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India’s Christian community raises concerns over proposed national ban on religious conversions

BY  :  Christian Today staff writer   Christians across India have expressed serious concerns following reports that the central government is considering introducing a nationwide ban on religious conversions, similar to existing laws in several states. The proposed legislation, currently under discussion in Parliament, is […]

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Judge cancels NC county’s rejection of JD Greear’s church expansion plan

BY   :  Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter    U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina William Osteen Jr. has temporarily canceled a decision of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners to reject the request by former Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear’s The […]

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‘An atmosphere of fear’: California pastor details aftermath of the Los Angeles anti-ICE protests, clashes

BY  :  Michael Gryboski, Editor    The Paramount community of Los Angeles County, California, gained national headlines on June 7 when large protests ensued in response to a raid by immigration enforcement officials. Brian Warth, founder and lead pastor of Chapel of Change Christian Fellowship, […]

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Goldsboro-Wayne Branch NAACP Installs New Officers

BY  :  NAACP   Goldsboro, NC – The Goldsboro Wayne Branch of the NAACP is proud to announce the swearing in of its new leadership team. The swearing in by Nicholas Green, NC NAACP, District Director, held on Thursday, January 26, 2023, marked the beginning of […]

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Colorado Appeals Court Rules against Jack Phillips in Gender-Transition Cake Case

BY  :  Milton Quintanilla | Contributor for ChristianHeadlines.com Christian baker Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Colorado lost his appeal on Thursday in a case surrounding his refusal to bake a cake celebrating a gender transition. A three-judge panel of the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled against […]

Religion
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Tyre Nichols police beating video prompts faith leaders to react with grief, goals

BY  :  Adelle M. Banks Religion News Service They expressed grief and prayers for Nichols’ family, as well as called for national and state legislation. Some questioned whether the video of the police beating of Nichols should be watched. An image of Tyre Nichols and […]

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Suspected Islamic Extremists Kill 4 Christians in Sudan

BY  : Morning Star News Sudan Correspondent NAIROBI, Kenya, January 27, 2023 (Morning Star News) – A church pastor and three other Christians were killed in Sudan on Monday (Jan. 23) when suspected Islamic extremists shot them to death, an area source said. Four of the […]

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CofE same-sex blessing proposals are ‘unsustainable’, says evangelical leader

BY  :  Staff writer   Christian Today The head of the Evangelical Alliance UK has appealed to the Church of England to reaffirm its historic commitment to heterosexual marriage. In an open letter published in Christianity magazine, Gavin Calver said that he was “saddened, pained and a little […]

Religion
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U.S. Hispanic Protestant Churches See Growth in Membership, Outreach Efforts

BY  :  Milton Quintanilla | Contributor for ChristianHeadlines.com According to a new Lifeway Research survey, Hispanic congregations in the United States have seen significant growth amongst their members and in outreach efforts. “For decades, the Hispanic population in the U.S. has been growing exponentially, and it is imperative […]

Religion
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Pope Francis says ‘being homosexual is not a crime’ but still a sin

BY  :  Ryan Foley  Christian  Today (CP) Pope Francis said in an interview this week that while homosexuality is sinful, countries should not criminalize homosexual practices. In an interview with The Associated Press Tuesday, Pope Francis acknowledged that homosexuality is a “sin” while stressing the importance of […]

Religion
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National Prayer Breakfast breaks from ‘The Family’ with new organization

BY  :   Jack Jenkins, Adelle M. Banks  Religion News Service  Critics are questioning whether the change is a full departure from the past or merely cosmetic. President Joe Biden speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast,  on Capitol Hill in Washington. WASHINGTON (RNS) — The National Prayer […]

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