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50 Miles from ISIS, Iraqi Christians Attend Sunday Service, Pray for Safety, Peace (Photos)
A small group of Christian men and women recently gathered at a church in Irbil to pray for safety and peace just 50 miles away from the frontline of the ISIS attacks.
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Study: Number of Muslim Children in British Cities May Eclipse Christian Children in U.K
A recent census reveals that the number of Muslim children in several British cities will soon eclipse the number of Christian children.
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Bill Maher Defends Christian Right, Calls Comparing Islam to Christianity 'Just Plain Wrong'
Comedian Bill Maher recently defended Christianity to talk show host Charlie Rose after he attempted to compare Islam to Christianity.
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Football Team Forced to Remove Crosses Honoring Slain Teammate from Helmets
An Arkansas football team was forced to remove cross decals from their helmets after an attorney said it was an illegal state endorsement of the Christian religion.
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Christian Group Vows to Fight New Jersey's Ban on Gay Sexual Orientation Conversion Therapy for Minors
A federal appeals court panel recently announced it will uphold New Jersey's law banning sexual orientation conversion therapy for gay and lesbian minors. A Christian litigation group has said it will fight the ruling until the laws are "relegated to the dustbins of history."
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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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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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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.
