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Wheaton College Student Pelted With Apple as a ‘Warning Against Insulting Spirit of Grace’ after Questioning Treatment of Gays
A student at a prominent evangelical Christian college outside Chicago questioned his school’s stance in regards to homosexuality, which led to an apple being thrown at him on Monday as a “warning against insulting the Spirit of grace.”
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Pro-Family Group Releases ‘Bigotry Map’ That Lists Over 200 ‘Anti-Christian’ Groups in U.S., Prompting National LGBT Group Response
A Christian group calling itself the American Family Association (AFA) has claimed to identify over 200 groups across the United States in an “anti-Christian bigotry map” that highlighted which organizations were hostile to Christianity, including the Human Rights Campaign.
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Coptic Christians Protest Outside White House Wearing Orange Jumpsuits, Hoping For Aggressive US Response
In light of the 21 people who were beheaded by ISIS militants in Libya, Coptic Christians in the United States donned orange jumpsuits and marched in protest in Washington, hoping that the U.S. government would take more aggressive measures against Islamist groups.
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FCC Net Neutrality vote: Prominent Christian Organizations Largely Support Concept, Team Up With Those on Other Side of Political Spectrum
In a ruling that could reshape the way the Internet works in the United States, the Federal Communications Commission will vote on Thursday whether or not to enforce the concept of Net Neutrality, which many Christian organizations support. It also brought up some unusual alliances.
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Activists: Christianity Could Disappear from Middle East Entirely If Persecution Trends Continue
Activists have warned that thanks to increasingly brutal persecutions of Christians, most notoriously under ISIS, Christianity may disappear entirely from the Middle East if trends continued.
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Stream of Praise celebrates 30 years: Pastor Sandy Yu expresses gratitude and calls for prayer
Beloved by Chinese churches worldwide, the worship ministry Stream of Praise (SOP) will mark its 30th anniversary next year. In a heartfelt public address, founder Pastor Sandy Yu expressed profound gratitude for God’s grace and the support of believers, while calling on the global faith community to continue supporting this ministry through prayer and giving.
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Chinese Christian film Sight named one of the best Christian films of 2024
The Chinese Christian-themed film Sight has been named one of the best Christian films of 2024 by Crosswalk, a North American online platform for Christian resources. The film is based on the true story of Dr. Ming Wang, chronicling his journey from a young boy navigating the harsh realities of China’s Cultural Revolution to becoming a world-renowned ophthalmologist and embarking on a journey of Christian faith.
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Most Popular Bible Verses for Christmas
During the Christmas season, Bible readers often turn to well-known passages from Matthew and Luke, along with selections from Isaiah and Psalms. People not only read the familiar stories of Jesus’ birth but also take time to reflect on Psalms and Old Testament prophecies.
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Pew Report Evaluates Countries with Severe Religious Persecution: Egypt and Syria Top the List
The Pew Research Center has released its 15th annual Global Restrictions on Religion report, highlighting the pressing challenges to religious freedom worldwide. The report identifies Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, and Iraq as the countries with the most severe restrictions on religious freedom, driven by both government limitations and societal hostility. Religious minorities in these nations face compounded pressures in practicing their faith.
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One Malaysian Chinese Christian's Reflection on Campus Ministry and the Expanding Passion for the Gospel
Soh Or Kan, a Malaysian Chinese Christian, looks back on his years of service in the university Christian fellowship with profound reflection. His experiences in the fellowship shaped his understanding of the Gospel mission, expanding it beyond campus boundaries to the wider community.