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Christian Scientist Katherine Hayhoe Named Among TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential
Evangelical Christian scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe has been named among TIME Magazine's most influential people. Actor Don Cheadle says Hayhoe "defies a stereotype," as she is outspoken about her faith in relation to her scientific work.
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'Unprecedented' Georgia Law Allows Guns in Churches and Schools
Georgia governor Nathan Deal signed a legislation this week that will allow individuals to carry firearms in some churches, bars and schools. While proponents say this bill protects American's constitutional rights, critics fear it will promote violence in schools and other public areas.
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Lead Singer of Christian Band Jars of Clay Promotes Gay Marriage Via Twitter
Dan Haseltine, lead singer of the Christian music group Jars of Clay, recently announced his support for gay marriage on his twitter page. The singer has received severe backlash from his fan base, which is composed primarily of Christians.
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Grammy Winning Singer Donnie McClurkin Says Music Saved Him from Bondage
In an emotional speech, Grammy award winner and pastor Donnie McClurkin told audiences that he was saved from shame and sin through the prayers of gospel singer Andrae Crouch.
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Christian Movie 'Heaven Is For Real' Trumps Johnny Depp Thriller at Box Office
Faith-based film "Heaven is for Real" has raked in an astonishing 21.5 million within five days of its release in contrast to the Johnny Depp film "Transcendence," which has only garnered 11.5 million.
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Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values
In order an effort to promote traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, in collaboration with Macao YMCA, Guangzhou Suigang'ao Teenagers Institute, and the Teacher Chang Foundation of Taiwan, has conducted a survey on teens measuring their cultural awareness. They found that Hong Kong youths generally identify with and support the values of traditional Chinese culture.
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Global Lutherans celebrate Reformation Day, ‘trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time’.
Yesterday, October 31, was Reformation Day, and Lutherans around the world held various events in commemoration. In Singapore, the Lutheran Church advocated for Christian communion, while the German Lutheran Church encouraged believers to face the challenge of “trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time.”
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Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues
American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.
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2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation
In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, Oct. 27, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service from 2pm to 5pm in Seoul, Korea to “unite for repentance, revival, and restoration of holiness in our society.” According to organizers, an estimated 1.1 million joined onsite despite the bad weather with another 1 million joining online. The unprecedented joint worship service brought together Korean churches across denominations as they affirmed traditional marriage and family and
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Willow Creek Community Church invites believers to write prayer cards for the next president
This past Sunday, Willow Creek Community Church based in Illinois invited believers to “pray for the next president” during the service. The church not only expressed its concern for the upcoming election but also emphasized the role believers should play in the process and the importance of offering prayers for the nation's leaders.
