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This week in Christian history: Council of Nicaea, Geneva embraces Reformation, missionary goes to Persia
Here are three events that happened this week in Christian history. They include the arrival of a missionary to Persia, the opening of the Council of Nicaea, and Geneva accepting the Protestant Reformation.
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Evangelical churches hold global prayer for peace in response to Israel-Palestinian conflict
Responding to calls by evangelical leaders to designate this Sunday as a Global Day of Prayer for Peace and Security in the Middle East, many churches across the United States are praying for peace in Israel as a week of violence in the region is being described as the worst since 2014.
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Texas Republican lawmakers intentionally derailed bill to ban child sex-change procedures, insiders say
Despite Texas' reputation as a conservative bastion, a bill banning chemical and surgical sex changes for children younger than 18 failed to be scheduled for a vote in the House after stall tactics were deployed, according to activists and insiders.
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Ex porn star-turned-Christian on importance of healthy friendships, how to identify 'toxic' people
Christian author and speaker Brittni De La Mora weighed in on the crucial role friendships play in living a God-glorifying life and identified the various kinds of “toxic” people Christians should avoid allowing in their inner circle.
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Radical Islamic jihadists killed over 1,400 Nigerian Christians in first 4 months of 2021: report
Islamic jihadists murdered at least 1,470 Christians and abducted over 2,200 in Nigeria in the first four months of this year, a report has revealed. More than half of the killings were carried out by Muslim Fulani herdsmen.
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European Evangelical Alliance demands Finland respect MP’s religious freedom rights
The European Evangelical Alliance has written to the Finnish government, urging it to respect the religious freedom of its parliamentarians, one of whom is facing six years imprisonment for sharing her opinion on marriage and human sexuality.
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Gene Simmons defends Tebow from backlash to potential NFL return
Rock star Gene Simmons has come to the defense of Christian athlete Tim Tebow as he faces a barrage of criticism after the Jacksonville Jaguars announced they are considering signing the former quarterback to a one-year deal to enable him to try out as a tight end.
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Terry Crews says Hollywood fame made his past porn addiction 'worse'
Popular actor and professing Christian Terry Crews, who is continuing his mission to speak out against pornography, said his fame made his past problems with porn addiction worse.
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Pelosi praises Vatican letter on communion for pro-abortion politicians
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., a Roman Catholic, has rejected calls from Catholic bishops to refrain from communion due to her support for abortion, asserting that she can use her “own judgment” when assessing her worthiness for the Eucharist.
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Megachurch Pastor Andy Stanley wants 500 bicycles for his birthday
Megachurch Pastor Andy Stanley’s birthday is on Sunday, and he’s hoping his supporters will gift him 500 bicycles for a good cause.
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Church director, seminary student set to wed in November arrested for child pornography
Andrew Shiira, once the director of worship planning at Lake Shore Church was getting ready to graduate from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary on Saturday. A few months later in November, he was then expected to move on to wedded bliss with his fiancée, but his life was upended Thursday when he was arrested on 10 counts of child pornography.
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Disney Plus announces 'The Proud Family' reboot will feature gay dads
After a hiatus spanning more than a decade-and-a-half, Disney announced that it's rebooting "The Proud Family" animated series with new characters, including same-sex parents.
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