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Demonic possession cases are 'getting darker', says exorcist
Cases of demonic possession are not only increasing in number, "as the years go by, the cases are getting darker," an exorcist has warned.
America's evangelicals are more concerned about healthcare than abortion and religious liberty - study
In the study by LifeWay Research, concerns over healthcare far outweighed abortion and religious liberty, two issues typically regarded as key battlegrounds in the US culture wars.
'It's time for the church to get serious about mental health,' says Jarrid Wilson's widow
The wife of pastor Jarrid Wilson, who committed suicide earlier this month, has pleaded with the church to work hard at becoming a place that is "a little bit safer for people".
Pastor rebukes NFL quarterback Cam Newton for being 'dressed like a woman'
North Carolina Bishop Patrick Wooden Sr., founder of the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, has rebuked Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton for "dressing like a woman" at a recent news conference wearing a headscarf, a silky blue suit, and gold shoes.
A balancing act: security vs openness at churches
How churches weigh the need for physical security against the call to be welcoming.
Episcopal bishop to go before hearing panel for refusing to allow same-sex marriage in his diocese
An Episcopal bishop in the US who was subjected to disciplinary measures for refusing to allow same-sex marriage ceremonies in his diocese has welcomed the opportunity to argue his case before a hearing panel.
Abortions fall to their lowest levels since 1973
The number of women having an abortion in the US has fallen to its lowest levels since it was decriminalised by Roe vs Wade in 1973, according to a new report.
Wheaton college students sue city of Chicago after being stopped from evangelising
Four student evangelists from Wheaton College in Illinois are suing Chicago city over a set of rules that they say are restricting their freedom of speech and religion at a popular park.
Christian artists cannot be forced to make gay wedding invitations, court rules
The Arizona Supreme Court has found in favour of two Christian artists who were facing jail time and fines for refusing to design custom wedding invitations for same-sex couples.
Remains of over 2,000 aborted babies found at former abortionist's home
Authorities in Illinois have found the preserved remains of over 2,000 aborted babies in the home of a former abortionist.
Free speech concerns for church pastors after California lawmakers pass pro-LGBT resolution
A resolution passed by the California Legislature has led to fears over the free speech rights of church pastors and other religious leaders when it comes to LGBT issues.
Pastor Jarrid Wilson's wife shares the Bible verse that's speaking to her heart after his death
Juli Wilson shared a picture of the Bible passage that she is leaning on in the wake of her husband's suicide
Pastor Jarrid Wilson suicide happened just hours after officiating funeral of Christian woman who took her own life
Pastor Jarrid Wilson asked for prayers as he got ready to officiate the funeral of a Christian woman who had earlier taken her own. Tragically, just hours later he would take his own life on Monday night.
Greg Laurie on Pastor Jarrid Wilson suicide: You will not be judged for the last thing you do before death
Pastor Greg Laurie addressed the subject of suicide among Christians, arguing that you will not be judged for the last thing you did before death, but the last thing Jesus did before His death.
Megachurch Pastor Jarrid Wilson suicide: Fellow pastor says depression struggle doesn't make you a bad Christian
Devastated by the suicide of fellow pastor and friend Jarrid Wilson, Sioux Falls Pastor Adam Weber wants to make it clear: "Admitting you're struggling with mental health doesn't make you a bad Christian."
Pastor and wife killed in head-on car crash, 3 others including grandchild injured
Reactions are still pouring in after a longtime Tennessee pastor and his wife were killed and their grandchild hospitalized after a head-on crash in East Knox County on Tuesday morning.