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…
Adidas is donating Yeezy sales to anti-hate groups. US Jews say it’s making best of bad situation
When Adidas cut ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, due to his antisemitic comments, it was left with more than a billion dollars worth of high-end Yeezy sneakers. Now, Jewish Americans are evaluating the German company’s plan to give…
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.
A chatbot willing to take on questions of all kinds – from the serious to the comical – is the latest representation of Jesus for the AI age
Jesus has been portrayed in many different ways: from a prophet who alerts his audience to the world’s imminent end to a philosopher who reflects on the nature of life.