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John Smyth's son suspended from US church leadership
John Smyth's son suspended from US church leadership

The son of John Smyth has been suspended by a US church because of questions surrounding what he knew about the abuse perpetrated by his late father.

Oxford professor sued by Museum of the Bible over papyrus fragments
Oxford professor sued by Museum of the Bible over papyrus fragments

The Museum of the Bible has launched a £5m lawsuit against a former Oxford classics professor over the sale of biblical papyrus fragments that are alleged to have been stolen.

YouTube axes Eric Metaxas' radio show over 'misinformation'
YouTube axes Eric Metaxas' radio show over 'misinformation'

The radio show channel of evangelical commentator Eric Metaxas has been removed from YouTube for supposedly posting Covid-19 "misinformation".

Former nanny accuses ex-Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz of bullying and sexual abuse
Former nanny accuses ex-Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz of bullying and sexual abuse

Fired Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz has been accused of bullying and sexual abuse by a former nanny.

Only 6% of Americans have a 'biblical worldview' - Barna study
Only 6% of Americans have a 'biblical worldview' - Barna study

Only 6% of Americans have a "biblical worldview," according to research from notable evangelical pollster George Barna released as part of a new endeavor with the Christian conservative advocacy organization Family Research Council.

Teacher suspended after refusing to affirm transgender identities
Teacher suspended after refusing to affirm transgender identities

A teacher has been suspended by his elementary school for refusing to accept trans-affirming school policies that "damage" children.

In 2019, more Protestant churches closed in the US than opened
In 2019, more Protestant churches closed in the US than opened

With fewer than 50% of Americans holding formal memberships in churches in 80 years, more Protestant churches are closing than opening nationwide, and further decline appears "inevitable," new data show.

Kellog's Pride cereal encourages people to choose their pronouns
Kellog's Pride cereal encourages people to choose their pronouns

Cereal brand Kellog's has partnered with an LGBT advocacy group to create a special cereal packaged in a box encouraging people to choose their own pronouns.

Faith in numbers: Fox News is must-watch for white evangelicals, a turnoff for atheists
Faith in numbers: Fox News is must-watch for white evangelicals, a turnoff for atheists

The least likely group to watch CNN was clearly white evangelicals.

'I made serious errors,' says Ravi Zacharias' daughter
'I made serious errors,' says Ravi Zacharias' daughter

The daughter of Ravi Zacharias has apologized for not believing the victims of her late father's sexual misconduct and abuse.

Jim Elliot plaque changed to remove 'savage Indians' reference
Jim Elliot plaque changed to remove 'savage Indians' reference

A memorial plaque for celebrated missionary Jim Elliot is to be re-worded because of offensive language, Wheaton College has announced.

Nearly half of millennials 'don\'t know, don\'t care or don\'t believe' God exists
Nearly half of millennials 'don't know, don't care or don't believe' God exists

And only 16% believe they will go to Heaven after confessing their sins and accepting Jesus as their Savior.

Hillsong founder Brian Houston had concerns about Carl Lentz for 'years'
Hillsong founder Brian Houston had concerns about Carl Lentz for 'years'

"Lying" and "narcissistic behaviour" are just some of the things about Carl Lentz that concerned Hillsong founder Brian Houston.

Pro-lifers encouraged after Supreme Court agrees to hear abortion case
Pro-lifers encouraged after Supreme Court agrees to hear abortion case

The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in the case of a Mississippi law banning abortion in most circumstances before an unborn baby is viable.

Denying communion to pro-abortion Catholics like Biden could create 'discord', Vatican warns
Denying communion to pro-abortion Catholics like Biden could create 'discord', Vatican warns

The Vatican has sent a letter to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops giving advice and warnings regarding a possible move by the American leadership to deny communion to pro-abortion Catholic politicians.

US Church elects its first openly transgender bishop
US Church elects its first openly transgender bishop

A San Francisco pastor has been elected as the first openly transgender bishop in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.