behavior Toward Two Women, Alcohol Use

In January, Houston announced he would step aside as pastor to focus on charges brought against him. A statement released by the Hillsong Global Board on Friday has now revealed that there was more to the story.

Alleged US Anglican Abuse Victims Break With ACNAtoo and Support Bishop

At least four self-identified survivors of abuse by Mark Rivera, a former Anglican Church of North America lay minister, spoke out against ACNAtoo, the anti-abuse advocacy group that has advanced charges against Rivera since last year.