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House Chaplain: Partisanship Growing Despite the Holidays
As Christmas approaches, U.S. House Chaplain Father Patrick Conroy said there is a sharp contrast between the charitable, peaceful and hopeful nature of the season and the often painfully partisan atmosphere in the Congress.
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Facebook, Google, Apple Censoring Religious Speech?
WASHINGTON – The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) group sounded the alarm Thursday about new media outlets such as Facebook, Google and Apple, which they say have written policies that violate the fundamental rules of free expression, particularly concerning religious free speech.
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Starbucks CEO to Businesses: Boycott Political Campaign Donations Until Deficit Deal Reached
Starbucks CEO and Chairman Howard Schultz's political campaign donation boycott is picking up steam after two Wall Street CEOs endorsed the pledge agreeing that bipartisan leadership is lacking in America.
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Miss USA Affirms Evolution; First Runner-Up Opposes Burning Sacred Texts
A Christian Miss Tennessee told Miss USA judges she strongly disapproves of the burning of sacred texts, including her own, during a challenging final question round that led to the crowning of Miss California, a self-professed "science geek" and believer in evolution.
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Miss USA Questions on Evolution, Nude Photos Cause Contestants to Compromise?
Pre-recorded questions about evolution in schools and nude pictures coupled with a new online voting system have some worried that this year’s Miss USA pageant queens may feel pressured to compromise their beliefs in order to win the crown.
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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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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.
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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.
