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George Tiller Murderer Sentenced to Life, Blames Courts
The man who murdered prominent abortionist George Tiller said Thursday that the decision to do so was the “most agonizing and most stressful” he’s ever had to make.
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Battle Over Gay Marriage Reaches Federal Court
Advocates from both sides of the gay marriage debate began assembling outside a federal court in San Francisco Monday morning as they awaited the start of a highly anticipated trial that seeks to determine whether gay marriage is a constitutional right and, in effect, whether the decision of the majority to define marriage as the union between a man and a woman violates that right.
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Ex-Lesbian Christian Faces Deadline to Turn Over Child to Former Partner
A Christian woman in Virginia must turn over her daughter to her former lesbian partner in Vermont before 1 p.m. Friday or face possible arrest.
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New Study Highlights Importance of Spiritual Support for Terminally Ill
Terminally ill cancer patients who receive spiritual support from their medical team are, on average, found to be in a better state of being near death than those who don’t, according to a recently published study.
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Former Miss Calif. Carrie Prejean Countersued
The organization that directs the Miss California USA pageant is countersuing former beauty queen Carrie Prejean over the breast augmentation surgery it had helped to fund prior to this year’s Miss USA pageant.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
