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Christian singer who won the Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell dies of cancer aged 31
A talented Christian singer who captured hearts across America with her faith and courage in the face of terminal cancer has died aged 31.
Credibility of pastors waning as influence of Christianity loses cultural dominance: study
Fewer than half of American adults, including non-Christians, see pastors as "very reliable" when it comes to handling spiritual matters, and the share of pastors who believe the general public sees them that way is even lower, according to newly published data from Barna Research.
Facebook restores Christian pages, saying they were 'incorrectly removed'
Facebook has now restored the pages of Christian ministries it says were "incorrectly removed" from its platform amid a purge of content that offers "services that aim to change people's sexual orientation or gender identity."
Church has lost the fear of God, says RT Kendall
Distinguished theologian and Pastor RT Kendall has taken a look at fear in a newly released book, dividing the emotion into three distinctive categories as he urges churches to stress the importance of fearing God.
Covid culture war is 'literally killing people'
Former National Institutes of Health director Francis Collins said he is "heartbroken" that more of his fellow white evangelicals have not received the COVID-19 vaccines.
Christians protest 3-day SatanCon
Christians gathered, prayed and read scriptures outside an Arizona hotel that hosted a three-day event by The Satanic Temple called "SatanCon" that included such sessions as "Raising Children in a Satanic Household" and "Abortion as a (Religious) Right."
School district apologises for assignment asking students to list preferred sexual activities
The leadership of a Connecticut school district has issued an apology after parents expressed outrage over an assignment that asked students about their likes and dislikes when it comes to sexual activity.
White Evangelicals most likely to oppose pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants: poll
White Evangelical Protestants are the only major religious group in the United States in which a majority are opposed to a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants, according to a survey by the Public Religion Research Institute.
US Air Force ordered to pay $230m over 2017 church shooting
US District Court Judge Xavier Rodriguez said that the pain and loss experienced by the families was "immeasurable".
Tim Keller defends praise of Stephen Colbert, says Christian critics should read Col. 4:5-6
Tim Keller has responded to criticism after praising "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert, claiming critics need to better understand the teaching of Colossians 4:5-6 about being "wise in the way you act toward outsiders."
Streaming online has been a boon for churches, a godsend for isolated
There's been a lot of bad news about churches in recent years. Online church has been one bright spot.
When it comes to giving, younger evangelicals have a more 'global mindset' - study
The data shows that younger evangelicals are interested in a broader scope of causes than their parents and grandparents.
SBC Executive Committee names interim president amid fallout from attorney-client privilege vote
Willie McLaurin has been selected as the interim president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee amid an investigation on how the leadership body handled sexual abuse reports.
Biden to allow trans-identified men in women's prisons, reversing Trump-era ban 'except in rare cases'
The United States Department of Justice has unveiled new guidance allowing male inmates at federal prisons to be housed with female prisoners.
Chick-fil-A owners bury open Bible in new building's foundation
Chick-fil-A, the largest fast-food restaurant chain in the United States, will soon open its second location in Marshall, Texas, where the franchise owners' buried an open Bible in the building's foundation as a reflection of their faith in God.
$50K raised for family of man fatally shot in front of 2-year-old son while sharing the Gospel
An online fundraiser has garnered nearly $50,000 for the family of a 37-year-old man who was shot to death in front of his 2-year-old son and pregnant wife while he was sharing the Gospel in Montgomery, Alabama, last weekend.