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Justin Bieber: 'I'm Not Gonna Go to Church;' 'Christians Leave Such a Bad Taste in People's Mouths'
While pop sensation Justin Bieber has developed a close relationship with Pastors Carl Lentz and Judah Smith, the 21-year-old admits that he's often rejected his faith and communion with other Christians by going to church, where "weird" people go.
Jesus Never Discussed Homosexuality Publicly, Says Megachurch Pastor of His Refusal to Talk Openly About Gay Marriage
Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz commented in a recently aired CNN feature on his megachurch why he refuses to publicly express his position on homosexuality by noting that Jesus, who "was in the thick of an era where homosexuality … was wildly prevalent," did not address the issue "on the record in front of people."
Interview: Pastor Carl Lentz on Hillsong New York City
Carl Lentz, senior pastor of Hillsong New York City, never imagined that a deal he had roughly 10 years ago with the son of Hillsong Church's founder would actually pan out one day.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Not Sure If God Exists, Questions Lack of Benevolence in Universe
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has said that while he is not sure if God exists, he finds the lack of benevolence in the universe as something that might question divine existence.
Hillsong founder Brian Houston apologizes but says he has no intention of retiring
Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston, who resigned last month as the evangelical megachurch network revealed two allegations of misconduct, has apologized to church members for letting them down but says he has “no intention of retiring.”
Transformation Church claims 500 people turned to Jesus during ‘blasphemous’ Easter show
Michael Todd’s Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, claims some 500 people “gave their lives to Christ” after his congregation hosted an edgy play called “Ransom” that appears to replace the traditional retelling of the Easter story that Christian critics blasted as “demonic” and “blasphemous.”
COVID-19 survivor to Andy Stanley: ‘It’s not a conspiracy theory,' 'put a mask on'
A friend of megachurch pastor Andy Stanley who recently recovered from COVID-19 has stressed the importance of taking it seriously, telling the preacher “it’s not a conspiracy theory.”
Hillsong denies claim it fired Brian Houston's wife Bobbie by text
Hillsong Church refuted claims Saturday that it fired its co-founder, Bobbie Houston, by text message after she and her husband, founder Brian Houston, publicly shared communications she received about her termination.
10 Tattooed Preachers You've Never Seen
This is what you don't see when listening to sermons...We've found some preachers out there preaching the Gospel with a tattooed body...
Justin Bieber Draws Fans' Accolades After Proclaiming 'I Follow Jesus' in Viral Instagram Post
A simple Instagram post made by pop singer Justin Bieber showing a square white paper with the text "I follow Jesus." on top has gone viral, drawing more than 1.3 million "likes" among his 86.9 million followers since the 23-year-old "I'm the One" singer posted it on Tuesday.
Megachurch fires worship artist over extramarital affair with woman from another city
New Life Church in Colorado Springs has fired former Vertical Worship band member and songwriter Andi Rozier for an alleged extramarital relationship, according to Executive Pastor Brian Newberg.
When pastors flirt with celebrity
When pastors and ministry leaders flirt with celebrity, Christianity becomes a brand.
Hillsong Church Australia suffers marked drop in giving, attendance amid COVID-19, scandals: report
Hillsong Church Australia suffered significant drops in both giving and church attendance in 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic marched into its second year and a series of sex and financial scandals enveloped the denomination in the U.S. and Australia.
Justin Bieber 'Could've Died' If He Hadn't Turned His Life Around, Manager Says
Before Justin Bieber re-dedicated his life to Christ, the singer's manager, Scooter Braun, questioned if undergoing another tour would kill the pop star.
Justin Bieber Keeps Worship Music in Top 3 of iPod Playlist
Canadian singer Justin Bieber is letting fans know that out of the multitude of songs he listens to, "No Longer Slaves" by Jonathan and Melissa Helser of Bethel music is in the top three of his iPod playlist.
Joel Osteen Brings Seventh Annual America's Night of Hope and Generation Hope Project to San Francisco
Joel and Victoria Osteen will hold their ministry's seventh annual America's Night of Hope and Generation Hope Project in the city of San Francisco in less than two weeks.
Hillsong Church, Relevance and Pariahs
There's a good piece by Andrew Walker in First Things on a popular international church network called Hillsong's apparent equivocation on marriage. At a recent New York press conference, the ministry's leader, Brian Houston, declined to answer whether the ministry affirms the biblical position. Instead, he stresses the church's need to stay "relevant."
Petition to Deport Justin Bieber Has Over 105,000 Signatures; White House Must Respond
A petition to The White House, asking President Obama to deport Justin Bieber and revoke his green card has found over 106,000 signatures, well over the required 100,000 to merit an official response.
Book of Revelation Comes to Life in 'The Messengers,' Says Actor; New Series Features Humans Turning Into Angels, the Rapture and the Devil
A star from The CW's "The Messengers" Jon Fletcher offered more insight to the new Rapture-based television series premiering this week, including its roots in the Bible's Book of Revelation.