News

Why are Christians looking up sorcery?
Why are Christians looking up sorcery?

Christian Today has reported on recent rises in interest and practice in the occult. Perhaps this increase in popularity is why BibleGateway.com says it saw a 193% surge in searches for 'sorcery' on its website in 2021.

Church leaders issue stark warnings against assisted suicide
Church leaders issue stark warnings against assisted suicide

Church leaders and faith groups have spoken out against assisted suicide legislation due to be considered in the Scottish Parliament in the coming months.

Christian man sentenced to death in Pakistan on blasphemy charges
Christian man sentenced to death in Pakistan on blasphemy charges

A Christian man has been sentenced to death in Pakistan a decade after he was charged with blasphemy.

For dying congregations, a 'replant' can offer new life
For dying congregations, a 'replant' can offer new life

LA City Baptist Church is what's known as a "replant," an attempt to restore an older, dying congregation to health using some of the lessons gleaned from startup congregations known as church plants.

Gay cake challenge thrown out by European Court of Human Rights
Gay cake challenge thrown out by European Court of Human Rights

The decision means that the UK Supreme Court victory for the Ashers Baking Co stands.

Strange visitors - the significance of the magi
Strange visitors - the significance of the magi

One of the strangest aspects of the beginning of the life of Jesus is found in the account of the visit of the magi.

Christian nurse wins discrimination case over cross necklace
Christian nurse wins discrimination case over cross necklace

An NHS Trust harassed and discriminated against a Christian nurse who wanted to wear her cross necklace at work, an Employment Tribunal has ruled.

John MacArthur takes a stand against Canadian conversion therapy ban
John MacArthur takes a stand against Canadian conversion therapy ban

Pastor and theologian John MacArthur is calling on pastors to preach about the "biblical view of sexual morality" on January 16 in opposition to a Canadian law banning therapy for unwanted sexual attractions and gender confusion.

6 Christians killed in 'awful terrorist attack' in Kenya
6 Christians killed in 'awful terrorist attack' in Kenya

"The residents have gathered and are asking why the security officers were not doing enough to protect the Christians from being attacked by the Somali militants."

Big Daddy Weave bassist dies of Covid complications
Big Daddy Weave bassist dies of Covid complications

Jay Weaver, one of the founding members of Christian band Big Daddy Weave, has died from Covid-19 complications.

Appeal launched to support Christians fleeing persecution
Appeal launched to support Christians fleeing persecution

They include Christian refugees who have left Afghanistan to escape the Taliban, and Nigeria where Christians face "the greatest threat of violence".

2021 was the 'most violent year' for India's Christians
2021 was the 'most violent year' for India's Christians

Violence against Christians in India reached new heights during 2021, according to a new report.

Christian killed after New Year's prayer meeting
Christian killed after New Year's prayer meeting

A Christian man was killed and "burned beyond recognition" after being attacked on his way home from a New Year's Eve prayer meeting in Nigeria.

'There is great wisdom in the teaching of Jesus', says Elon Musk
'There is great wisdom in the teaching of Jesus', says Elon Musk

Tesla co-founder Elon Musk isn't a Christian but he has a lot of respect for Jesus' teachings.

Alcoholics Anonymous group removed from directory over Christian emphasis
Alcoholics Anonymous group removed from directory over Christian emphasis

The group continues to meet in a church in Yeovil, Somerset, but is no longer officially recognised by the AA.

Ancient Christian ring among 'spectacular' shipwreck finds off coast of Israel
Ancient Christian ring among 'spectacular' shipwreck finds off coast of Israel

An ancient gold ring engraved with the figure of the Good Shepherd is one of the "spectacular" finds from two ancient shipwrecks discovered off the coast of Israel.