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Atheist Group Slams Georgia High School Coach for Quoting Scripture, Praying on Football Field
An atheist group in Georgia has threatened to sue a local highschool after discovering that coaches at the school pray with football players before games and quote Bible verses in team documents.
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Pastor Paul Tripp Slams Mars Hill Church Leadership, Says 'It Can Never Work Well'
Popular Christian author and pastor Paul Tripp recently slammed the leadership style of Mars Hill church, saying it "can never work well" as it is not effective in helping pastor Mark Driscoll with spiritual accountability and direction.
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'Black Jesus' TV Show 'Violently Offends' Christians; Pro-Family Groups Demand Retraction, Public Apology
A new Adult Swim show called "Black Jesus" depicts Christ in a blasphemous light, offending several Christian and pro-family groups, who have called for the show's cancellation and a boycott of the show's advertisers.
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Catholic 'Knights' Fundraising $1 Million to Provide Relief for Persecuted Christians in Iraq
The Knights of Columbus, the world's largest fraternal organization, has pledged $500,000 and will match an additional $500,000 towards humanitarian efforts to help Christians persecuted in Iraq. Currently, thousands of Iraqis are displaced and in need of food, shelter, and other basic comforts.
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'19 Kids and Counting' Update: Duggars Family Go On Mission Trip, Josh Duggars Talks Politics
The Duggar family's busy lifestyle continues, as several members of the family recently went on a two week mission trip to Honduras. In the meantime, Josh Duggar encourages Christians in the political realm to be courageous and stand up for their beliefs.
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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.
