US

US commission 'gravely concerned' for Afghanistan's religious minorities
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
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
'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
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 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
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'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
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
'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
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\'
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.

Lutheran bishops condemn prosecution of Christian politician over views on sexuality
Lutheran bishops condemn prosecution of Christian politician over views on sexuality

Lutheran bishops have decried the "egregious" actions of Finland in prosecuting a Christian politician over her views on sexuality and marriage.

Museum of the Bible must forfeit rare Epic of Gilgamesh fragment
Museum of the Bible must forfeit rare Epic of Gilgamesh fragment

The Museum of the Bible has been forced to give up an ancient cuneiform fragment bearing a portion of the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the world's oldest poems.

RZIM US leader announces resignation in wake of Ravi Zacharias scandal
RZIM US leader announces resignation in wake of Ravi Zacharias scandal

Vince Vitale has confirmed his resignation, effective next week, along with his wife Jo, who also works for the ministry.

Billy Graham's grandson moved out of intensive care as he continues to fight Covid
Billy Graham's grandson moved out of intensive care as he continues to fight Covid

Billy Graham's daughter, Anne Graham Lotz, is thanking supporters for their prayers after her son, Jonathan, was moved out of the ICU in his battle against Covid-19.

Christian designer to appeal after court says she must make pro-gay websites
Christian designer to appeal after court says she must make pro-gay websites

A Christian web designer is to appeal after a US court said she could not refuse to create websites or content for same-sex weddings.