News

Syncretism is becoming the prevailing worldview, warns George Barna
Syncretism is becoming the prevailing worldview, warns George Barna

"The ideological and philosophical confusion that characterizes America is perhaps the biggest reflection of the nation's rejection of biblical principles and its decision to replace God's truth with 'personal truth.'"

PETA rewrites the Book of Genesis to remove Abraham's sacrifice
PETA rewrites the Book of Genesis to remove Abraham's sacrifice

Produced as a digital download with a virtual "vegan leather" cover, The Book: PETA's Version of the Creation Story is billed as a "first-of-its-kind AI-generated vegan interpretation of the book of Genesis.

UK's first 'three-parent baby' crosses ethical line, says CARE
UK's first 'three-parent baby' crosses ethical line, says CARE

A Christian charity has said it is concerned about safety and the ethics of new biotechnology after the birth of the UK's first baby that has the DNA of three people.

Christians decry 'gruesome' violence in India
Christians decry 'gruesome' violence in India

Victims of violence in northeastern India are "deeply traumatised", says Open Doors partner.

British teens have positive view of Jesus, study finds

A new study by the Barna Group suggests that British teens have an openness towards Jesus while a sizable minority are interested in learning about Christianity.

Southern Baptists lost nearly half a million members in 2022
Southern Baptists lost nearly half a million members in 2022

The Southern Baptist Convention has lost 3 million members since 2006, about half of that in the last five years.

Welby attacks Illegal Migration Bill
Welby attacks Illegal Migration Bill

The Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned the government's Illegal Migration Bill as "morally unacceptable" and "politically impractical".

Brian and Bobbie Houston\'s daughter, son-in-law resign from Hillsong Church
Brian and Bobbie Houston's daughter, son-in-law resign from Hillsong Church

A year after her father stepped down as global senior pastor, Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston's daughter, Laura Toganivalu, and her husband, Peter, announced that they, too, have officially stepped down as global pastors of the denomination's youth ministry, Hillsong Young & Free.

Last few years have been 'hell', says Carl Lentz
Last few years have been 'hell', says Carl Lentz

Carl Lentz has opened up about the "hell" of the last few years since he was fired as pastor of Hillsong New York City for moral failures and leadership issues.

Charles Stanley's grandson sells memorabilia on eBay, buyer returns it to family
Charles Stanley's grandson sells memorabilia on eBay, buyer returns it to family

One of Charles Stanley's personal items sold on eBay by his grandson has been returned to the family by the buyer.

Enigmatic human fossil jawbone may be evidence of an early Homo sapiens presence in Europe – and adds mystery about who those humans were

Scientists had figured a fossil found in Spain more than a century ago was from a Neanderthal. But a new analysis suggests it could be from a lost lineage of our species, Homo sapiens.

Carl Lentz admits to 'major lies' in teaser trailer for new Hillsong documentary
Carl Lentz admits to 'major lies' in teaser trailer for new Hillsong documentary

Carl Lentz is facing up to the scandal that brought down his leadership at Hillsong New York City.

Churchgoing family killed in Texas shooting, leaving behind 6-year-old
Churchgoing family killed in Texas shooting, leaving behind 6-year-old

A crowdfunding campaign for a 6-year-old boy who lost his entire family in the Texas outlet mall shooting has raised more than $1.5 million just days after the tragedy.

Calls for swift action to end 'anti-Christian' violence in India
Calls for swift action to end 'anti-Christian' violence in India

Christians have made an urgent appeal to the Indian government to quell violence in the north east of the country that has killed dozens of people, believed to be mostly Christians.

Archbishop of Canterbury serves at homeless charity for the Big Help Out
Archbishop of Canterbury serves at homeless charity for the Big Help Out

The Archbishop of Canterbury joined thousands of others in volunteering during The Big Help Out on Monday, despite a busy weekend crowning the King.

Grace and mercy at Bethesda
Grace and mercy at Bethesda

Even as I strive towards perfection and to be who God has called me to be, I still make mistakes. Because I know that this is the reality of being a Christian, I want to ensure my heart is always at Bethesda.