Christian Archives - Page 19 of 23
April 28th, 2017
Annie Peguero attempted to soothe her baby daughter during a church service by doing what she always does when her child cries – breastfeed her. Peguero was stunned when church officials asked her to leave the sanctuary because male worshipers "might be uncomfortable."
Christian Student Expelled After Calling Gay Marriage “Sinful”
April 27th, 2017
Sheffield University has been recognized as one of the top 100 colleges in the world, but now the college is making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
How Christians Around the World Respond to Persecution
April 26th, 2017
A group of Christian scholars decided to study how Christian communities around the world react to religious oppression, and their findings may surprise you.
Russia Bans Jehovah’s Witnesses Nationwide
April 24th, 2017
The Russian Supreme Court has just upheld a law that effectively bans Jehovah's Witnesses nationwide. The ruling classifies Jehovah’s Witnesses as an “extremist group” that is a “threat" to public security.
Alabama Megachurch Close to Creating Its Own Police Force
April 14th, 2017
In an unprecedented move, the Alabama state Senate has approved a bill that would allow a Birmingham megachurch to create its own police force. These “church cops” would have the same authority and power as regular police officers, and would be permitted to carry guns.
Lesbian Couple Takes Pulpit at Historic Baptist Church
April 13th, 2017
A Washington D.C. church has taken a big step by appointing its first lesbian couple to the congregation. Although many denominations are trending toward more tolerance, there has been no shortage of criticism.
Christian Nurse Fired for "Aggressively" Pushing Religion on Patients
April 12th, 2017
The recent firing of a Christian nurse in England has made headlines and ignited debate surrounding the role of faith in healthcare. After 15 years on the job, Sarah Kuteh was dismissed from her position for aggressively pushing her Christian faith on patients while prepping them for surgery.
"Our Favorite Prey": ISIS Killing Christians in Egypt
March 22nd, 2017
A disturbing trend of violence against Christians in Egypt has some people worried about a revival of widespread hostility along religious lines. Why are Christians being targeted?
Open Letter to Faith Communities Feeling Threatened
March 1st, 2017
To all our brothers and sisters: As members of a diverse community of faith, we have been saddened and disturbed to witness the recent uptick in threats against various houses of worship and religious centers across North America. This unprovoked hostility ai
Gay Marriage Linked to Drop in Suicide Rate
February 23rd, 2017
An astonishing 29% of LGBT teens attempted suicide in the past year, compared to just 6% of heterosexual teens. However, a new study links the legalization of gay marriage to a marked decrease in suicide attempts among this vulnerable group.
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