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Vietnam Vet Grandfather Pulls Granddaughter Out of Tennessee School Over Mandatory Teaching of the Islamic Quran
When Pastor Herb Mays learned that his 13-year-old granddaughter was learning about the five pillars of Islam in her social studies class, he immediately pulled her out of the Westmoreland, Tennessee middle school. "It says Allah is the creator. He's the god who created us all. I don't believe Allah created the heavens and the earth, so I have a problem with this being taught to children in the school," he said.
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Indiana's Religious Freedom Bill: A Common-Sense Christian Response
Despite what many are saying, this new bill does nothing more than protect those who don't want to lose their business if they refuse to serve a customer for religious reasons. This used to be a right held by small business owners, but recent years have seen countless mom-and-pop bakeries, photographers, bridal shops, and other small businesses forced to shut down over left-wing political agendas.
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Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Pre-Order at Best Buy Comes With Free Wireless Charging Pad
Samsung's Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are now available for pre-order through U.S. carriers and the manufacturer, but Best Buy would like to sweeten the deal if you choose to pre-order through the electronic retail giant by offering an extra incentive.
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34,000 Black Churches Break Ties With Presbyterian Church USA after Same-Sex Marriage Allowance
The National Black Church Initiative has voted to break its connection with the Presbyterian Church USA following its recent approval of same-sex marriage.
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March Madness: Atheist Group Freedom From Religion Foundation Targets NCAA for Use of Christian Chaplains
As the NCAA Basketball Championships continue through March Madness into the last of the regionals this weekend, the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) is targeting five college teams for their use of chaplains.
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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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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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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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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
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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.
