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New Jersey Governor signs law allowing abortion up to birth
New Jersey Governor signs law allowing abortion up to birth

Pro-life activists and religious leaders are slamming the enactment of a New Jersey bill that will legalize abortion up until the moment of birth.

Billy Graham's family ask for prayer after granddaughter suffers two heart attacks
Billy Graham's family ask for prayer after granddaughter suffers two heart attacks

The granddaughter of late evangelist Billy Graham is in hospital after suffering two back-to-back heart attacks over the weekend.

Abortions were leading cause of death in 2021
Abortions were leading cause of death in 2021

Around 42.6 million abortions were performed worldwide in 2021.

Jana Duggar settles child endangerment charge out of court
Jana Duggar settles child endangerment charge out of court

Former '19 Kids and Counting' star Jana Duggar has reached an out-of-court settlement in a child endangerment case.

Reformed Church in America splits as conservative churches form new denomination
Reformed Church in America splits as conservative churches form new denomination

The move follows the RCA General Synod's October decision to adopt measures for "grace-filled separation" with departing churches and to appoint a team to develop a restructuring plan for those that remain.

Can a Christian flag fly at City Hall? The Supreme Court will have to decide
Can a Christian flag fly at City Hall? The Supreme Court will have to decide

There are three flagpoles outside Boston City Hall. One flies the United States flag. Another flies the Massachusetts state flag. What can – and can't – fly from the third is an issue being taken up by the Supreme Court.

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.

Pastor's wife shot dead at Bible study in Alabama
Pastor's wife shot dead at Bible study in Alabama

Police have arrested and charged a 26-year-old Alabama woman with the murder of a pastor's wife after a stray bullet killed her as she attended a church Bible study.

TikTok is fuelling interest in transgenderism among young people, child advocates warn
TikTok is fuelling interest in transgenderism among young people, child advocates warn

Stephanie Davies-Arai of Transgender Trend said TikTok is "hugely influential and it's full of videos that portray medical transition as cool and edgy."

Churches' ministry to those hurt by the pandemic shows 'monumental' growth, study says
Churches' ministry to those hurt by the pandemic shows 'monumental' growth, study says

The percentage of churches reporting deaths within their membership increased from 17% in the summer to 28% in November, a new report states.

How Covid-19 has made the lives of aspiring clergy more daunting
How Covid-19 has made the lives of aspiring clergy more daunting

The increasing stressors of being a pastor in a pandemic are affecting how many seminarians are thinking about their mental health and their careers.

America is becoming increasingly secular
America is becoming increasingly secular

Year after year, fewer Americans are identifying as Christian, the latest research from Pew shows.

Trump says US needs a saviour, but it's not him
Trump says US needs a saviour, but it's not him

Former US President Donald Trump agrees that the US is in need of a saviour, but that saviour is someone "much higher up" than him.

Nearly half of all US churches and other faith institutions help people get enough to eat
Nearly half of all US churches and other faith institutions help people get enough to eat

As the economy bounces back, the government will keep playing a vital role in meeting the needs of Americans. So will thousands of local congregations whose efforts and impact often go unacknowledged.

Many people believe Jesus came to earth but are less sure about why
Many people believe Jesus came to earth but are less sure about why

A majority of Americans believe Jesus was born in Bethlehem and that he is the Son of God, according to a new survey from an evangelical research firm.

Christian photographer told she cannot refuse same-sex weddings
Christian photographer told she cannot refuse same-sex weddings

A federal judge has ruled that a New York-based Christian photographer must provide services for same-sex wedding celebrations despite holding religious objections to gay marriage.