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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Takes Jab At Christians In Christmas Tweet
As the proclaimed war on Christmas takes center stage at this time each year, scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson takes to the front lines with a series of tweets meant to upset Christians. Ironically, there are also a few loopholes in Tyson's jab.
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Openly Gay Retired Priest Gene Robinson Compares LGBT Life With Jesus' Birth and Struggle
Rev. Gene Robinson has upset a few of his more conservative Christian readers with a recent article he wrote comparing lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender (LGBT) people to the oppression felt by Jesus being born poor.
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Prayer Vigil Held for Slain NYPD Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos on Christmas Day
A Christmas Day vigil was held at the site where two uniformed NYPD officers were shot and killed last week, marking a support for police that was desperately needed on this important holiday.
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Biblical Artifact Found In Israel Shows Images of Seven-Branched Menorah Referenced in Exodus
When a group of Israeli archaeologists were doing their usual pre-construction examination of the land near Mount Carmel, they unearthed a biblical artifact from Herod's Second Temple adorned with images of the menorah.
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Recent Civilian Attacks Have French Christians Worried About Celebrating Christmas
Many Europeans say that the Christmas holiday is losing its edge in recent years, but those in France suffer the worst case of Bah Humbug, citing commercialism and a recent string of attacks for the lack of Christmas spirit.
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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.
