The Lion of Judah, a 11-foot-long, 1,134-pound bronze lion statue that has been dedicated in the holy city of Jerusalem this week, commemorates Jewish-Christian friendship. The statue is the creation of Max Greiner, an American …
Recent scandals throughout the United States show that pastoral misconduct has become far too common. However, Bob Smietana of Religion News Service writes that often, the reaction to that abuse is nearly as bad. The …
At least 50 worshippers — including many children — were killed in a southwestern Nigeria church on Pentecost Sunday. The mass killing was initiated by the gunmen by firing shots and detonating explosives in St. …
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Saying that persecuted people have to go into hiding “underground” is a common idiom. But in the case of at least one ancient archeological site, the saying may have been literal for ancient Christians. Matiate, …
In an interview on Apple Music, rapper and singer M.I.A. (Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam) recently recounted her journey of embracing Christianity after she had a vision of Jesus Christ. M.I.A. — who at one time said …
The New World Translation of the Christian Greek Scriptures, which is the Bible read and distributed by the restorationist denomination of Christianity, Jehovah’s Witnesses has been released in Mapudungun and is available in both printed …
After Florida pilot Kenneth Allen, 64, lost consciousness while operating a plane, 39-year-old Darren Harrison, came to the rescue. In spite of having no flying experience, Harrison was able to land the plane safely at …
For some faith leaders, the response to tragedy is thoughts, prayer and protest. The National Rifle Association’s annual convention met in Houston on May 27, two weeks after a racially motivated, 10-person massacre in Buffalo, …
On a Monday morning in late May, a family in NC’s Browns Summit woke up to the sound of their doorbell. The doorbell acted as their savior by making them aware of a fire in …