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Former nanny accuses ex-Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz of bullying and sexual abuse
Former nanny accuses ex-Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz of bullying and sexual abuse

Fired Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz has been accused of bullying and sexual abuse by a former nanny.

Only 6% of Americans have a 'biblical worldview' - Barna study
Only 6% of Americans have a 'biblical worldview' - Barna study

Only 6% of Americans have a "biblical worldview," according to research from notable evangelical pollster George Barna released as part of a new endeavor with the Christian conservative advocacy organization Family Research Council.

Teacher suspended after refusing to affirm transgender identities
Teacher suspended after refusing to affirm transgender identities

A teacher has been suspended by his elementary school for refusing to accept trans-affirming school policies that "damage" children.

In 2019, more Protestant churches closed in the US than opened
In 2019, more Protestant churches closed in the US than opened

With fewer than 50% of Americans holding formal memberships in churches in 80 years, more Protestant churches are closing than opening nationwide, and further decline appears "inevitable," new data show.

Kellog's Pride cereal encourages people to choose their pronouns
Kellog's Pride cereal encourages people to choose their pronouns

Cereal brand Kellog's has partnered with an LGBT advocacy group to create a special cereal packaged in a box encouraging people to choose their own pronouns.

Faith in numbers: Fox News is must-watch for white evangelicals, a turnoff for atheists
Faith in numbers: Fox News is must-watch for white evangelicals, a turnoff for atheists

The least likely group to watch CNN was clearly white evangelicals.

'I made serious errors,' says Ravi Zacharias' daughter
'I made serious errors,' says Ravi Zacharias' daughter

The daughter of Ravi Zacharias has apologized for not believing the victims of her late father's sexual misconduct and abuse.

Jim Elliot plaque changed to remove 'savage Indians' reference
Jim Elliot plaque changed to remove 'savage Indians' reference

A memorial plaque for celebrated missionary Jim Elliot is to be re-worded because of offensive language, Wheaton College has announced.

Nearly half of millennials 'don\'t know, don\'t care or don\'t believe' God exists
Nearly half of millennials 'don't know, don't care or don't believe' God exists

And only 16% believe they will go to Heaven after confessing their sins and accepting Jesus as their Savior.

Hillsong founder Brian Houston had concerns about Carl Lentz for 'years'
Hillsong founder Brian Houston had concerns about Carl Lentz for 'years'

"Lying" and "narcissistic behaviour" are just some of the things about Carl Lentz that concerned Hillsong founder Brian Houston.

Pro-lifers encouraged after Supreme Court agrees to hear abortion case
Pro-lifers encouraged after Supreme Court agrees to hear abortion case

The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in the case of a Mississippi law banning abortion in most circumstances before an unborn baby is viable.

Denying communion to pro-abortion Catholics like Biden could create 'discord', Vatican warns
Denying communion to pro-abortion Catholics like Biden could create 'discord', Vatican warns

The Vatican has sent a letter to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops giving advice and warnings regarding a possible move by the American leadership to deny communion to pro-abortion Catholic politicians.

US Church elects its first openly transgender bishop
US Church elects its first openly transgender bishop

A San Francisco pastor has been elected as the first openly transgender bishop in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Rick Warren's Church draws the ire of Southern Baptist Convention after ordaining 3 women
Rick Warren's Church draws the ire of Southern Baptist Convention after ordaining 3 women

Saddleback, the megachurch headed by Rick Warren, has provoked criticism from the head of the Southern Baptist Convention after it ordained three women as staff pastors.

Joe Biden criticised over prayer proclamation that omits 'God'
Joe Biden criticised over prayer proclamation that omits 'God'

American conservatives have voiced their disappointment after President Joe Biden, a Catholic, issued a National Day of Prayer proclamation this week that did not explicitly mention God.

Carl Lentz's wife attacks mean-spirited Christians
Carl Lentz's wife attacks mean-spirited Christians

Laura Lentz said she had discovered true friendships in the people who have stood by her family since the firing of her husband Carl as pastor of Hillsong NYC.