Two recent documentary series offer distressing portraits of Christian organizations that, although unrelated, appear eerily similar.
Few worship leaders avoid Hillsong, Bethel songs — despite controversies and scandal
For the past decade, a handful of megachurches have dominated worship music, churning out hits such as “Goodness of God,” “What a Beautiful Name,” “King of Kings” and “Graves Into Gardens.”
Court sides with Amish families in case that pits septic tank rules against religious beliefs
Members of a deeply conservative Amish community in Minnesota don’t need to install septic systems to dispose of their “gray water,” the state Court of Appeals ruled Monday in a long-running religious freedom case that went all the way up to…
Anglican Church Of Uganda Nullifies Election Of New Bishop Over Infidelity
The House of Bishops of the Anglican Church of Uganda has nullified the election of the fourth bishop of Luweero Diocese in central region and canceled his consecration that had been slated for July 16 over allegations of infidelity.
Hong Kong’s newly named Roman Catholic cardinal wants reconciliation and more hope for young people
Hong Kong’s newly named Roman Catholic cardinal said Monday that he hopes for reconciliation and wants the city to give young people more hope following the economic downturn and a campaign to crush a pro-democracy movement.
Israeli government advances judicial overhaul push, spurring ‘day of disruption’ by protesters
In the face of mass protests, the Israeli government has resumed its effort to weaken the country’s judiciary, advancing a bill that would strip the Supreme Court of its ability to strike down government decisions it deems “unreasonable.”
BWA Presents 2023 Human Rights Award
Mona Khauli of Lebanon is the 2023 recipient of the Baptist World Alliance’s Denton and Janice Lotz Human Rights Award. Presented at the BWA Annual Gathering in Stavanger, Norway, on July 4, the award honors significant and effective activities to…
Christians in Pakistan risk greater persecution from blasphemy laws, while living in poverty
Two Christian Pakistani teenagers, one 18 and another 14, were arrested in their homes in Lahore in May 2023 on charges of blasphemy after a policeman claimed he heard them being disrespectful of the Prophet Muhammad.
Josh Hawley tweets fake quote about US founding, sparking allegations of Christian nationalism
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is fielding allegations of Christian nationalism this week after he tweeted out a quote falsely attributed to a Founding Father claiming the U.S. was founded “on the Gospel of Jesus Christ” and later tweeted out a…
The ‘problem’ of where ancient Jerusalem was built gets thornier
As tourism to Jerusalem rebounded from the pandemic last year, more than 2 million visitors came to see the Old City of Jerusalem’s gleaming stone walls and the attraction known as “the City of David,” and the large stone structure,…
Henry VIII’s notes in prayer book written by his sixth wife reveal musings on faith, sin and his deteriorating health – new discovery
It’s common knowledge that Henry VIII had six wives. But the cataclysmic love triangle between Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn gets all the airtime, while wives three to six are an afterthought.
Two Congregations Force LGBT Debate on Evangelical Covenant Church
The Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) has removed Awaken Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, over “policies and practices that are inconsistent with the denomination’s human sexuality guidelines.”