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Oregon Gunman Singled Out Christians During Rampage
A gunman singled out Christians, telling them they would see God in “one second,” during a rampage at an Oregon college Thursday that left at least nine innocent people dead and several more wounded authorities said.
Wife of Imprisoned Pastor: I Wish Pope Had Called Out Iran
Naghmeh Abedini, wife of American Christian pastor Saeed Abedini, told Newsmax TV she was disappointed Pope Francis didn’t specifically call out Iran on Thursday when he talked about religious persecution.
Ohio Factory Worker Fired For Recommending Faith-Based Film to Lesbian Co-Worker
Producers of the recently-released faith-based film Audacity were contacted last week by Chris Routson of Middletown, Ohio, who wanted to share with them his story of recommending the film to two lesbian co-workers and subsequently being fired after 13 years as a well-regarded employee.
Christian Film “War Room” Surpasses Expectations, Takes Second At Box Office
8-31-2015 – Straight Outta Compton was the big winner at the box office for the third straight week, but not far behind, the indie Christian picture War Room took the weekend’s second spot. The fourth big release by Alex and Stephen Kendrick (makers of Courageous, Facing the Giants, and Fireproof) is grabbing headlines Monday for its stunning $11.3 million performance. The film was produced off a modest $3 million budget, which is a considerably larger sum than the duo is used to working with. While the strong weekend has already made War Room a financial success, the film’s limited showing demonstrates an enthusiasm for faith-based projects, and a number of […]
Armed Pastor Stops Criminal From Burglarizing Church
The pastor of a northeast Oklahoma City church shot at a man Wednesday after the man burglarized the church, Oklahoma City police said.
Christian Man In Maine Murdered By Muslim ‘Refugees’
A judge on Monday unsealed the court documents of a grisly murder of a Christian man, allegedly at the hands of three Muslim immigrants in Portland, Maine. Akoa’s blood-splattered Bible was found lying next to his head.
‘How Great Thou Art’ gets Mississippi high school band pulled from halftime
A Mississippi high school band was banned from taking the field at halftime during Friday night’s season-opening game after district officials learned of a planned performance of “How Great Thou Art.”
Want ‘Sustained Happiness’? Get Religion, Study Suggests
A new study suggests that joining a religious group could do more for someone’s “sustained happiness” than other forms of social participation, such as volunteering, playing sports or taking a class.
Why Is the World Turning a Blind Eye to the ‘Eradication’ of Christians in the Middle East?
Christianity is being “wiped out” of its region of birth, said Cato Institute foreign policy expert Doug Bandow Tuesday during a Family Research Council discussion on the increase in Christian persecution in the Middle East and Africa, and he offered reasons why the international community has done little to save those ancient Christian communities.
Pastor Shoots Intruder at Texas Church
A would-be burglar messed with the wrong church and pastor Tuesday. Baytown police say the man kicked in the door of the Church of New Beginnings early and attempted to rob it.
Jewish Man Saved From the Holocaust Is Now on a Mission to Rescue Over 2,000 Christians Fleeing ISIS
A Jewish Barron in Britain, who was rescued by Christians from his homeland of Austria during the Holocaust in 1938, says he has a favor to repay.
Mississippi School District Fined Over $7,500 for ‘Proselytizing Christianity’ After Minister Prays at Event
A U.S. Federal District Court has fined Mississippi’s third largest public school district $7,500 after a minister opened up a districtwide honors assembly with a prayer invocation.
Pastor’s Wife Shares ‘Excruciating Pain’ in Letter to Husband Imprisoned in Iran, Marking 11th Wedding Anniversary
The wife of imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini sent a letter to her husband on the day of their 11th wedding anniversary, describing the “excruciating pain” she’s in without him while he’s being held inside an Iranian prison because of his Christian faith.
A Texas Minister Set Himself On Fire And Died To ‘Inspire’ Justice
One Monday in June, 79-year-old Charles Moore, a retired United Methodist minister, drove to Grand Saline, Tex., his childhood home town some 70 miles east of Dallas. He pulled into a strip mall parking lot, knelt down on a small piece of foam and doused himself with gasoline.
Then, witnesses said, he set himself on fire.
Millionaire Gay Couple Is Suing To Force A Church To Hold Their Wedding
Many thought it would come to this. A wealthy gay couple has decided to launch a lawsuit to force their church to perform their wedding.