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Franklin Graham, Russell Moore Praise President Obama for Signing Religious Freedom Bill
Evangelist Franklin Graham has applauded President Barack Obama for approving the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act, a bill that should strengthen the United States' effort to combat persecution of Christians around the world.
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Lena Dunham Under Fire from Pro-Life Groups After Saying 'I Wish I'd Gotten Abortion'
Actress Lena Dunham has come under fire from pro-life groups after saying she wished she'd gotten an abortion to "remove the stigma" surrounding the procedure.
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Heidi Montag Pratt: Worshiping Beauty a 'Scheme of the Devil', Urges Girls, 'Delight Yourself in the Lord'
Six years after undergoing extensive plastic surgery, Heidi Montag Pratt has urged young girls not to follow her example, emphasizing that worshiping outer beauty is a "scheme" of the devil and the "opposite" of what God wants for His children.
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German school in Istanbul, Turkey 'Bans Christmas' - in Santa Claus' Hometown
According to the BBC, Istanbul Lisesi, a high school that has existed for more than a century, has 35 German teachers, funded by the German government. Last week, the teachers received an email from the National Ministry of Education reading, "According to a decision by the Turkish authorities, from now on nothing is to be taught or celebrated about Christmas and the Christian festival in the classroom."
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Christian Group Slams National Geographic for Featuring 9 Y/O Transgender Child on Magazine Cover
Conservative group American Family Association has criticized National Geographic after the magazine announced it will feature a 9-year-old transgender child on its January cover.
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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.
