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…
Left Behind at the Ballot Box
For decades, the dominant evangelical perspective on the end times has been a premillennial, dispensationalist eschatology. As shown in the Left Behind series, this view says the end is nigh and the world—politics included—will grow increasingly wicked and catastrophic until the end…
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.