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Islamic extremists killed over 22K in Africa over the past year, study finds

BY  :  Christian Daily International   Militant Islamist groups have expanded their presence in Africa and more than doubled fatalities linked to violent activities in specific regions on the continent, according to a study by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS). In the year ending June […]

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India: state government revokes Scheduled Caste certificates for converts to Christianity

BY   :  Obianuju Mbah   Christian Today   A controversy has erupted in the India state of Maharashtra following Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ announcement that individuals who convert to Christianity will no longer be eligible for Scheduled Caste (SC) certificates. This measure is also extended to […]

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Christian teacher sacked over Facebook posts takes legal action

BY  :   Staff Writer Christian Today   A Christian teacher sacked over Facebook posts that were described as ‘Islamophobic’ has launched legal action. In one of the posts, made privately to his Facebook friends, Simon Pearson, 56, defended police actions in a violent incident at […]

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Ouster of Saddleback and Fern Creek from SBC over women pastors is affirmed

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BY   :  Adelle M. Banks, Bob Smietana Religion News Service Saddleback, whose case was argued by founding pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren, had been ousted for naming a woman to its pastoral team. The Rev. Linda Barnes Popham speaks at the Southern Baptist Convention annual […]

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Michael Catt, Pastor and ‘Godfather’ of Christian Movies, Dies: He Was a ‘Powerful Prophet’

BY   :  Michael Foust   ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor  Michael Catt, whose church helped launch the modern Christian movie era and whose ministry impacted millions, has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 70. Sherwood Church is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Michael […]

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Nottingham churches open for prayer and reflection after killing rampage

BY   : Staff writer Christian Today Churches in Nottingham have opened their doors after a tragic knife and van rampage in the city on Tuesday morning left three people dead. Two of the three victims were students at Nottingham Trent University and both aged 19. […]

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Black or white? Christian minister redefines racial and ethnic identity in a mixed world

BY   :  Kathryn Post Religion News Service   In his new book, ‘Mixed,’ Eli Bonilla Jr. urges readers to avoid approaching ‘soul-deep complexity with skin-deep conversations.’ “Mixed: Embracing Complexity by Uncovering Your God-Led Identity” and author Eli Bonilla Jr. (RNS) — For as long as […]

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Pastor Greg Laurie Announces Jesus Revolution Baptism at Pirates Cove Beach

BY :  Milton Quintanilla  Contributor for ChristianHeadlines.com  California megachurch pastor and Harvest Crusades founder Greg Laurie plans to hold a church-wide baptism next month at the historic Pirates Cove beach. Pirates Cove, located in Corona Del Mar, CA, is the exact location where Laurie was […]

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Pope Francis remains in hospital

BY  : Stephanie Velez  Christian Today Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from hernia surgery in hospital. The Pope, 86, underwent surgery last Wednesday to repair the hernia and remove painful internal scarring from past surgeries.   He remained in hospital on Sunday and refrained […]

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How Pat Robertson made white evangelicals Republican

BY  :  Mark Silk  Religion News Service It all began with his 1988 campaign for the Republican presidential nomination .  Pat Robertson speaks at the Florida Economics Club in 1986, the year he announced he would seek the Republican nomination for president. (RNS) — After […]

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Church Leaders Pay Tribute to Pat Robertson: ‘He’ll Indeed Be Missed’

BY   :  Milton Quintanilla  Contributor for ChristianHeadlines.com   Church leaders are responding to the passing of televangelist and Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) founder Pat Robertson, who died on Thursday at 93.   As Christian Headlines previously reported, Robertson died on June 8 in his home […]

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Absent fathers, collapse in marriage major reasons why Christianity is declining in US: study

BY   : Nicole Alcindor   Christian Today (CP) A new study on faith and relationships suggests that absent fathers and collapsed marriages might be two of the best explanations for why Christianity is declining in the United States. The Nationwide Study on Faith and Relationships, research recently […]

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Pat Robertson, Trailblazing TV Pastor, Dies at 93: He ‘Dedicated His Life to Spreading the Gospel’

BY  :  Michael Foust | ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor CBN, with headquarters in Virginia, was the first Christian television network in the United States when it launched in 1960 when Robertson said he had only $70 to his name. Today, it is seen in 200 nations and heard in […]

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