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Evangelical Church Launches 'Love' Campaign To Counter Negative Election Rhetoric
Congregants of a suburban Chicago megachurch initiated a "love" campaign to counter ugly presidential campaign rhetoric as well as concerning cultural developments. Pastor Steve Carter of the Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Ill., said the initiative also in response to racism and recent world events, including wars in the Middle East.
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Jesus Christ Scenes Cut From 'Ben-Hur' Distress Filmmakers Roma Downey, Mark Burnett
Roma Downey's remake of the iconic movie "Ben-Hur" was altered after a controversy in Malaysia, resulting in all the scenes depicting Jesus Christ being cut from the version shown in that country to avoid breaking Islamic laws.
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Jeremy Lin Prays Out Loud For Brooklyn Nets, Social Justice, Cancer-Fighter Ava Lee
Basketball athlete Jeremy Lin admitted he had an amazing summer, but that he'd been a little lax at his praying habits. So he recently committed to praying out loud for 30 minutes a day. "I'm thankful that my prayer life has taken a big jump forward. Prayer has become more natural, and I feel closer to God through prayer," he shared.
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Mike Pence Asks Evangelicals at Liberty University to Forgive Donald Trump
Indiana governor and Republican vice presidential candidate, Mike Pence, asked evangelical Christians at Liberty University's Convocation on Wednesday to forgive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump after Friday's release of a 2005 recording in which Trump is heard, in graphic terms, discussing women and his attempts to grope them. Some people took Trump's comments as proof of sexual assault because he referenced uninvited, random physical advances on women.
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Teen Inserts Christian Faith, Bible Into CBS Reality Show 'Survivor'
The youngest contestant in the history of CBS reality TV show "Survivor" brought a Bible with him into the competition, and aspires to be a pastor in real life. Will Wahl, 18, recently debuted on the show's new season premiere; he hails from Trinity United Methodist Church in Hackettstown, N.J. His fellow congregants are delighted he is using this national platform to bear witness to his faith.
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World’s highest IQ holder declares christian faith: “Jesus Christ Is God”
Dr. YoungHoon Kim, recognized as the person with the world’s highest recorded IQ, has publicly declared his Christian faith, stating that “Jesus Christ is God.” His statement, made on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, has gained global attention for its direct affirmation of belief from one of the world’s most prominent intellects.
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Michael Tait faces new allegations of sexual assault, drugging, and abuse — Two victims were minors
Michael Tait, longtime frontman of Christian bands DC Talk and Newsboys, is facing mounting accusations of sexual assault, drug use, and abuse — with a growing list of alleged victims, including two who were minors at the time of the incidents.
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A church in South Korea’s Guri City suffers fire damage, no injuries reported
A church in Guri City, near Seoul, South Korea, experienced a fire on July 3 that caused damage to parts of its main sanctuary building
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Rhett Walker responds to allegations against Michael Tait, urges fairness toward CCM industry
Christian music artist Rhett Walker has issued a strong statement following public allegations against former Newsboys frontman Michael Tait, calling for accountability for individuals but warning against condemning the Christian Contemporary Music (CCM) industry as a whole.
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Madison Prewett opens up about freedom by God from porn and masturbation addiction
The Bachelor alum Madi Prewett has publicly shared her personal journey of overcoming pornography and masturbation addiction, crediting her Christian faith as the source of her healing and long-term freedom.