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Jim Bakker to pay $156,000 over Covid-19 claims
Controversial televangelist Jim Bakker is to pay $156,000 in restitution over claims on his TV show about a product for Covid-19.
Documentary series to probe Hillsong and Carl Lentz scandal
A new documentary will be taking a closer look at Hillsong in the wake of the Carl Lentz scandal that led to a major overhaul across the Australia-based Church.
It would be wrong to deny communion to Biden
The actions of the US bishops in so determinedly targeting this man, in further undermining the magisterial credibility of their self-damaged Church, at a time when the world needs the teachings of Jesus Christ more than ever, are deeply regrettable.
US bishops back plans that may curb communion for Biden
US bishops have moved closer to imposing restrictions on communion for Catholic public figures who support abortion.
Christian baker discriminated against transgender woman, court rules
A Christian baker violated Colorado's anti-discrimination law when he refused to bake a pink and blue cake for a transgender woman, a court has ruled.
JD Greear tells Southern Baptists not to be like Pharisees
Outgoing Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear made the comments in an address to 15,000 Southern Baptists meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jerry Falwell Jr wants Liberty University to drop $40m lawsuit
Disgraced former president and chancellor of Liberty University, Jerry Falwell Jr., wants leaders of the evangelical institution founded by his father to stop apparently trying to ruin his reputation and publicly shame him after resigning in the wake of an explosive sex scandal last summer.
'Real-life Jonah' survives being caught in whale's mouth
A lobster diver found himself trapped in the mouth of a humpback whale in an account that has echoes of the biblical story of Jonah.
Tim Keller says cancer outlook is 'extremely encouraging'
Tim Keller has more good news to share in his fight against pancreatic cancer.
John Smyth's son suspended from US church leadership
The son of John Smyth has been suspended by a US church because of questions surrounding what he knew about the abuse perpetrated by his late father.
Oxford professor sued by Museum of the Bible over papyrus fragments
The Museum of the Bible has launched a £5m lawsuit against a former Oxford classics professor over the sale of biblical papyrus fragments that are alleged to have been stolen.
YouTube axes Eric Metaxas' radio show over 'misinformation'
The radio show channel of evangelical commentator Eric Metaxas has been removed from YouTube for supposedly posting Covid-19 "misinformation".
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," 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
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
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.