- 05/23/2012
Egyptian Court Gives 12 Christians Life Sentences, Frees Muslims in 2011 Case
As Egyptians anxiously head to the polls this week to vote for a new president whom Christians hope will ensure fair treatment under the law, it has been reported that a local court has sentenced 12 Coptic Christians to life and acquitted eight Muslims involved in clashes last year that left two people dead.
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05/22/2012MTV Cans 'Losing It' Reality Show About Virgins Pursuing First-Time Sex
MTV has dropped an apparently ill-conceived idea for a reality show about people as young as 18 willing to have the network document their journey to losing their virginity -- a "fame-for-sex" concept that many found troubling.
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05/18/2012Marvin Winans Carjacked; Detroit Pastor Grieves Over Youths' Lack of 'Moral Center'
Prominent Detroit Minister and Grammy Award-winning singer the Rev. Marvin Winans has expressed disappointment after being beaten and robbed by several young men this week, saying young people, if not raised right, will have no sense of honor and respect.
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05/18/2012Should Tithing Count as 'Charitable Giving?'
GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney was recently criticized for counting money given to his Mormon church and affiliated charities as charitable giving. The issue has sparked the question is it "charitable giving" when the faithful donate or tithe to their churches if it is not directly aiding the poor or doing similar work?
- 05/09/2012
Obama's Affirmation of Same-Sex Marriage Dominates Twitter (VIDEO)
President Barack Obama, despite being a professed Christian, made history Wednesday by becoming the first sitting U.S. president to openly express support for same-sex marriage in an ABC interview. As the announcement was made, the public turned to Twitter to offer their reactions to the news.
- 05/08/2012
Christian Painter Thomas Kinkade Died From Valium, Alcohol Overdose
Christian artist Thomas Kinkade, who died in his California home on April 6, had suffered an overdose from accidentally consuming an excessive amount of Valium and alcohol, according to a coroner's report made public Monday.
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05/04/2012Lecrae's 'Church Clothes' Video Exposes Christian Hypocrisy?
Lecrae Moore, among a long list of artists popular for preaching the Gospel in rap, has released a video for his upcoming mixtape "Church Clothes." The video has apparently won approval from fans pleased to see the hypocrisy present in some churches, and its affect on unbelievers, brought center stage.
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04/27/2012Gospel Artist Ami Rushes Testifies of God's Goodness Through Lowest Point of Her Life
Gospel recording artist Ami Rushes, currently on a "Testify" tour, recently spoke with The Christian Post about her latest project, her personal battles and shared a message of encouragement for those struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
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04/26/2012Oprah Winfrey Confesses Christ During NYC 'Lifeclass' Tour?
Oprah Winfrey recently professed to being a Christian during one of her widely broadcast programs, which has been taken as evidence by some of her faith in Christ. Others, however, remain skeptical.
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04/25/2012Voice of the Martyrs President Comments on Tom White's Apparent Suicide
The Voice of the Martyrs' president released a statement Wednesday acknowledging the apparent suicide of the nonprofit's late executive director, Walter Thomas "Tom" White, amid allegations that he had molested a young girl. Authorities have also shared with The Christian Post details in the case against White, who left behind a wife and two children.
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04/24/2012Twitter Trend 'At a Black Church' Highlights Traditions, or Attracts Stereotypes?
The hastag "#AtABlackChurch" was trending much of Tuesday morning on Twitter, with users giving their take on traditions and quirks they believe are exclusive, or most dominant, in churches frequented by African-Americans – but are some of the suggestions simply highlighting traditions, or perpetrating stereotypes?
- 04/24/2012
Tom White, Voice of the Martyrs Head, Reportedly Killed Self Amid Molestation Probe
After it was revealed last Wednesday that The Voice of the Martyrs' Walter Thomas "Tom" White had been found dead at the Christian ministry's Oklahoma headquarters, it was reported days later that the executive director had possibly committed suicide amid an investigation into allegations that he had molested a young girl.
- 04/23/2012
Gay Anti-Bully Activist Calls Students 'Pansies' for Walking Out After Anti-Bible Remarks
A group of high school students attending a recent national journalism conference in Seattle had to walk out on sex-advice columnist, author and gay anti-bully activist Dan Savage, after he allegedly made offensive remarks about the Bible. Contradictory his anti-bullying efforts Savage also reportedly called the Christian teens "pansies" for leaving during his speech.
- 04/20/2012
Wash. Pastor Wants Christians to 'Take Back the Rainbow' and Restore Biblical Symbol
A Washington pastor fed up with the "hijacking" of the symbol of God's covenant of peace created after what the Bible calls the great flood, wants to rouse Christians from their apathetic slumber and "take back the rainbow" from those using the symbol to push against biblical standards, especially the institution of marriage.
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04/18/2012Zachery Tims Birthday Remembered by Fla. Church in Video With Paula White
New Destiny Christian Center's founder and pastor Zachery Tims may have passed away, but the vision he birthed more than a decade ago at the Florida megachurch continues under the leadership of minister Paula White, according to a birthday tribute video released Wednesday by the church.
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