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China releases Early Rain house church member after 12 days in jail
China's Early Rain Covenant Church says one of its members, who was arrested in a raid during a recent worship service and suffered while in detention due to his medical condition, has been released on bail and had a celebratory dinner with his family.
China shuts down historic house church for refusing to join state-controlled movement
Authorities in China "liquidated" a historic house church in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, as part of a crackdown on churches that refuse to join the state-controlled Three-Self Church, rights advocates said.
Do Christians who commit suicide go to Heaven? Christian apologists answer
Two Christian apologists have offered their thoughts on whether Christians who die by suicide go to Heaven or Hell when they die.
Hillsong overhauls board in wake of scandals
A string of scandals have prompted big changes at Hillsong.
Shia LaBeouf says he was suicidal before conversion to Catholicism
The actor is gearing up for the Sept. 9 release of his latest film, "Padre Pio," where he stars in the role of the beloved Franciscan Capuchin friar.
Are you really listening?
Do we really listen? Or are we just hearing?
Would you wear something offensive to God?
When we look at our life, can we say, "I am truly walking in a manner worthy of the Lord?" or are we making too many compromises?
Most Evangelical churches don't let women serve as senior pastors but allow them to lead Bible study: poll
A new poll suggests that most Evangelical pastors serve in churches that don't allow women to serve as senior pastors but are open to letting females serve in other leadership roles.
Hillsong giving and attendance fell in 2021
Hillsong Church Australia, the flagship branch for the global Hillsong Church brand, suffered significant drops in both giving and church attendance in 2021 as the Covid-19 pandemic marched into its second year and a series of sex and financial scandals enveloped the church network in the United States and Australia.
Patriarch Kirill cancels Kazakhstan trip and chance to meet with Pope Francis
For the second time this year, an in-person meeting between the two global religious leaders has fallen apart.
Pakistani Christians accused of blasphemy released on bail
The accused include Raja Warris, a lay leader in the Anglican Church of Pakistan.
Aretha Franklin and her enduring love of gospel
Although Aretha's life was complicated, full of highs and extreme lows, sadness and despair, achievements, and accomplishments, Aretha sincerely believed in God, and many gospel songs comforted her throughout her life.
Parents urged to reassure their children on GCSE results today
The Spurgeons charity is urging parents to help their children deal with anxiety and pressure on GCSE results day today.
An interfaith discussion on the role of religion in mental health
Academics and religious leaders address the role of faith and community in managing mental health issues in young people and society as a whole.
UN General Assembly moves closer to adopting resolution declaring abortion a 'human right'
Delegates at the United Nations General Assembly are finalizing negotiations on a resolution that would require all U.N. agencies to declare abortion a human right, reportedly due to pressure from the European Union and the Biden administration.
Terrorists kill Christian lawyer, kidnap nuns in Nigeria
Islamic terrorists in southern Nigeria kidnapped four nuns on August 21, three days after suspected Fulani herdsmen shot a Christian attorney to death in the country's northwest, sources said.