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Originally published in World Watch Monitor Fresh large-scale fighting in the disputed territory between Iraq and its Kurdish region could further drain the region of Christians – only months after the military defeat of Islamic State persuaded some to return to their homes, experts have warned. Small numbers of Iraqi […]
Originally published in Christian Today A woman will take over as lead pastor of the evangelical megachurch Willow Creek Community Church, which is based in the Chicago suburb of South Barrington, Illinois. Heather Larson, who is currently executive pastor, will step into the role of lead pastor over all Willow Creek […]
Originally published in The Christian Institute Christians who hold a biblical view of marriage are “bigots” and should be ‘crucified’, according to same-sex marriage supporters who vandalised churches in Australia. Last week, two churches in Melbourne were daubed with graffiti including a Nazi swastika. It is the latest in a […]
Originally published in CBN News Congress will continue opening sessions in prayer after a challenge to the tradition by an atheist. A federal court ruled against the lawsuit brought by Daniel Barker, co-president of the Freedom from Religion Foundation. Barker argued he was denied the opportunity to give an opening […]
Originally published by World Watch Monitor American pastor Andrew Brunson who has served a year as a prisoner in Turkey as a political hostage has conveyed thanks to those who are advocating for him and praying for him — and he has written a worship song (See at bottom of […]
Originally published in Charisma News Traditionally, October 31 is commemorated around the world as Reformation Day — the day that would change the course of Christendom forever — when Martin Luther wrote the 95 Theses in Wittenberg, Germany. Now, less than a month away from its highly anticipated grand opening […]
Originally published in Virtue Online The Anglican Diocese of Sydney has donated roughly R13.5-million to fund the campaign against same-sex marriage in Australia. The Archbishop of Sydney, Glenn Davies, confirmed on Monday his heavily conservative diocese, the largest in the country, had backed the No campaign in Australia’s forthcoming postal […]
Welby says he is unclear on whether homosexual sex is sin Originally published in The Christian Institute The Anglican church in Scotland has been disciplined for dropping the biblical definition of marriage, Justin Welby has announced. In June, The Scottish Episcopal Church stated that its understanding of marriage was no […]
Originally published in CBN News Dr Mary Neal is an orthopedic surgeon who shares her medical practice and her love for outdoor adventure with her husband Bill. In 1999 they planned an adventure that took Mary on a spiritual journey few have taken and returned to talk about. “My husband […]
Originally published in The Telegraph Christians traditionally have an uneasy relationship with Halloween, but many of them are increasingly embracing the event by holding parties designed to add a religious significance to the festival. Organisers say they are increasingly also attracting non-Christian children whose parents don’t want to let them go […]