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Grammys Gay Marriage Criticized by Conservatives as ''Blatant Attack on Religious Values'
The Grammy's are known to be the biggest night in music; however, controversy arose from the 56th telecast when a series of couples were married, including same-sex couples in what seems to be a political statement by many Conservatives. The backlash followed immediately from many religions and Conservatives who viewed it as "both inappropriate for a music awards show and a blatant attack on religious values."
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NSA Collects Data Through 'Angry Birds,' Smartphone Apps
Popular apps for smartphones have become necessary for many users, but the apps may come at a costly price aside from the fee from the app store. A whistleblower has come forth with details that apps from such phones are being tapped to garner personal information for data by National Security Agency (NSA) and its British counterpart Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ).
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Noah's Ark Was 'Round-Shaped,' Records a 4,000 Year-Old Clay Tablet
The book of Genesis in the Bible tells the story of Noah and the ark he built to protect his family during God's first destruction of Earth. Now, an ancient clay tablet found in Mesopotamia reveals a new details of the ark Noah built in ancient times.
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Maryland Mall Shooting Gunman ID as 19-Year-Old Darion Marcus Aguilar; Motive Under Investigation
Authorities investigating the motives for Darion Marcus Aguilar's shooting spree at a Maryland Mall on Saturday, January 25 still remains a mystery, with no immediate evidence signaling the cause for the rampage.
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Oscar Nomination for Christian Film 'Alone Yet Not Alone' Will Stay: Academy Awards
When it was announced that the low-key, independent Christian film, "Alone, Yet Not Alone" received a nomination for the Academy Awards, it generated a great deal of shock. The shock was of great deal for many that a private investigator representing another film, that hoped to be nominated in the same category, was summoned to investigate the film's nomination.
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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.
