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Asiana Airlines Plane Crash Hearing Investigates Pilot, Emergency Response Team
A hearing has commenced for the Asiana Airlines Flight 214 plane crash that occurred in July, injuring over 200 people and killing three young Chinese girls. Investigators are focusing not only on the aircraft and the pilots involved, but also the emergency response team that ran over one of the teenagers who was believed to have survived the plane crash initially.
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Priests for Life Oppose Obamacare Contraceptive Mandate
Priests for Life, a Catholic organization against abortion and euthanasia, went to federal court Monday to defend their right to oppose restrictions on religious freedom which they believe the Health and Human Services (HHS) birth-control mandate of the Affordable Care Act imposes.
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Jimmy Needham's Beef with Santa
Christian artist Jimmy Needham recently posted a blog about his beef with Santa Claus for promoting a works-based gospel.
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Pope Francis, Billy Graham Pay Tribute to Nelson Mandela
The Billy Graham Evangelical Association and Pope Francis paid tribute to Nelson Mandela for his faithful pursuit of peace and racial reconciliation, in light of his recent passing.
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Glenn Beck Interviews Mark Driscoll: The Age of Intolerance
Radio host Glenn Beck interviewed Mark Driscoll about the drastic change in American society's view of tolerance, especially in regard to the church. Driscoll, who pastors Mars Hill Church in Seattle, is passionate about reaching the un-churched, whose main qualm with Christianity tends to be its "lack of tolerance."
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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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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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Evangelist Stephen Tong urges prayer and perseverance for China’s persecuted church
Renowned Chinese evangelist Rev. Stephen Tong recently issued a heartfelt message to the persecuted church in China, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith amid suffering and to face trials with patience and courage.
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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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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
