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Persecution watchdog warns of growing hostility to Christians in US: 'Frogs in the kettle'
The president of an international nonprofit Christian persecution watchdog warned that too few Christians in the West are aware of encroaching trends that he has observed in countries hostile to faith and freedom of speech.
Mandisa's funeral: ‘She loved God;’ Mourners gather to pay respects after singer’s shocking death
A community in Nashville, Tennessee, gathered to bid farewell to Mandisa, the Christian singer and former “American Idol” contestant who died at 47. The funeral service was held at Brentwood Baptist on Saturday morning, where her family, church members and mourners came together to remember the life of a singer whose voice and spirit touched many.
Russell Brand announces baptism after months-long spiritual journey: 'Taking the plunge'
Actor and comedian Russell Brand announced Friday that he is going to be baptized on Sunday, following the culmination of a months-long public wrestling with the tenets of Christianity.
Armenian church, village ‘erased’ in Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijani authorities
Caucasus Heritage Watch has released images that reveal the recent demolition of St. John the Baptist Church, a 19th century structure in Nagorno-Karabakh’s Susa area, and the razing of a village known in Armenian as Karintak. The church and village, both with significant Armenian heritage, were under Azerbaijani control after Baku captured Susa from ethnic Armenian forces in November 2020.
At least 4 dead as tornadoes hit multiple states
Tornadoes hit multiple states over the weekend, with as many as 27 ripping through the state of Oklahoma. At least four people have died in the state since late Saturday night.
March for the Martyrs urges American Christians to 'follow Jesus no matter the cost'
Religious freedom activists urged Americans to learn from Christians who live in countries where they face persecution or death for their faith and develop a willingness to “follow Jesus no matter the cost.”
This week in Christian history: Thomas Coke dies, first Christian school in Montreal, Father Coughlin silenced
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the founding of the first Christian school in Montreal, Father Coughlin being ordered to stop his political activities, and the death of Thomas Coke.
Parachurch head leaves Church of England because it 'no longer affirms biblical orthodoxy'
Rico Tice, a well-known Evangelical leader and former Church of England clergyman, has left the denomination in reaction to what he perceives as its growing departure from biblical values, especially concerning same-sex marriage and repentance.
Pastor who holds Guinness World Record for longest tenure dies
A pastor who set a Guinness World Record for his remarkable 72-year tenure at a church in Texas has died at age 94. The late Rev. Dr. Doris Nathaniel Benford Sr. was known for his lengthy service at the Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church in Texas City and his passionate dedication to his congregation.
Christian teen film 'Identity Crisis' explores faith, identity in social media-driven world
In a culture where social media and societal pressures shape a young person's identity more than biblical truths, the new film "Identity Crisis" explores deeper questions of self-worth, faith and divine creation, star Maria Canals-Barrera told The Christian Post.
3 Christians ambushed, killed by suspected herdsmen in Nigeria
A Nigerian local government official said that a Christian in Otukpo County’s Entepka village was killed by herdsmen last Saturday, after they killed two others two days earlier on April 18 in the Entepka District’s Adoka-Icho community.
UMC moves closer to allowing regions pick own stance on LGBT marriage, ordination
The United Methodist Church General Conference has advanced a measure meant to allow different regions of the global denomination to determine their own standards on LGBT issues.
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Persecution watchdog warns of growing hostility to Christians in US: 'Frogs in the kettle'
Armenian church, village ‘erased’ in Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijani authorities
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