Common objections to Christianity. Scripture Candy gives hope to Christians on Halloween. Pro-choice Pa. lawmaker apologizes to mother, 2 daughters for harassment. 13th century painting depicting Christ being mocked on way to cross, found in France, sold for $27M.
Tony Evans says chemo no longer an option for wife, Lois; prays for supernatural intervention. Lecrae, Natalie Grant, gospel stars join Kirk Franklin in boycott of TBN, Dove Awards. TobyMac launches foundation to honor memory of son, Truett. Lamar Odom gets saved, says Jesus kept him alive after near-death experience. Federal court blocks Alabama abortion ban.
Kirk Franklin boycotts TBN, Gospel Music Association, Dove Awards over diversity concerns. Priest denies communion to Joe Biden over his abortion advocacy. Selah frontwoman asks for prayers as California fires threaten home. Polyamory next? Activists push to legally accommodate multi-partner relationships. New York passes Johnson Amendment barring churches, nonprofits from political endorsements.
Francis Chan: churches must lay out Gospel even when unpopular: ‘Jesus had no problem losing the crowds’. Christian leaders react to the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Family Radio selling stations, moving headquarters to Nashville. Pastor Andy Savage launches new church as Beth Moore offers comfort to his sexual assault victim.
A third of pastors and missionaries have less than $100K saved for retirement. China releases Early Rain Covenant Church member 7 months after arrest. 1,500-year-old church dedicated to 'glorious martyr' unearthed near Jerusalem. Researcher attacked over study showing 96% of biologists believe life begins at conception. Runner wearing ‘Jesus Saves’ bib collapses during race, saved by man named Jesus.
USCIRF launches $25 million campaign to protect holy sites worldwide; Always removes female symbol from pads to appease transgender activists; Christian ministry pushes ahead with discrimination lawsuit against Amazon, SPLC
Texas state agencies investigating 7-year-old’s gender transition case; TobyMac’s 21-year-old son Truett dies at home; Bible translator murdered in his home as civil war rages on
Young people who leave church no longer returning as they get older, new research shows; Over 1,000 victims freed from abusive Islamic reform centers in northern Nigeria; Pastor arrested for allegedly murdering wife
San Francisco blacklists 22 states over abortion clinic regulations; most white evangelicals still support Trump; Christian comedian John Crist announces new Netflix special 'I Ain’t Prayin’ for That'
Christians in Syria, ruling favors pro-life counselors, China destroys church, John MacArthur on women preachers, Sandy Hook