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Christians praying for Jewish community after deadly synagogue attack in Manchester

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   Christians are praying for the Jewish community in the UK after a deadly attack on a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. At least two people are dead after the car […]

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Iranian court upholds sentences for 5 Christians facing a combined 40 years in prison

BY  :  CP Staff   An appeals court in Tehran has upheld the prison sentences of five Christians charged with “propaganda” for engaging in religious activities, a watchdog group reports. The five —  Hessamuddin Mohammad Junaidi, Abolfazl Ahmadzadeh-Khajani, Morteza Faghanpour-Saasi and two others who have […]

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Anti-conversion laws intensify attacks on Christians in India

BY  :  Staff Writer  Christian Today   Church leaders in the Indian state of Rajasthan have said that a proposed anti-conversion law has already lead to increased violence from Hindu nationalists groups. Anti-conversion laws are in place in a number of Indian states, and while […]

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North Korea is once again world’s worst persecutor of Christians

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BY  : Staff writer   Christian Today   Open Doors has released its World Watch List 2024 detailing the 50 countries where Christians suffer the most for their faith, and North Korea ranks number one for the 22nd time in 23 years. Open Doors was especially […]

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Scientific Breakthrough Validates Biblical Events in 2 Kings 12

BY   : Michael Foust  ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor  A team of researchers from four Israeli universities say they have validated an often-disputed event in the biblical book of 2 Kings using a new scientific method they call a “breakthrough.” The biblical event, as described in 2 Kings […]

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Street Preachers’ Charter in development to prevent more arrests

BY  : Staff writer   Religion News Service   A new charter is being developed after a number of high profile arrests and prosecutions involving street preachers. The Christian Institute is drawing up the ‘Street Preachers’ Charter’ in the hopes of reaching “an agreed understanding between […]

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Dozens of Black churches receive total of $4 million for historic preservation

BY  :  Adelle M. Banks  Religion News Service   This year’s grants, which range from $50,000 to $200,000, will allow congregations to address issues such as mold contamination, demolition, water filtration and deferred maintenance. Clockwise from top left: Shiloh Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. St. […]

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Dr. King’s Daughter Inspires ‘It Starts with Me’ in Exclusive Interview

BY :   Maina Mwaura  ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor Dr. Bernice King, daughter of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, is a woman on a mission to spread her father’s message. “It all starts with me” is the common phrase King uses this time of year. As […]

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Finnish state prosecutor to appeal Christian politician’s ‘not guilty’ verdict

BY  : Staff writer   Christian Today   A protracted court battle is not over for a Finnish MP and bishop after the country’s state prosecutor announced it would appeal a recent ‘not guilty’ verdict. Charges were brought against Päivi Räsänen, former Minister of the Interior, and […]

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In Iowa and beyond, evangelical Christian voters follow their party more than their faith

BY  :  Bob Smietana  Religion News Service   An evangelical kingmaker in Iowa warned that Donald Trump’s campaign is doomed and is backing Ron DeSantis in the upcoming caucuses. Still, Trump seems poised for an easy win in Iowa and beyond. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, […]

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Kentucky Teen Copies TikTok Trend to Start a Prayer Wall at School

BY  :    Milton Quintanilla  Contributor for ChristianHeadlines.com   One Kentucky high schooler started a TikTok trend by creating a prayer wall to encourage herself and other students. Our school, along with the middle school, has struggled with suicide,” Sophy Jones, who attends Whitley County […]

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Christian teaching assistant wins £7,000 payout over sacking for street preaching

BY : Staff writer  Christian Today   A Christian teaching assistant who was sacked after street preaching has won a £7,000 settlement. Andy Nix, 65, was sacked without notice by Temple Moor High School in Leeds after he took part in street preaching in the […]

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The SBC will sell insurance, retirement to women pastors — if they aren’t Southern Baptists

BY  : Bob Smietana Religion News Service   In 2004, Southern Baptists voted to allow their insurance and retirement agency to work with other churches. The latest denomination to sign up is the Global Methodist Church, made up of former United Methodists. D. Hance Dilbeck […]

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