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Originally published in The Christian Post Evangelist and Samaritan’s Purse CEO Franklin Graham issued a statement Thursday morning dismissing the backlash to President Donald Trump’s since-deleted social media post depicting him as a robed, Christ-like figure with light emanating from his hands. “I do not believe President Trump would knowingly depict himself […]
Originally published in Morning Star News A 25-year-old Christian woman in Pakistan remains in critical condition after two Muslims raped her on Saturday (April 11), sources said. The survivor, of Chak No. 175-RB Shahkot in Nankana Sahib District, Punjab Province, was assaulted while working as a daily-wage laborer in a […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News The Church in Wales Governing Body has voted to make permanent provision for church blessings for couples in same-sex civil marriages and civil partnerships. The decision follows a five-year experimental period and was approved by the required two-thirds majority across bishops, clergy and laity […]
Originally published in Church Leaders Weeks after placing Ben Armstrong, its prophetic ministry director, on administrative leave, Bethel Church announced that an independent investigator will look into sexual abuse allegations made against him. In addition, the Charismatic megachurch based in Redding, California, said it will use a “third-party expert to review our governance, leadership […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News A church leader in Sudan has said more people are coming to Christ there despite ongoing violence between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces. This weeks marks three years since the civil war began, and since then, hundreds of thousands of people have […]
Originally published in CBN As Israel pauses to remember one of history’s darkest chapters, new concerns are emerging about the future. Rising antisemitism and growing global tensions are casting a shadow over Holocaust Remembrance Day. Israel’s observance of the event began yesterday with solemn ceremonies at the Yad Vashem Holocaust […]
Originally published in FaithPot A seven-year-old deaf boy had no one to talk to at school. Then his Grade 1 classmates at Campton Elementary in Campton, New Hampshire, did something beautiful to make him feel included. Most of us know how it feels to be lost in a crowd. It’s […]
Originally published in The Christian Post California has been ordered to pay $4.5 million (R73.9 million) after losing its attempt to defend a state law prohibiting school officials from informing parents about their children’s gender dysphoria. In an order published on Monday, Judge Roger Benitez of the US District Court for the […]
Originally published in Thrive News Severely injured and hunted in enemy territory, one American soldier’s declaration of faith is reminding the world where true strength is found. In the chaos of war, when survival hangs by a thread, and hope seems distant, a simple declaration of faith is capturing hearts […]
Originally published in Worthy News In a landmark victory for free speech and religious liberty, the US Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the state of Colorado cannot ban counsellors from engaging in voluntary conversations with minors seeking guidance on issues of sexuality and gender identity. In an 8–1 decision, […]