Churches Deprived of Their Worship Buildings in Tamil Nadu, India
Churches in Tamil Nadu, India that had never experienced opposition now find Hindu extremists forcing them out of their places of worship, sources said.
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Mass arrests of Chinese megachurch members continue; some ‘violently beaten’
Nearly 50 more members, including 11 kids, of a Chinese megachurch closed down by the communist government in December were arrested at two different venues last Sunday, a watchdog group has reported.
Thousands of Christians Meet in Prayer and Worship in Orlando, Declare a New Era of Evangelism
Thousands of Christians descended on Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday to declare a new era of evangelism, praying and believing that America will turn back to Jesus Christ.
‘Epicenter of Infanticide’ Targeted as 2 Dozen Pro-Life Rallies Planned for ‘Day of Mourning’
A grassroots movement of Americans outraged by New York’s recent abortion law is turning their disgust into action. A nationwide event called ‘Day of Mourning’ is planned for Saturday, February 23rd.
Muslim who sought to kill Christian cousin embraces faith after Jesus appears in dream
An Egyptian Muslim who planned to kill his cousin for converting to Christianity has shared how he embraced the religion he once hated after Jesus delivered a powerful message to him in a dream.
Palestinians clash with police on Temple Mount amid efforts to end crisis
Dozens of Palestinians tried to force their way into the Golden Gate site on the Temple Mount on Tuesday, triggering scuffles with police officers, eyewitnesses said.
19 Palestinians arrested in fresh Temple Mount clashes
Palestinian worshipers clashed with Israeli police on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount on Tuesday, trying to force their way into an area of the flash-point holy compound that has been closed for years. Police said 19 Palestinians were arrested.
Trump to faith leaders at National Prayer Breakfast: ‘I will never let you down’
President Donald Trump started off his speech at Thursday’s National Prayer Breakfast assuring faith leaders, ‘I will never let you down … Never.’
‘Use Him for Your Kingdom’s Sake’: This Powerful Prayer Over President Trump Brought Democrats and Republicans Together
At today’s National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, event co-chairs Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) and Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) joined together in a rare moment of unity to pray over President Donald Trump.
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Case of Coach Who Prayed to Himself on Field in Front of Students
On Tuesday, the US Supreme Court refused to hear a case that threatens whether public school employees keep their First Amendment rights of freedom of speech and religion when they’re in front of students.
Patriot Prayer rally in Portland, Ore., leads to 6 arrests as groups clash
Dueling rallies in Portland, Ore., ended with members of the Patriot Prayer group and counter-demonstrators clashing on Saturday, resulting in six arrests.
Midterm Election Call to Prayer Set for Thursday, Ben Carson to Participate
The Brody File has learned that there will be a special Midterm Elections “Call to Prayer” this Thursday evening that will include Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson, Pastors Paula White and Robert Jeffress, Tony Perkins, Ralph Reed and other, ‘special guests.’ No word yet as to whether anyone from the White House will be participating.
Atheists Put an End to Police Prayer Vigils, but Fail to Stop ‘Pastors on Patrol’
A police department in Louisiana will no longer host or promote citywide monthly prayer vigils following a complaint from one of the nation’s leading atheist groups.
Portland rallies turn violent as Antifa members clash with Patriot Prayer rally, four arrested
Four people were arrested Sunday after peaceful rallies in Oregon turned violent as Antifa protesters clashed with a Patriot Prayer rally, triggering bloody fights in the streets.
Prayer Banned at Graduations, School Events After Nation’s Largest Atheist Group Complains
A school district in Massachusetts will no longer allow prayer at its school-sponsored events in order to appease one of the nation’s leading atheist groups.
Brazil’s evangelicals say far-right presidential candidate is answer to their prayers
On a visit to Israel two years ago, far-right Brazilian lawmaker Jair Bolsonaro leaned back into the River Jordan in a white robe to be baptized in the arms of a fellow congressman and evangelical pastor.
Teen Stranded at Sea for 49 Days Turns to the Bible and Prayer to Survive
A 19-year-old boy who was stranded at sea for seven weeks said, he survived by reading his bible and heeding the advice of his parents to pray.
Atheist Group Forces School Officials to Prohibit Prayer for Sick Child
A well-known atheist lobby group, the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), has convinced a Michigan high school to prohibit the prayerful activities of those supporting the sick child of a local football coach.
Kids Raised Religiously Have Better Health, New Study Finds
The Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health published a new study that found that kids and teens who are raised religiously or spiritually, tend to have better physical and mental health as they age.
Evangelicals, growing force in Brazil, to impact elections
In a Brazilian presidential election marked by uncertainties, there is little doubt about one thing: Evangelical voters will have a major impact.