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Pastor, congregant gunned down during worship service in Nigeria

BY  :  Christian Daily International/Morning Star News   During an evening worship service on Monday, suspected Islamic extremists gunned down a Baptist pastor and another worshipper and kidnapped a woman in Katsina state, northwest Nigeria. About 15 to 20 gunmen with Fulani accents stormed Bege […]

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Police investigating more Church in Wales clergy over historic sex offences

BY  :   Staff Writer  Christian Today   A BBC investigation has revealed that two former clergymen of the Church in Wales are set to be investigated due to historical sexual abuse allegations. One of the two is the former bishop of Swansea and Brecon, Anthony Pierce. Pierce […]

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Pastor who fought off teen gunman during carjacking calls survival a ‘miracle’

BY  :  Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter   A Connecticut pastor who was caught on video tackling a teenage gunman during a carjacking in Baltimore, Maryland, in June, is thanking God for keeping him alive after the daring confrontation. “Let me be clear, I am in no way […]

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Are the culture wars changing how Christian students choose colleges?

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BY  :   Kathryn Post  Religion News Service ‘You see it’s a Christian college, and then immediately ask, what kind of Christian college is it?’ said one student. People participate in the third day of a sit-in at Seattle Pacific University, May 26, 2022, after the […]

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Jack Phillips Appeals Ruling in Gender Transition Cake Case

BY : Milton Quintanilla | Contributor for ChristianHeadlines.com Colorado baker Jack Phillips is back in court, and this time he is seeking to appeal a ruling that punished him for refusing to bake a cake celebrating a gender transition. As Christian Headlines previously reported, a Colorado district court […]

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Most teens have positive perception of Jesus, global study finds

BY :  Staff writer   Christian Today A major new study of teenagers around the world has revealed positive attitudes towards Jesus but less certainty about the difference he makes to the world and their lives personally. The survey by Barna encompassed nearly 25,000 teenagers aged 13-17, […]

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Episcopal priest the Rev. David Sibley becomes four-time ‘Jeopardy!’ champion

BY : Emily McFarlan Miller Religion News  Service ‘I’m just a nerdy trivia buff kind of guy who wanted to play ‘Jeopardy!’ all my life,’ said the Rev. David Sibley, who won nearly $80,000. “Jeopardy!” co-host Ken Jennings, left, and the Rev. David Sibley pose […]

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Loretta Lynn’s Final Message to Fans Involved a Bible Verse: Live ‘by the Truth’

BY  :  Michael Foust | ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor  The final message to fans from country music legend Loretta Lynn involved a Bible verse quoting the words of the Apostle John. As Christian Headlines previously reported, Lynn passed away in her sleep Tuesday morning at her home in Hurricane […]

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Archaeologists find rare burial caves dating back to time of the Exodus

BY : Anugrah Kumar  Christian Today (CP) Israeli archaeologists say they have discovered a 3,300-year-old intact burial cave from the time of Pharaoh Ramesses II. Ramesses II is thought to be the pharaoh from the biblical story of the Exodus from Egypt. It’s a “find […]

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Growing pains for Arab evangelical Christians in the Middle East

BY  :  Daoud Kuttab  Religion News Service Pressure from Arab governments and other Christian groups has only contributed to evangelicals’ cooperation in the region. A meeting of the Middle East and North Africa Evangelical National Councils, held Sept. 26–28, 2022, near Amman, Jordan. (RNS) — […]

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John MacArthur Urges Christians to Pray for Politicians They Oppose: It’s ‘God’s Calling for Us’

BY  :  Michael Foust | ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor  On Sunday, author and pastor John MacArthur urged his congregation to pray for political leaders, including the ones they oppose, saying it’s God’s will for the church and a powerful spiritual “weapon” to change society for the better. The pastor […]

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After death of Mahsa Amini, Christians condemn oppression and discrimination in Iran

BY : Anthony Baxter  Christian Today As the death of Mahsa Amini continues to stir global protests, Iranian Christians are adding their voices to the condemnation being expressed over the treatment of women and enforced wearing of the hijab in Iran. Angry protests have been […]

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In India, where Hindu majority has complex views, Supreme Court liberalizes abortion law

BY : Kalpana Jain Religion News Service The judgment will have significant implications for Muslim, Christian and other minority faith groups but will likely face pushback from conservative Hindus. The Supreme Court of India located in New Dehli, India. (RNS) — Some three months after […]

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