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Can a Christian flag fly at City Hall? The Supreme Court will have to decide
There are three flagpoles outside Boston City Hall. One flies the United States flag. Another flies the Massachusetts state flag. What can â and can't â fly from the third is an issue being taken up by the Supreme Court.
John MacArthur takes a stand against Canadian conversion therapy ban
Pastor and theologian John MacArthur is calling on pastors to preach about the "biblical view of sexual morality" on January 16 in opposition to a Canadian law banning therapy for unwanted sexual attractions and gender confusion.
Pastor's wife shot dead at Bible study in Alabama
Police have arrested and charged a 26-year-old Alabama woman with the murder of a pastor's wife after a stray bullet killed her as she attended a church Bible study.
TikTok is fuelling interest in transgenderism among young people, child advocates warn
Stephanie Davies-Arai of Transgender Trend said TikTok is "hugely influential and it's full of videos that portray medical transition as cool and edgy."
Churches' ministry to those hurt by the pandemic shows 'monumental' growth, study says
The percentage of churches reporting deaths within their membership increased from 17% in the summer to 28% in November, a new report states.
How Covid-19 has made the lives of aspiring clergy more daunting
The increasing stressors of being a pastor in a pandemic are affecting how many seminarians are thinking about their mental health and their careers.
America is becoming increasingly secular
Year after year, fewer Americans are identifying as Christian, the latest research from Pew shows.
Trump says US needs a saviour, but it's not him
Former US President Donald Trump agrees that the US is in need of a saviour, but that saviour is someone "much higher up" than him.
Nearly half of all US churches and other faith institutions help people get enough to eat
As the economy bounces back, the government will keep playing a vital role in meeting the needs of Americans. So will thousands of local congregations whose efforts and impact often go unacknowledged.
Many people believe Jesus came to earth but are less sure about why
A majority of Americans believe Jesus was born in Bethlehem and that he is the Son of God, according to a new survey from an evangelical research firm.
Christian photographer told she cannot refuse same-sex weddings
A federal judge has ruled that a New York-based Christian photographer must provide services for same-sex wedding celebrations despite holding religious objections to gay marriage.
Last of 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti are freed
The last 12 missionaries being held hostage in Haiti have now been freed.
Tim Keller making 'remarkable' progress in cancer battle
Tim Keller's health has shown "remarkable" improvement as he continues to fight stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Samaritan's Purse responds to deadly tornadoes
The evangelical humanitarian charity Samaritan's Purse has sent teams with equipment and supplies to respond to the devastation caused by deadly tornadoes that tore through six states in the South and Midwest Friday night through Saturday morning, killing dozens.
Josh Duggar convicted in child porn case
Josh Duggar has been convicted of downloading and possessing child pornography.
US Supreme Court reconsiders Roe v Wade abortion law
Mississippi is asking the justices to reverse a lower court ruling striking down the state's 15-week abortion ban in a case that could significantly chip away at Roe v Wade.