‘Long, Complex History’ of Conversion Prayers for Jews Leads Anglican Church of Canada to Change Wording
The Anglican Church of Canada plans on rewording the language of its prayers about Jews.
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‘We’re Talking About A Common Human Right’: Government Restrictions on Religion Clamp Down Over Ten-Year Period
The Pew Research Center released its 10th annual report on freedom of religion around the world, spanning over a decade of changes between 2007 and 2017.
Christian Student in U.K. Wins Appeals Court Ruling After Declared ‘Unfit’ to Practice Social Work by University
A Christian student at the University of Sheffield in the U.K., who was dropped from his MA program for a Facebook post defending traditional marriage in 2016, won his court of appeals complaint this week following a high court decision in 2017 that originally supported the university’s decision.
Fort Worth Allows ‘In No God We Trust’ Banners to Fly Downtown, Says They’re Legal
A series of anti-God banners in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, is drawing criticism from citizens and even the mayor, but city officials say they have the legal right to be there.
Wycliffe Associates Using Technology to Make Bible Accessible for the World’s Unwritten Language Groups
Christians from hundreds of language groups have asked Wycliffe Associates for technology to make the Bible accessible in their unwritten languages.
Pensacola Cross Saved For Now, Following Supreme Court Decision on Bladensburg Cross
The case of a cross-shaped war memorial in Pensacola, Florida, will undergo review in the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals following the Supreme Court’s decision to endow with a ‘presumption of constitutionally’ any religious monument deemed to have longstanding civic value.
‘Jesus’ Welcome Sign in Texas Removed Under Suspicious Circumstances
A sign declaring ‘Jesus Welcomes You to Hawkins’ alongside Interstate 80 in Hawkins, Texas, has been taken down after a four-year legal battle between the city and the Jesus Christ Open Altar Church.
Trump May Have Accidentally Imposed ‘Bible Tax’ Through Sanctions On China, Say Christian Publishers
Representatives for major American Bible publishers met with the U.S. International Trade Commission on Tuesday and Wednesday, hoping to apprise the Trump administration of potential effects on Bible manufacture in the US-China trade war.
ISIS Bomb Plot Against Pittsburgh Church Foiled by FBI
A 21-year-old Syrian refugee from Pittsburgh was arrested on a federal complaint Wednesday, after discussions with undercover FBI officials uncovered a plot to bomb a North Pittsburgh church in the name of ISIS.
Wycliffe Associates Seeks to Begin 10 Bible Translation Projects in Nation Where Evangelism Is Not Allowed
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization involving people in the advancement of Bible translation, is ready to begin Scripture translation for 10 languages in an undisclosed nation where the government fiercely opposes Christianity and evangelism is illegal.
Thousands of Christians fill Trafalgar Square for Pentecost celebration Thy Kingdom Come
Trafalgar Square was filled with thousands of Christians from across denominations and traditions for a major Pentecost celebration at the heart of the capital today.
Pope Francis approves change to the Lord’s Prayer despite opposition: ‘It’s deeply problematic’
Despite opposition from traditionalists, Pope Francis has officially approved a change to the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:13 that replaces “lead us not into temptation” with “do not let us fall into temptation.”
Franklin Graham Issues Clarion Call to Intercession for Beleaguered Trump and America
Franklin Graham is encouraging American Christians to set aside a whole day on June 2nd to pray for President Trump.
Evangelical Clergy Meet with Bishop of Coventry to Protest ‘Unconditional Affirmation’ of Transgender People in New Baptismal Rite
A group of conservative, evangelical Church of England clergy met with the Bishop of Coventry, Dr. Christopher Cocksworth, recently, to protest updates made last December to the Anglican liturgy for baptism.
Wycliffe Associates Looking Toward Launch of 100 New Bible Translations for Millions in the Dayak People of Borneo
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization involving people in the advancement of Bible translation, intends to launch 100 new Bible translations this year among the most populous people on the island of Borneo. More than three million Dayak people on Borneo, representing 287 languages, are without the Scriptures.
Culprit in Series of Black Church Arsons Charged with Hate Crimes
Holden Matthews, the 21 year-old culprit in a series of Louisiana church arsons, was charged with three additional hate crimes Monday, in addition to the three prior counts of simple arson of a religious building with which he was charged at his arrest on April 11th.
Elizabeth Johnston Organizes ‘Solemn Assembly’ to Spur Church’s Action on Abortion
Christian Pro-Lifers met in Richmond, Virginia over the weekend for a ‘Day of Mourning,’ following passage of a late-term abortion bill in New York in January and a more recent bill proposed in Virginia.
“Citing ‘Commitment to LGBTQ Equality,’ Yale Law School Defunds Students Working for Christian-Leaning Organizations”
A decision by Yale Law School on March 25th will cut funding for certain summer fellowships to students whose employers have a narrower definition of gender identity, according to law student Aaron Haviland.
Joni Eareckson Tada Hospitalized For ‘Observation and Medical Oversight’ in Second Bout with Cancer
Joni Eareckson Tada’s ministry said prayer support would be “deeply appreciated” yesterday after the inspirational Christian sufferer was hospitalized due to complications from her second cancer diagnosis.
Christians respond after deadly cyclone tears across Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe
Christian Aid is appealing for donations as it assists communities affected by Cyclone Idai, which has killed hundreds and devastated communities across Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe.