Christian Headlines
- newJohn MacArthur Sues California over COVID-19 Restrictions on ChurchPastor John MacArthur filed a lawsuit against the state of California on Wednesday amid stringent COVID-19 restrictions on his Grace Community Church.
- 7 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 7:00pm - - newChurch Conflict during COVID-19 Growing Worry for Pastors, Says LifeWay ResearchAccording to a LifeWay Research survey, conflict is growing within churches over if and how churches should re-open.
- 8 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 6:10pm - - newTrump Touts School Choice for Parents: ‘Why Are We Paying the School’ if it’s Closed?On Wednesday, President Trump urged the schools of the nation to reopen coming the fall.
- 8 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 5:55pm - - newAnalysis: Vice Presidential Pick Kamala Harris Was the 'Most Liberal' Senator in 2019According to a political analyizer, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden's Vice President pick, was ranked as the "most liberal" senator in 2019.
- 10 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 4:15pm - - newPence Says the ‘Choice Could Not Be Clearer’: Biden-Harris Support Taxpayer-Funded Abortion, ‘Activist’ Judges, Higher TaxesIn an interview with Sean Hannity, Vice President Mike Pence asserted that the choice between Trump and Biden for President could not be clearer.
- 11 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 3:50pm - - newPakistani Christian Man Charged with Deadly Blasphemy Sentence over Facebook PostA Pakistani Christian has been arrested on charges of blasphemy. Blasphemy charges often lead to death sentences.
- 11 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 3:35pm - - newMost American Christians Oppose Exemptions to Social Distancing Rules for ChurchesAccording to Pew Research Center, 79 percent of Americans believe churches should "be subject to the same social distancing rules as other organizations."
- 13 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 1:40pm - - newChristians in China Forced to Replace Christian Items with Portraits of PresidentAn 84-year-old Christian in China was forced to remove Christian imagery from their homes and replace them with pictures of President Xi Jinping.
- 13 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 1:30pm - - Liberty University Appoints Acting University President amid Jerry Falwell's Leave of AbsenceLiberty University has appointed Jerry Prevo as its acting president during Jerry Falwell, Jr.'s indefinite leave of absence.
- 1 day ago 12 Aug 20, 7:45pm - - County Asks Judge to Hold Church in Contempt of Court for Worshiping TogetherA California county judge is asking for a church and its pastor to be held in contempt of court for holding indoor worship services despite COVID-19 restrictions.
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WND - Faith
- newGOP Congress members demand end to tax breaks for abortionBy Mary Margaret Olohan Daily Caller News Foundation Over 100 Republican members of Congress sent a letter Wednesday calling on President Donald Trump’s administration to end tax deductions for abortions. In a letter addressed to Treasury Secretary…
- 3 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 11:30pm - - newCalifornia pastor defies public health orders(MSN) – To hear Pastor John MacArthur tell it, all Grace Community Church did was open its doors and the people came, like the animals to Noah's Ark. The megachurch in suburban Los Angeles had closed its doors in mid-March because of the coronaviru…
- 6 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 7:53pm - - newPennsylvania private schools form 'Christian school district'(CHRISTIAN POST) – Two suburban Philadelphia private schools have merged to create what they are calling a "Christian school district" and plan to have full-time, in-person classes this fall. The schools — Berks Christian School and West-Mont Chr…
- 7 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 7:28pm - - newFranklin Graham expresses 'great concern' over Dems' abortion advocacyFranklin Graham, the chief of the global Christian ministry Samaritan's Purse, says Christians should have "great concern" over the Democrat Party's lineup in this year's presidential election. Because of the unqualified support for abortion from bot…
- 10 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 4:50pm - - Jewish pro hockey player defends playing for Auschwitz team(TODAY) -- A Jewish professional ice hockey player says he is trying to make a statement that "Jews are stronger than ever" after getting backlash for signing with a team based in Auschwitz. Eliezer Sherbatov, 28, has faced criticism for signing a on…
- 1 day ago 12 Aug 20, 10:17pm - - 'Dirty Jew': Black men beat Jewish man unconscious in elevator(TIMES OF ISRAEL) -- A French Jewish man has told police he was beaten by two men in the elevator of a Paris building where his parents live and called a “dirty Jew.” The alleged victim, 29, said two Black men followed him into the elevator on Th…
- 1 day ago 12 Aug 20, 10:09pm - - Judge refuses to shut church that has defied COVID-19 health order(LOS ANGELES TIMES) -- A judge on Tuesday declined to order the immediate closure of a Ventura County church that has been holding indoor worship services in defiance of coronavirus-related health orders and despite a court order barring it from doin…
- 1 day ago 12 Aug 20, 9:02pm - - Christians confronted by knife-wielding protesters yelling obscenities at black pastors(FOX NEWS) -- Hundreds of Christians in Seattle turned out Monday in the area formerly dubbed Capitol Hill Organized Protest, or CHOP, and were confronted by “violent protesters” who flashed knives, shouted obscenities at local Black pastors and…
- 2 days ago 11 Aug 20, 9:58pm - - 'Lucky we got out alive': Suspected church arsonist arrested(KIRO) -- OLYMPIA, Wash. — A suspected arsonist has been arrested after a series of fires in Olympia early Monday morning. The first suspicious fire began at Cambridge Court Apartments at around 3 a.m. Flames destroyed the community building and to…
- 2 days ago 11 Aug 20, 9:47pm - - VIDEO: Pastor kicks out 7-year-old autistic boy during sister's baptism(FOX CAROLINA) -- A 7-year-old boy with autism was kicked out of a New Jersey church for making noise during his baby sister's baptism. The Vicidomini family attended a private ceremony for their daughter's baptism at Christ the King Church in Hillsi…
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Faith
The Christian Post
- newNew book reveals Meghan Markle's relationship with God, says faith helped her through darkest momentsA new book, Finding Freedom, claims that the faith of Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle plays a major role in her life and got her through her “darkest moments."
- 12 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 2:25pm - - newScholars, faith leaders sign Philadelphia Statement supporting civil debate, rejecting 'cancel culture'A group of scholars and faith leaders, including prominent Southern Baptists like Albert Mohler and Russell Moore, have signed a statement supporting discourse and opposing “cancel culture.”
- 12 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 2:05pm - - newWas a Bible burned in Portland? 2 sides of the storyWas a Bible burned in Portland? Yes, but that’s only part of the story.
- 13 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 12:54pm - - newKanye West releases 2020 platform packed with Bible verses: 'Creating a culture of life'Billionaire rapper and 2020 presidential hopeful Kanye West revealed his campaign platform on Sunday, a document calling for the fostering of a “culture of life” in the United States and the restoration of prayer in classrooms.
- 14 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 12:24pm - - newMennonite regional body considering cutting ties over LGBT issuesA regional body of Mennonite Church USA has entered into a period of discernment over possibly leaving the denomination in part over LGBT issues.
- 15 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 11:37am - - new‘California targeted the wrong groups’: John MacArthur sues state over worship restrictionsPastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church has filed a lawsuit against California over restrictions on indoor worship after the state issued a second lockdown order as part of its response to COVID-19.
- 17 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 9:46am - - Jack Cassidy shares personal story of overcoming drug addiction with new single 'Run at the Giant'Jack Cassidy, nephew of David Cassidy and Shaun Cassidy of the Partridge Family releases new Christian single, “Run at the Giant,” after overcoming drug addiction.
- 1 day ago 12 Aug 20, 10:17pm - - Teens sue Ariz. Medicaid program, claiming discrimination for not funding trans surgeriesTwo teenagers in Arizona have sued the state's Medicaid program, arguing that the state was violating their civil rights by declining to pay for gender transition surgeries.
- 1 day ago 12 Aug 20, 5:29pm - - Pakistani Christian man faces blasphemy charge punishable by death over Facebook postA Christian man charged with blasphemy for making a theological argument on Facebook that Muslims deemed insulting toward the Islamic prophet Muhammad is now facing a potential death sentence for the post.
- 1 day ago 12 Aug 20, 4:55pm - - The Black Church must take the leadBoth conservatives and liberals will need to hear from the minority church; the black church, with experience at social change, must take the lead in tackling the problems of family formation, poverty, and personal freedom.
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Religion News Service
- newHow Kamala Harris delivers on 150 years of Black women’s political history
(RNS) — The Democrats' presumptive vice presidential nominee rose out of a network of women’s organizations and movements, churches and loving communities by which Black women have transformed themselves since Reconstruction.The post How Kamala…
- 4 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 10:21pm - - newJohn MacArthur, Grace Community Church sue California officials over banning indoor worship, allowing protests
(RNS) — A suburban Los Angeles megachurch has filed a lawsuit to continue holding indoor services in person after California issued a second lockdown order in response to the pandemic.The post John MacArthur, Grace Community Church sue California…
- 6 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 8:16pm - - newAME Church statement on Democratic VP nominee Senator Kamala Harris
"This is the Day that the Lord has Made" In May 2020, presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee, Joe Biden committed to adding a woman to his ticket. Throughout the summer, Biden ...The post AME Church statement on Democratic VP nominee Senator Ka…
- 7 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 7:26pm - - newMissionaries gain access to Amazon’s Indigenous peoples, despite pandemic
SAO PAULO (RNS) — Indigenous rights groups now worry that the new law will prompt missionaries to enter their reservations, and spread coronavirus.The post Missionaries gain access to Amazon’s Indigenous peoples, despite pandemic appeared first…
- 10 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 4:35pm - - newFive things Pope Francis should do while imprisoned by the pandemic
(RNS) — Reforms to the Vatican’s financial system, the Curia and how the church prevents clergy sexual abuse are the ecclesial equivalent of cleaning the basement and the attic, but now’s the time.The post Five things Pope Francis should do wh…
- 10 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 4:31pm - - newPandemic reshapes worship across the UK's many faiths
(AP) — Rites that have been the bedrock of beliefs for centuries have evolved swiftly during the pandemic lockdown.The post Pandemic reshapes worship across the UK's many faiths appeared first on Religion News Service.
- 11 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 3:46pm - - newDemocrats plan interfaith service to kick off convention
(RNS) — The virtual service is scheduled to convene on Aug. 16, the day before the Democratic National Convention officially begins in Milwaukee.The post Democrats plan interfaith service to kick off convention appeared first on Religion News Serv…
- 11 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 3:34pm - - newEvangelical Christian colleges take steps to address racial justice after criticism
(RNS) — Christian colleges have been challenged to ‘become a school that no longer has students who are guests and hosts,’ one leader said.The post Evangelical Christian colleges take steps to address racial justice after criticism appeared fi…
- 11 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 3:18pm - - Church conflict during COVID-19 growing worry for pastors, says LifeWay Research
(RNS) — ‘My people are in very different places regarding the virus,’ wrote one pastor.The post Church conflict during COVID-19 growing worry for pastors, says LifeWay Research appeared first on Religion News Service.
- 1 day ago 12 Aug 20, 9:11pm - - COVID tips for Christian colleges: Wear masks, social distance, pray — and watch out for tornadoes
(RNS) — Christian colleges will need masks, social distancing, prayer and Zoom — plus some flexibility — to reopen during COVID-19.The post COVID tips for Christian colleges: Wear masks, social distance, pray — and watch out for tornadoes ap…
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Christian Today
- newFranklin Graham says America 'is in trouble, needs God's help'Franklin Graham has said America "is in trouble" and that "we need God's help" as he called for Christians to join him for the 2020 Prayer March in Washington D.C. on 26th September.
- 5 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 9:23pm - - newBiden and Harris are the 'most pro-abortion presidential ticket in American history'Pro-life gains under the Trump administration will be dismantled under Biden and Harris, campaigners are warning.
- 11 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 3:06pm - - newGod's offer of blessing and curseIn Deuteronomy, Moses reminds the Jewish people that words are injunctions which have to be put into practice.
- 16 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 9:53am - - newArtificial intelligence and the importance of Genesis in understanding human beingsIn a nutshell, over-reliance on computer "carers", none of which can really care, would be a betrayal of the user's human dignity.
- 17 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 9:19am - - newBishops' ban on individual Communion cups is wrong, say top lawyersLeading lawyers have asserted that a ban by Church of England bishops on the use of individual communion cups for wine during the current pandemic is incorrect.
- 18 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 8:23am - - Church of England reported to Charity Commission over abuse investigationsThe Church of England has said it will "cooperate fully" after being reported to the Charity Commission over its investigations into abuse.
- 2 days ago 12 Aug 20, 11:04am - - Chris Pratt quotes the Bible after welcoming baby daughter with wife Katherine SchwarzeneggerChris Pratt celebrated the arrival of his baby girl by sharing some verses from the Bible with his 28.9 million Instagram followers.
- 2 days ago 12 Aug 20, 10:13am - - Calls to end government aid to Nigeria over Christian persecution are 'misguided'Cutting aid to Nigeria over the persecution of Christians may lead to more suffering, Open Doors UK has warned.
- 2 days ago 12 Aug 20, 9:42am - - Help amid the heartache in LebanonAs time goes on, the consequences of the Beirut explosion will be even more serious than the immediate casualties and property damage.
- 2 days ago 12 Aug 20, 8:09am - - More people believe salvation can be earnedChristians who think it's enough to be a good person in order to be saved outweigh those who believe Jesus is the only way to salvation, a new survey has found.
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Catholic Exchange
- newWe Are Not Made to Be Alone
As I was driving to daily Mass yesterday, I saw a sign along the highway not far from my parish that said: “Distance Makes Us Stronger.” I immediately thought to myself that this is nothing short of a diabolical lie. There are many others like it…
- 14 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 12:10pm - - newRacism & the Mystical Body of Christ
It’s been two years since my last reflection on a Catholic’s response to racism, and much of those thoughts apply now more than ever. However, the most recent flood of protests and outcry over the black men and women who have lost their lives due…
- 22 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 4:05am - - newFlee to Jesus
Flee to Jesus. In the spiritual life, we are often tempted to adopt a “fix-it-myself” attitude. “If I just work really hard and overcome this habitual sin, then I’ll be holy enough to approach Jesus in prayer.” This attitude fundamentally m…
- 22 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 4:02am - - newUntitled
“To believe in saints, means only to sense in them God’s presence.” -St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Edith Stein: The Life and Legacy of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
- 22 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 4:00am - - newSaints Pontian and Hippolytus
St. Pontian was a Roman Christian who served as Bishop of Rome (Pope) from 230-235; when banished to Sardinia by the Roman Emperor, he resigned so that a successor could be elected to take his place. St. Hippolytus was a presbyter, or priest, in Rome…
- 22 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 4:00am - - Wednesday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Toward the end of today’s Gospel, Jesus makes a statement that is true, even if we felt through our own experience that it may be false. Jesus says that when two people pray together for anything at all, their prayers will be answered. William Barc…
- 2 days ago 12 Aug 20, 12:27pm - - The Joy & Challenge of Friendships After Having Kids
“A friend loves at all times.” – Proverbs 17:17 The world in which we live is rapidly shifting, particularly post-pandemic. It seems everything is digital, including the way we interact in our personal relationships. Is it possible to maintain…
- 2 days ago 12 Aug 20, 12:01pm - - The Saints Teach Us How to Trust God
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. -Hebrews 10:23 In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus speaks very movingly about the need to rely on our Father’s loving care: “Do not be anxious about your…
- 2 days ago 12 Aug 20, 4:06am - - How Our Faith Matures Through the Storms
What are our usual responses to the trials and storms of our lives? We try to avoid them as much as possible and then we try to survive them when they are inevitable. We hardly ask the question that every Christian ought to ask when facing storms of…
- 2 days ago 12 Aug 20, 4:05am - - St. Peter Julian Eymard
“Since the Eucharist is above all the Sacrament of love, our Lord desires us to share in that love and draw inspiration therefrom. So come to Jesus out of love for Him!” -St. Peter Julian Eymard, How to Get More out of Holy Communion
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Guardian - Religion
- newLooted landmarks: how Notre-Dame, Big Ben and St Mark's were stolen from the eastThey are beacons of western civilisation. But, says an explosive new book, the designs of Europe’s greatest buildings were plundered from the Islamic world – twin towers, rose windows, vaulted ceilings and allAs Notre-Dame cathedral was engulfed…
- 21 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 5:00am - - Charity Commission asked to intervene in C of E abuse inquiriesClergy and abuse survivors sign letter highlighting problems in handling complaintsThe Charity Commission has been asked to intervene in the Church of England’s investigations of senior figures embroiled in abuse complaints.A letter to the commissi…
- 2 days ago 12 Aug 20, 2:16pm - - Sikh bus conductors fight for right to wear turbans - archive, 11 August 196011 August 1960: The Manchester corporation transport committee refuses to allow turbanned Sikhs to work as bus conductorsAnother fold in the long tale of the turban was unwound yesterday in Manchester, where the corporation transport committee refuse…
- 3 days ago 11 Aug 20, 4:30am - - Former Jehovah's Witness elders call for mandatory reporting of child sexual abuseTwo ex-members tell independent inquiry the church believes it is ‘answerable only to God’Two former Jehovah’s Witness elders have called for mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse, saying the organisation believes it is “answerable only t…
- 3 days ago 10 Aug 20, 6:05pm - - Joy and relief as Lagos churches reopen after lockdownIn devoutly religious Nigeria, the closure of places of worship to stop the spread of coronavirus has been keenly feltCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe sound of church organs pulses through drowsy streets, puncturing t…
- 4 days ago 10 Aug 20, 10:43am - - Opus Dei’s openness is plain for all to see | LetterOpus Dei should not be described as secretive, writes Jack ValeroI read with interest your article (6 August) on the women Pope Francis appointed to the Vatican’s finance council: definitely a good move. But I was disappointed with your description…
- 4 days ago 9 Aug 20, 4:57pm - - Faith leaders join forces to warn of Uighur ‘genocide’Statement signed by Rowan Williams, bishops, imams and rabbis says Chinese Muslim minority faces ‘human tragedy’Rowan Williams, the former archbishop of Canterbury, is among more than 70 faith leaders publicly declaring that the Uighurs are facin…
- 5 days ago 8 Aug 20, 9:01pm - - A city out of time: what do we dream of when we dream of Rome?On a writing grant to the eternal city an Italian-born Australian encounters its two faces – the tourist’s fantasy and the residents’ realityMy desire to live in Rome germinated on a European holiday almost 20 years ago. I exited Trastevere tra…
- 5 days ago 8 Aug 20, 8:00pm - - After Wiley, I didn’t have a fight on my hands for once. Why did that feel so weird? | Hadley Freeman
- 6 days ago 8 Aug 20, 8:00am - - Most Queensland churchgoers say they support voluntary assisted dyingExclusive: New poll shows Queenslanders of all faiths are heavily in favour of voluntary assisted dying lawsQueensland churchgoers of all faiths overwhelmingly support the introduction of voluntary assisted dying laws, new research commissioned by eu…
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Z3 News
- newProphetic Dream Reveals Two Primary Culprits Instigating a Civil War Between ChristiansThe 43-minute message shown below shares a prophetic dream I received on August 6, 2020, in which God revealed a coming civil war between Christians and the identity of two of the primary culprits who are now instigating it. Warning: This revelation…
- 4 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 10:33pm - - newUrgent: Can You Bear What Jesus Is Telling This Generation?John 16:12 “There is so much more I want to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.” Jesus has begun to tell this generation things that most believers simply cannot bear. It is vital to remember Jesus said this to His 12 disciples, who had walked…
- 20 hours ago 13 Aug 20, 6:02am - - Covid-19 Will Lead to the Mark of the Beast / DON’T BE LUKEWARMDo NOT take a vaccine. This vaccine is not the mark of the beast, but do not take it. Be separate from the system of this world. Be renewed in your mind, by the Holy Ghost, and stay near and true to Christ. Honour the Lord Jesus Christ more than any…
- 2 days ago 11 Aug 20, 4:34pm - - Prophecy Update: A Warning to Those Ignoring the Warnings of the LordIn the 32-minute video shown below, I share a warning the Lord has given to Christians who have ignored the signs and warnings of the End of the Age, and to the leaders who have not prepared the people for the return of the Lord.Scripture Reference…
- 3 days ago 10 Aug 20, 7:39pm - - Mysterious White House Warning: “BLACKOUT – Brace Yourself” and EMP Preparation TipsUpdate 8/10/20 – Article “Trump press conference interrupted after shots fired outside White House”Video clip showing the phrase “BLACKOUT – Brace Yourself” which appeared on the bottom of the screen during a presentation by a Whirlpool…
- 4 days ago 10 Aug 20, 4:37am - - Urgent Message: Rise Up, CHURCH! Call for Solemn Assembly and Houses of Prayer! (LatterRain333)Note from Expat Gal:FYI – I am posting this for Elizabeth Marie so she may or may not see this post. I am not sure how frequently she is on Z3 News because she has her own website & community pages she maintains.Elizabeth & her husband have su…
- 4 days ago 9 Aug 20, 7:53pm - - Sept. 17–Nov. 3: Occupy the White House Movement to Usher in a “New World Order”Details hereFrom the group that brought us Occupy Wall Street 9 years ago….“We will lay siege to the White House. And we will sustain it for exactly fifty days. This is the #WhiteHouseSiege…#WhiteHouseSiege will electrify the U.S. election…
- 4 days ago 9 Aug 20, 4:26pm - - Warning of Freemason Plans: Two Large Events, Sept. 22nd, and Nov., Obama Returns; Trump “Removed” Before Christmas 2020!Youtube Channel, aminutetomidnite, shares information from Jeremy, an ex-32 Degree Freemason. Take this information prayerfully to God & to show you what steps you should take.Key things shared:Things will change dramatically….everything more t…
- 5 days ago 8 Aug 20, 6:42pm - - Totalitarian, Police State Coming Under the Guise of Safety and Efforts to Turn People Against Their NeighborHeartbreaking to watch what is happening in Victoria, Australia & other parts of the world under this militarized police, totalitarian efforts to keep us “safe”. Operation Sentinel, Operation Sentinel 2 & Operation Shielding sound like a nightma…
- 6 days ago 7 Aug 20, 3:11pm - - Should You Take The Vaccine? Key Points for an Informed DecisionIf you have not read Deborah’s post and detailed article, please do that now before you proceed. This article is focused on providing some additional details so that if you read Deborah’s article & this one, you will hopefully possess a strong e…
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