Lecrae Wins Top Christian Album at Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas
Christian rapper Lecrae won the Top Christian Album award for his hit "Anomaly" at this year's Billboard Music Awards show in Las Vegas on Sunday.
Vincent Funaro
Christian Post Reporter
Iraqi Nun Says Killing of Christians by ISIS Will Destroy the Bridge Between the East and West
Sister Diana Momeka, the Iraqi nun who was blocked from entering the U.S. last week and admitted after public pressure forced the government to allow her entry, said the killing of Christians by ISIS in Iraq will destroy commonality between the eastern and western world, during a speech at a congressional hearing on Wednesday.
Bill O'Reilly Blames Catholic Church Corruption, Rap Music's 'Promotion of Depraved Behavior' for Decline of Christianity in US
While discussing the latest Pew Survey that documented the decline of people professing to be Christian in America, Fox News pundit Bill O'Reilly blamed the Catholic Church's corruption and rap music's "promotion of depraved behavior" as a few reasons for the decline of Christianity in U.S. culture.
Pot-Smoking Indiana Church to Hold First 'Worship Service' on the Same Day Religious Freedom Law Takes Effect
An Indiana organization dedicated to marijuana that calls itself the First Church of Cannabis will host its first "worship service" on July 1, which is the same day that the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act law will take effect.
'Duck Dynasty' Star Willie Robertson Endorses Bobby Jindal for President; Says He Is a 'Godly Man'
"Duck Dynasty" star and outspoken Christian Willie Robertson said he believes Republican Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal should run for president in 2016.
Pope Francis Condemns ISIS, Boko Haram; Says Groups Persecuting Christians Don't Know God
Pope Francis condemned the ongoing persecution of Christians by radical Islamic groups such as ISIS and Boko Haram Monday during mass at the Vatican, and said even though these groups believe they are serving God with their actions, they do not truly know Him.
Christianity Is Not Dying; Reports Pointing to Decline of Church Are Skewing Data, Says Baylor University Scholars
Contrary to recent reports based on studies that emphasize the growth of non-religious people in the United States and the decline of church attendance, Christianity in America is not dying, according to a new survey that examines the nuances and complexities of how people self-identify with faith by Waco, Texas-based Baylor University.
Chinese Province Removes Hundreds of Crosses From Churches Amid Communist Regime's Fear of Losing Power to Christianity's Rapid Growth
Chinese authorities in Zhejiang province have removed hundreds of crosses from atop Protestant and Catholic churches, and believers expect the rooftop crosses to be removed from all houses of worship because the government sees the rapid growth of Christianity in the country as a threat.
Lecrae to Divulge Details of Suicide Attempt, Struggles With Drugs and Alcoholism in Upcoming Book, 'Unashamed'
Outspoken Christian rapper Lecrae will be releasing a new book, titled "Unashamed" sometime next year in which he reveals details about his childhood abuse, and struggles with drugs, alcoholism, bouts of depression and a suicide attempt.
Florida Pastor Defends Church Sign That Says 'Homosexuals Must Repent or Go to Hell'
The pastor of a Jacksonville, Florida church defended a decision to post a controversial sign outside his church building that reads "Homosexuals must Repent or Go to Hell."
