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1,000 Christians forced to sleep rough after mob violence in Pakistan
1,000 Christians forced to sleep rough after mob violence in Pakistan

A thousand Christians have fled their homes and are now sleeping rough after they were targeted by rampaging mobs.

Thousands remember Tim Keller at memorial service
Thousands remember Tim Keller at memorial service

Pastor and author Tim Keller was remembered for his deep wisdom, passion for encouraging others to grow in their faith, and for living the life of an "extraordinary servant" whose greatest love was sharing the Gospel at his memorial service on Tuesday.

Churches set on fire by mob in Pakistan
Churches set on fire by mob in Pakistan

A frenzied mob on Wednesday descended upon a Christian colony in Pakistan's Punjab province, attacking and ransacking as many as eight churches, setting them on fire and vandalizing adjoining buildings.

Brian Houston found not guilty of hiding father's sexual abuse
Brian Houston found not guilty of hiding father's sexual abuse

Sydney Magistrate Gareth Christofi ruled on Thursday that 69-year-old Houston had a valid reason for not reporting his father Frank Houston's abuse of Brett Sengstock to police in the 1970s, reported The Associated Press.

Sinistra and the historical bias against left-handedness
Sinistra and the historical bias against left-handedness

By embracing diversity and dismantling myths, we pave the way for an inclusive and understanding society that celebrates the uniqueness of every individual, irrespective of their handedness.

ACNA Bishop Stewart Ruch will face church trial
ACNA Bishop Stewart Ruch will face church trial

A 10-person board of inquiry found there was probable cause to present Ruch for trial for violating denominational bylaws.

Tribal Christians in Manipur plan mass burial for victims of violence
Tribal Christians in Manipur plan mass burial for victims of violence

A tribal group representing the Christian Kuki-Zo community in the northeast Indian state of Manipur is preparing to hold a mass burial for victims killed in the ongoing ethnic violence, a decision that has ignited fresh tensions and more violence.

NFL footballer who inspired The Blind Side movie sues family
NFL footballer who inspired The Blind Side movie sues family

A retired NFL player whose rags to riches story inspired faith-based movie The Blind Side is suing the Christian couple who took him in as a teenager.

A letter from your Father
A letter from your Father

My child, my words are true, you can trust me.

Church that escaped damage in Hawaii wildfires helps others
Church that escaped damage in Hawaii wildfires helps others

"Many of our teams are operating on little to no sleep and are doing everything we can to shine the light of Jesus to this hurting community."

Half of Gen Zers say their life was 'transformed' by the Bible's message: study
Half of Gen Zers say their life was 'transformed' by the Bible's message: study

A new report reveals that while younger generations of Americans are less religious and engaged with the Bible than their older counterparts, roughly half of them credit the Bible's message for transforming their lives.

India's Christians protest discrimination
India's Christians protest discrimination

The struggle for the rights of marginalised groups continues, symbolising a 70-year endeavour to achieve the justice, equality, and unity envisioned by the Indian Constitution.

Christians respond to devastating Hawaii fires
Christians respond to devastating Hawaii fires

"Maui has been absolutely devastated by these wildfires. Our partners in Lahaina tell us that there is very little left standing and that it looks like a war zone."

How India\'s religious violence is becoming a problem for American politicians
How India's religious violence is becoming a problem for American politicians

US politicians are under increasing pressure to account for their courtship of Indian Prime Minister Modi, the leader of a strategically important ally and the world's largest democracy.

Are white evangelical pastors at odds with their congregants? A new study says no
Are white evangelical pastors at odds with their congregants? A new study says no

A new study shows white evangelical clergy are as conservative, if not more so, as the people in their churches.

Faith-based global security ministry helped free kidnapped American nurse, daughter in Haiti
Faith-based global security ministry helped free kidnapped American nurse, daughter in Haiti

Concilium Inc., a faith-based global security company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, worked with the U.S. State Department and other American law enforcement officials to secure the release of New Hampshire nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her daughter.