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

Julian Mann Fri 24 Dec 2021 9:46 GMT

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

Michael Gryboski | Fri 17 Dec 2021 10:55 GMT

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

Staff writer | Thu 16 Dec 2021 20:05 GMT

The last 12 missionaries being held hostage in Haiti have now been freed.
Tim Keller making 'remarkable' progress in cancer battle

Jennifer Lee | Wed 15 Dec 2021 10:29 GMT

Tim Keller's health has shown "remarkable" improvement as he continues to fight stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Samaritan's Purse responds to deadly tornadoes

Anugrah Kumar | Mon 13 Dec 2021 12:41 GMT

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

Jennifer Lee | Thu 9 Dec 2021 20:47 GMT

Josh Duggar has been convicted of downloading and possessing child pornography.
US Supreme Court reconsiders Roe v Wade abortion law

Ryan Foley | Thu 2 Dec 2021 9:55 GMT

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

Bob Smietana | Wed 1 Dec 2021 16:13 GMT

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

Anugrah Kumar | Mon 29 Nov 2021 11:58 GMT

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

Jennifer Lee | Sat 27 Nov 2021 11:01 GMT

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

Michael Gryboski | Tue 23 Nov 2021 11:58 GMT

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

Jennifer Lee | Mon 22 Nov 2021 14:04 GMT

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

Jennifer Lee | Fri 19 Nov 2021 17:32 GMT

It spares Barronelle Stutzman, 77, the prospect of having to pay crippling legal fees and facing possible bankruptcy.