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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
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.
Last of 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti are freed
The last 12 missionaries being held hostage in Haiti have now been freed.
Tim Keller making 'remarkable' progress in cancer battle
Tim Keller's health has shown "remarkable" improvement as he continues to fight stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Samaritan's Purse responds to deadly tornadoes
The evangelical humanitarian charity Samaritan's Purse has sent teams with equipment and supplies to respond to the devastation caused by deadly tornadoes that tore through six states in the South and Midwest Friday night through Saturday morning, killing dozens.
Josh Duggar convicted in child porn case
Josh Duggar has been convicted of downloading and possessing child pornography.
US Supreme Court reconsiders Roe v Wade abortion law
Mississippi is asking the justices to reverse a lower court ruling striking down the state's 15-week abortion ban in a case that could significantly chip away at Roe v Wade.
Marcus Lamb, anti-Covid vaccine Christian broadcaster, dies at 64
Marcus Lamb, a prominent Christian broadcaster known for his outspoken opposition to COVID-19 vaccines, has died after contracting the virus. He was 64.
School district reinstates books to library despite 'pornography' concerns
The largest school district in the US has said it is reinstating two books to its high school libraries after a review into concerns raised by a mother that they contain "pornography" with graphic descriptions of sex acts between men and boys.
Covid is making more pastors want to quit full-time ministry
A new study from Barna reveals that nearly four in 10 Protestant pastors are "seriously considering" leaving full-time ministry.
Abortion pills linked to increased risk of medical emergency
Women who undergo an abortion by taking pills to induce a miscarriage are at greater risk of having an emergency that requires immediate hospitalization than those who undergo a surgical abortion at a clinic, according to a recent study.
2 Christian missionaries kidnapped in Haiti have been freed
Two of 17 Christian missionaries kidnapped in Haiti have been freed, says Christian Aid Ministries (CAM).
Christian florist to pay $5,000 in settlement with gay customer who asked for wedding flowers
It spares Barronelle Stutzman, 77, the prospect of having to pay crippling legal fees and facing possible bankruptcy.
Carl Lentz's wife says cheating scandal left her with depression, anxiety and PTSD
Laura Lentz said the fallout of the scandal left her with such bad depression that she struggled to get out of bed some days.
Millennials are positive about Jesus but do not believe in moral absolutes - study
Millennials in America are "leading the charge" against the traditional Christian belief in "absolute moral truths", according to new research.
Amid Covid-19, most churches provide hybrid worship
The study also found that for most clergy, 2020 was the hardest year of their ministry.