- 03/12/2010
U.S. State Dept. Speaks Out Against Rise of Religious Persecution in Iran
The U.S. Department of State said Friday that is “increasingly concerned” about the ongoing persecution of religious minority communities in Iran.
- 03/11/2010
World Vision Makes Case for Nutritional Aid to Congress
Aid that promotes nutrition and food security has wide-ranging benefits compared to its costs in the fight against poverty-related problems, a top humanitarian policy analyst at international aid agency World Vision said Thursday during a Congressional hearing on global hunger.
- 03/11/2010
New Study Probes Beliefs about God's Influence in Everyday Life
Eight in ten Americans say they depend on God for help and guidance in making decisions, according to new research stemming from two national surveys.
- 03/10/2010
ICANN to Mull .XXX, .GOD Domains
The board of the international body that manages Web addresses will hear arguments Friday for and against the .xxx top-level domain, which has been rejected three times since 2000.
Tags Technology - 03/10/2010
Poll: African-Americans Most Likely to Pray Before Bedtime
African-Americans are more likely to report praying or doing another religious activity prior to bedtime every night or almost every night than their counter parts, according to the first national poll examining sleep among the country’s four major ethnic groups.
- 03/09/2010
Widow of Slain Pastor: Where Was God on March 8?
Before the congregation of First Baptist Church in Maryville, Ill., Winters shared about the day of her husband’s death and the struggles she encountered thereafter.
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02/23/2010Top Protestant Bishop in Germany Caught Driving Drunk
The head of the largest Protestant church body in Germany was pulled over this past weekend after running a red light.
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02/21/2010Anglican Head Embarks on Middle East Tour
The head of the worldwide Anglican Communion expressed his "deep" concern over the declining number of believers in the Middle East as he marked the start a four-day visit to the region.
- 02/17/2010
Family of Slain Woman Drops Attempt to Sue Joyce Meyer Ministries
The lawyers who sought to add Charismatic Christian author and speaker Joyce Meyer as a defendant in a wrongful death suit will not proceed with their effort, according to documents recently filed.
- 02/16/2010
Millions to Mark Lent, Countdown to Easter
Millions of Christians worldwide will usher in the 40-day season of Lent by imposing the sign of the cross on their foreheads with ash on Wednesday.
- 02/16/2010
4 Christians Shot, 1 Kidnapped Since Start of Iraqi Campaign Season
A gunman opened fire on two Christian university students in Iraq Tuesday, killing one and wounding the other. Tuesday’s attack follows two other ones in as many days.
Tags Persecution - 02/15/2010
Rev. Joseph Lowery Released from Hospital
The Rev. Joseph Lowery was released from an Atlanta hospital over the weekend after having spent two weeks there.
- 02/14/2010
Egyptian Court Delays Trial of Accused Christmas Eve Shooters
The trial of three Muslim men accused of killing seven Coptic Christians outside a church in Egypt opened Saturday with “not guilty” pleas but was adjourned for five weeks.
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02/13/20103 Sketches Released in Texas Church Fires Probe
Sketches of three people sought in connection with the spate of church fires in eastern Texas were released Friday along with a plea to the public.
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02/13/2010British Airways Worker Loses Religious Discrimination Case
A British Airways check-in worker who refused to hide her cross necklace at work has lost her case against the airline in London's Court of Appeals but will likely take it up to the Supreme Court.
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