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Americans increasingly open to evolution
With increased exposure to college-level education and declining levels of religious belief, a majority of Americans now believe in evolution after nearly two decades of being nearly evenly split on the issue, according to a new study.

'1,200 Christians evacuated' from Afghanistan in donor-funded rescue mission
Conservative radio host Glenn Beck says over $28m has been raised for the evacuation being coordinated by Christian non-profit the Nazarene Fund.

Jesse Jackson and wife 'responding positively' to treatment for Covid-19
The Rev Jesse Jackson is being treated for Covid-19 despite being fully vaccinated earlier this year.

Afghanistan crisis is a 'life or death situation' for country's Christians
Franklin Graham is asking Christians around the world to join him in a day of prayer for the people of Afghanistan on Sunday.

UK churches 'stand ready' to welcome Afghan refugees
UK churches are ready to welcome Afghan refugees and help them settle into life in a new country after fleeing Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

US commission 'gravely concerned' for Afghanistan's religious minorities
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom says it is "gravely concerned" for Christians and other religious minorities in Afghanistan "who have faced persecution at the hands of the Taliban in the past."

When it comes to Scripture, most Gen Z are a mix of curious and ambivalent - study
New research among young Americans suggests there may be an openness to the Bible but many of them doubt its authority.

'Things are getting very bad,' says American street preacher arrested in the UK
An American street preacher has spoken of his concerns for the free speech of Christians in the UK following his recent arrest.

RZIM's donors file suit after Ravi Zacharias scandal
Donors to Ravi Zacharias International Ministries are reportedly looking to the courts to help them get their money back.

Over half a million raised for family after pastor's wife and mum-of-5 takes her own life
Over $500,000 has been raised for the husband and five young children of Paige Hilken, a 28-year-old pastor's wife who tragically took her own life last weekend.

Court says child can live with mother who favours gender transition
A Texas court has granted custody of a young child to the mother who supports medical transition in contrast to the wishes of the father.

Disney's 'Muppet Babies' TV show features cross-dressing Gonzo
Disney Junior has been accused of "pushing the trans agenda" after an episode of its popular children's TV show, "Muppet Babies", showed Gonzo wearing a dress to a ball.

Vaccination poll reveals secular-spiritual divide
Christians were more likely to get the vaccine than younger, non-religious Americans according to the Eastern Illinois University study.

'Praise God!': Billy Graham's grandson leaves hospital after Covid battle
Doctors have allowed the grandson of Billy Graham to return home after a hospital stay for Covid-19 that included several days in intensive care.

Consumers boycott Converse over new edition featuring pentagram
The new edition of the Chuck 70 ankle boot is designed by Rick Owens.

California professor apologises for offending students by saying 'only women can get pregnant'
A California professor has issued a grovelling apology to his students for telling them that only women can get pregnant.