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‘Boy Who Came Back From Heaven’ Actually Didn’t; Books Recalled
Tyndale House, a major Christian publisher, has announced that it will stop selling “The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven,” by Alex Malarkey and his father, Kevin Malarkey.
City Forced to Remove Memorial of Soldier Kneeling at a Cross After Lawsuit Claimed it was “Offensive”
Until a few days ago, a war memorial in a public park in North Carolina included a metal sculpture depicting a soldier kneeling in prayer before a cross. But city officials voted to remove the sculpture to settle a lawsuit claiming the artwork promoted Christianity.
Did Archaeologists Find Site Where Jesus Preached?
What archaeologists were surprised to find on a 20-acre parcel of land along the western side of the Sea of Galilee may have ties to Jesus.
Tax Credit Denial for Noah’s Ark-Themed Park
A religious group called “Answers in Genesis” (AIG) is threatening to sue over the Kentucky Tourism Board’s refusal to allow tax incentives for the building of a theme park inspired by the biblical story of Noah’s Ark.
Pastor Saeed Abedini Pens Moving Christmas Letter From Prison to Family, Believers: ‘These Days Are Very Cold Here’
For the third Christmas in a row, Christian American-Iranian pastor Saeed Abedini, who has been imprisoned in Iran for his faith since 2012, is missing his family. And despite being cold and threatened by inmates in prison, Abedini encouraged Christians in a moving and at times heartbreaking letter to his family from his prison cell to keep hoping in God.
Minister Has 8 Minutes to Convince Prostitutes to Quit in New Reality Show
A&E has greenlit a provocative new reality series in which a man tries to convince prostitutes to quit their jobs. EW has learned exclusively that the network has ordered eight episodes of 8 Minutes (working title), a series featuring cop-turned-pastor Kevin Brown surprising escorts in hotel rooms and offering to rescue them from a life of trading sex for cash. In each episode, Brown has eight minutes to make his case.
Does Your Insurance Provide Obamacare Abortion Coverage?
WASHINGTON — Two pro-life research groups announced Thursday on Capitol Hill that they’ve launched a new website designed to help healthcare consumers figure out which Obamacare plans include surcharges that will go directly toward funding abortions.
Pray for them: Christian persecution at ‘biblical proportions’
In recent months, stories of Christian persecution have seemed more like pages ripped from the Book of Exodus than modern-day news reports.
Billy Graham Celebrates 96th Birthday With New Film Announcement: ‘I Know I’m Going to Heaven, I’m Looking Forward to It’
Billy Graham is ringing in his 96th year with friends and family on Friday, and fellow faith leaders are sending an outpouring of well wishes to the famed evangelical preacher today.
Some College Students Approve of ‘After-Birth Abortion’… Up to Age 5
Some pro-choice students think it’s morally acceptable to kill a child after birth up to the age of five, according to a Christian group that that does pro-life counseling on college campuses.
Christian Couple Murdered and Cremated by Muslim Mob in Pakistan for Allegedly Desecrating the Quran
Christian Couple Murdered and Cremated by Muslim Mob in Pakistan for Allegedly Desecrating the Quran.
Pastors Defy IRS Rules, Endorse Candidates
Christian pastors reportedly are defying IRS rules and endorsing political candidates at an unprecedented rate.
Houston Mayor Drops Bid to Subpoena Pastors’ Sermons
Subpoenas issued to five Houston pastors demanding all sermons and correspondence dealing with homosexuality, gender identity and the city’s Equal Rights ordinance have been withdrawn, the city’s first openly lesbian mayor announced at a Wednesday press conference.
The Criminalization of Christianity is Here
Kahnh Huynh knows something about living in a society devoid of freedom of religion, speech and association.
Family of New York preemie born weighing less than 1 pound asks for prayers
Family of New York preemie born weighing less than 1 pound asks for prayers