Widespread Use of Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan Hundreds of prisoners in Pakistan remain incarcerated under blasphemy charges, many from minority religions such as Hinduism and Christianity. Rights groups report they face severe discrimination and mistreatment …
The Rev. Hunt Priest, founder of Ligare—a society promoting the integration of psychedelics into Christian pastoral care—has been deposed from the Episcopal Church by Bishop Frank Logue of Georgia. The decision follows a 13-month Title …
Financial Strains on Vulnerable Institutions A sharp decline in international student enrollment has unsettled colleges nationwide, with small schools most at risk. Institutions like the University of Central Missouri, which generates nearly a quarter of …
Memphis Remains Epicenter of Payday Lending Crisis Payday loan shops dominate Memphis, outnumbering Starbucks and McDonald’s combined. These businesses advertise “free money” and “flexible payment options,” but critics argue they exploit low-income residents with exorbitant …
Sermon Inspires Reflection on Mothers’ Role On March 10, 2024, Bishop David Kodia preached at St. Michael and All Angels Cathedral in Bondo, Kenya. He emphasized the biblical account of Jesus healing a blind man, …
A federal judge has ruled that Minnesota cannot bar religious colleges from participating in a popular state-funded college credit program for high school students. U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel found that a 2023 law excluding …
A United States District Court has issued a preliminary injunction ensuring Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) in North Carolina will remain accredited as classes begin Sept. 2. The historically African American institution, affiliated with The Episcopal …
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has dropped its lawsuit against Grand Canyon Education, the primary service provider for Grand Canyon University (GCU). The decision brings to a close nearly two years of legal action targeting …
Dauphin Way Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama, is selling its 19-acre campus for $28.5 million. The sale marks a significant shift for the congregation, which was once considered one of the largest churches in the …
On August 10, Berean Baptist Church in Brooklyn marked its 175th anniversary with the debut of a six-part documentary series titled The Audacity of Faith: Freedom From, Freedom To. The series, shown during Sunday worship, …