Three in Four in U.S. Still See the Bible as Word of God…but…
Posted on: Thursday, June 5, 2014
Twenty-eight percent of Americans believe the Bible is the actual word of God and that it should be taken literally. This is somewhat below the 38% to 40% seen in the late 1970s, and near the all-time low of 27%…
Church pulls ‘hell’ sign after police probe
Posted on: Tuesday, May 27, 2014
A Baptist church agreed to take down a sign about hell after police investigated the message as a "hate incident," reports the Daily Mail.
Church of Scotland to debate ordination of gay people
Posted on: Monday, May 26, 2014
Last year, the Church of Scotland's General Assembly decided that it couldn't condone same-sex marriages or civil partnerships, yet its commissioners approved a proposal that allowed individual congregations to hire gay ministers while the assembly continues to debate their ordination.
Rev. Graham: ‘Christians Are Under Attack by Islam’
Posted on: Saturday, May 24, 2014
Rev. Franklin Graham, son of evangelist Billy Graham and head of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, said "Christians are under attack by Islam" and that "radical" Islam has nothing to do with it because "it's just what it is."
Duck Dynasty Star: Media ‘Blurring Lines’ on Sin (Video)
Posted on: Friday, May 23, 2014
Phil Robertson, star of the popular "Duck Dynasty" television show, defended his controversial comments on homosexuality, giving a church sermon in which he ridiculed media coverage and others "blurring" the lines between "sinners" and homosexuals.
Vatican: Atheists still going to Hell
Posted on: Monday, June 3, 2013
A Vatican spokesman explained Thursday that atheists are still going to perdition despite Pope Francis' homily last week that proclaimed all of us, even atheists, were capable of doing good.
Pope Francis Promises Redemption for Do Gooders?
Posted on: Monday, May 27, 2013
As part of his homily Wednesday, Pope Francis said that the Blood of Christ promised redemption for everyone engaged in doing good works, including atheists, according to Vatican Radio.
What People Experienced in Church
Posted on: Thursday, January 26, 2012
The Barna Group recently surveyed Americans who attended church and reported on their worship experiences.
Pew Report Shows Rise in Restrictions on Religion
Posted on: Wednesday, August 10, 2011
A recent Pew Report examined government restrictions on religious beliefs and practices; it also revealed that social hostilities involving religion have risen in Sweden, Denmark and the U.K.
Franklin Graham’s ‘Festival de Esperanza’ Draws Thousands in Los Angeles
Posted on: Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Franklin Graham this past weekend held Spanish speaking meetings (Festival De Esperanza) – Festival of Hope – at The Home Depot Center, in Carson, California, where the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association's Trevor Freeze says hundreds of Hispanic hearts were warmed…
American Evangelist David Wilkerson Dies at 79
Posted on: Friday, April 29, 2011
World famous evangelist David Wilkerson, who founded Times Square Church in New York City and authored the best-selling book, "The Cross and the Switchblade," has died, Worthy News learned Friday, April 29. He was 79.
Saudi Arabia Jails House Church Christians (Exclusive)
Posted on: Friday, April 15, 2011
Two Indian Christians of a thriving Pentecostal house church in Saudi Arabia have been moved from pre-trial detention to a prison in the Saudi capital Ryadh where they are "forbidden to pray or read the Bible" and "suffer of a…
Netherlands’ Town Urk Forbids Evangelism Campaign
Posted on: Wednesday, April 13, 2011
A Dutch town known for its traditional churches and fishing community has forbidden an evangelism tent campaign, a move Christian Democrats say further threatens freedom of religion in the Netherlands.
Iran Again Adjourns Blasphemy Trial
Posted on: Wednesday, April 13, 2011
An Iranian court has once again adjourned a trial of Christians of a large evangelical "house" church movement who potentially face the death penalty for "blasphemy" against Islam, trial observers said Wednesday, April 13.
Iran Releases Christian Convert Prisoner On Massive Bail, report
Posted on: Monday, April 11, 2011
Iran has released on bail a man who was jailed because he converted from Islam to Christianity, but several others remain detained because they are unable to pay for their freedom Iranian Christians said Monday, April 11.
