The share of U.S. adults who describe themselves as Christians has been declining for decades, but the U.S. Congress is about as Christian today as it was in the early 1960s, according to a new analysis by Pew Research Center. Indeed, among members of the new, 115th Congress, 91% describe themselves as Christians. This is … More US Congress More Christians than Ever
Prince Charles In his Christmas message this year, Prince Charles reflected on the religious persecution that Christians and other religious minorities face throughout the world, calling it “beyond all belief” that it still continues even after the horrors of the Holocaust were exposed. “I was born in 1948, just after the end of World War II in … More Prince Charles Christmas Message on Persecuted Christians
A church with roots that trace to the colonial era will be repurposed as a mosque. The United Congregational Church in Bridgeport, Connecticut, considers itself to be a progressive congregation and will sell the building in the New Year. “May Allah guide all of us to make this project a reality that benefits the entire … More Historic Colonial Era Church Sold to Muslims as a Mosque
US hostage Kayla Mueller was tortured, verbally abused, forced into slave labor for ISIS commanders in Syria and raped by the group’s top leader, but her fellow hostages say she never surrendered hope, she selflessly put the welfare of fellow captives above her own and she even stood up to executioner “Jihadi John” to defend … More ISIS Hostage Kayle Mueller’s Shining Christian Faith
A Christian college near Chicago and a political science professor who wore a headscarf to show solidarity with Muslims have agreed to part ways. Wheaton College says in a statement on its website Saturday that the college and Dr. Larycia Hawkins “have reached a confidential agreement under which they will part ways.” Hawkins, who’s Christian, … More Muslim Headscarf Wearing Christian Professor to Leave Wheaton
Sarah Silverman has made comments at Christmas about Jesus’ sexuality. On one of the holiest days for Christianity, the “I Smile Back” star took to Twitter to pronounce, “MERRY CHRISTMAS! Jesus was gender fluid!” (The term refers to a person’s gender identity being in flux over time, which could include identifying oneself as male, female … More Sarah Silverman Smear Against Christ Not Amusing
The upsurge in religion in China, especially among the ethnic Han who make up more than 90% of the population, is a general one. From the bullet trains that sweep across the Chinese countryside, passengers can see new churches and temples springing up everywhere. Buddhism, much longer established in China than Christianity, is surging too, … More Christianity on the Rise in Communist China
As expected, no sooner had blood been spilled at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado than accusations of “Christian terrorism” began to fly across the Internet, despite the fact that: 1) no motive had been announced; 2) there was no hint of a connection between the murderer and any pro-life organization; and 3) pro-life leaders … More Planned Parenthood Shooting and Anti-Christian Hatred
