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'Goonies' Actress Martha Plimpton Sparks Controversy on Twitter After Bragging About 'Best' Abortion
September 6, 2017: Actress Martha Plimpton, best known for her role in the 1985 cult classic "The Goonies", sparked controversy on Twitter after bragging she had her "best" abortion in Seattle.
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House Church Pastor in China Defies Government Orders to Shut Down: 'I Believe in Jesus Christ. I Don't Believe in You'
September 6, 2017: A house church pastor ordered by officers in China's central Hubei province to cease her "illegal" ministry work has vowed to defy government orders, telling authorities, "I believe in Jesus Christ. I don't believe in you."
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Children as Young as 11 Could Start Irreversible Hormone Treatment to Change Gender After Court Ruling
September 6, 2017: Children as young as 11 could be permitted to start irreversible hormone treatment to change their biological sex without the permission of a court under an upcoming landmark family court case in Sydney.
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'The Stray' Movie Director Recounts Terrifying Moment He Was Struck by Lightning - And The One Word that Saved His Life
In an exclusive interview with The Gospel Herald, "The Stray" writer and director Mitch Davis recounts the terrifying moment he was struck by lightning - and the one word that saved his life.
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Book of Devotions Penned By Hillary Clinton's Pastor Plagiarized; Publisher Destroys All Copies
September 6, 2017: A planned book of devotions penned by Hillary Clinton's pastor has been cancelled after it was discovered that much of its content had been plagiarized.
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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.
