Lebanese Baptists have reason to be proud. This month, two senior members of their community, Mona Khauli and Nabil Costa, were recognized for their faith-based work on behalf of their nation.
Pope gets an electrifying World Youth Day welcome and urges fighting for economic justice, climate
Hundreds of thousands of flag-waving young people from around the globe gave Pope Francis a raucous welcome to the World Youth Day festival in Portugal’s capital Thursday, in a sign of youthful support for the 86-year-old pontiff and his calls for inclusivity…
A feud between a patriarch and a militia leader adds to the woes of Iraqi Christians
Iraqi Christians have struggled since the Nineveh plains, their historic homeland of rolling hills dotted with wheat and barley fields, were wrested back from Islamic State extremists six years ago.
Why Christians need to support diversity professionals, not demonize them
In the past few months, a debate has broken out among economists, politicians and even faith leaders about the value of pursuing diversity in corporate America, with some commentators calling corporate diversity, equity and inclusion efforts “ungodly” or based on…
For many Pittsburgh Jews, Robert Bowers deserves the death penalty
On Thursday (Aug. 3), one day after a jury unanimously decided that Robert Bowers should face the death penalty for gunning down 11 people in a Pittsburgh synagogue, a U.S. district judge formally sentenced Bowers to die for the worst…
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Surprises LA Ministry With Visit And Donations
Hollywood superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his wife recently surprised a California pastor by visiting his church-run ministry to give hope, kindness and necessary items to an expectant mother.
Florida ‘Effectively’ Bans AP Psychology Course Over Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Content
Florida has “effectively banned” Advanced Placement Psychology classes from being taught in the state, the College Board said in a statement.
For many Pittsburgh Jews, Robert Bowers deserves the death penalty
On Thursday (Aug. 3), one day after a jury unanimously decided that Robert Bowers should face the death penalty for gunning down 11 people in a Pittsburgh synagogue, a U.S. district judge formally sentenced Bowers to die for the worst…
Russian patriarch reminds Africans of advantages in following Kremlin’s lead
Meeting with African leaders late last month, Russian Patriarch Kirill boasted of the continued expansion of the Russian Orthodox Church in their countries, paralleling the strategy of the leaders’ host, Russian President Vladimir Putin, to expand Kremlin influence across the…
In Muslim-majority Indonesia, Islamic preacher under fire over unorthodox views
Indonesian police have brought blasphemy and hate speech charges against the head of a controversial Islamic boarding school, following public uproar over its teachings, including unorthodox treatment of women and use of Hebrew.
Guam joins Oklahoma in approving government-funded religious charter schools after legislature overrides governor’s veto
When the legislature of Guam passed a bill to allow religious schools to become publicly funded charter schools, Gov. Lou Leon Guererro did the right thing: she vetoed it.
Died: Former NAE President Arthur Gay, Who Introduced Reagan’s ‘Evil Empire’ Speech
Arthur Gay, an evangelical leader who oversaw the National Association of Evangelicals when President Reagan gave his historic “evil empire” speech, has died at the age of 86.