-
Oregon County Ends Contract with Stericycle Upon Finding Aborted Babies Burned for Electricity
Officials in an Oregon county have announced the cancellation of the city's contracts with Stericycle, a waste company which reportedly included aborted babies in its waste. The fetuses were in turn used to generate electricity at a local power plant.
-
Liberty University Defends Decision to Allow Glenn Beck to Give Mormon 'Sermon' at Convocation
Glenn Beck's commencement speech delivered at Liberty University last month offended many due to its promotion of Mormon theology. Liberty University is defending its decision to allow Beck to speak, saying the school wants to present a variety of viewpoints to students.
-
'Grace Is Unfair': Bestselling Author Philip Yancey Discusses Forgiveness, Grace, and Christian Love
In an interview with Focus on the Family, bestselling Christian author Philip Yancey discusses why the Church should reach out to those in need and show the grace of God to even the most unlovable of humans.
-
Study: Prayer Positively, Dramatically Changes Brain Structure; A 'Physical Workout' for Brain
A new study conducted by Christian scientist Dr. Andrew Newberg discovered that prayer is a "physical workout" for the brain, reversing memory loss and even re-shaping the brain of those who meditate or pray daily.
-
Federal Judge Throws Pennsylvania's Gay-Marriage Ban 'Into Ash Heap of History'
Pastors and families in Pennsylvania expressed their disappointment at a federal judge declaring the state's ban on gay marriage unconstitutional.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
