Catholic League president Bill Donohue blasted Democrat Joe Biden after he failed to mention God in his National Day of Prayer address.
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Another church in Canada has been forcibly closed for defying lockdown orders. Read the pastor’s epic response.
Trinity Bible Chapel in Ontario has refused to close, despite more than $40 million in fines and harassment of its members. Months ago, the church published a statement explaining why they believe this defiance honors Christ.
This weekend, authorities forcibly locked the doors.
The United Methodist Church leaders file to create new denomination, separate over issues of sexuality and gender
America’s third-largest Christian denomination – the United Methodist Church – is splitting as conservative pastors aim to create a new denomination that will adhere to traditional biblical teachings.
Methodist church leaders have formed a new denomination – called the Global Methodist Church (GMC) – and filed for formal separation from the UMC over the latter’s growing acceptance of modern teachings on sexuality and gender.
‘Christian Nationalism’ Is an Invention of Christian Bashers
Scholars rightly take umbrage when pundits and activists exploit their work for political purposes. The latest example, at least in religious circles, is the way in which a new book, “Secular Surge: A New Fault Line in American Politics,” is being received by militant secularists.
Christian Baker Back in Court After Refusing to Make Gender ‘Transition’ Cake
Jack Phillips is back in court, and every American has a stake in the outcome.
The owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Lakewood, Colorado, is best known already for winning a 2018 decision in the U.S. Supreme Court over his treatment by the state’s laughably named Civil Rights Commission and its blatant discrimination against his Christian beliefs.
Now, he’s in a courtroom again, with those same beliefs under a new attack.
Christ studied as gender ‘nonbinary’ in ‘Radical Jesus’ college course — but conservative theologian takes issue with that view
‘Jesus is gender-nonconforming, doubly-gendered, or not traditionally male in these and other passages’.
Pope Francis Encourages Iraq’s Christians to Forgive and Rebuild
Pope Francis Sunday visited Christian communities in Iraq’s north, where the Islamic State group carried out its worst devastation, to bring encouragement and solace to those who suffered numerous atrocities and are trying to rebuild their homes and lives. Iraqis are also hoping to rebuild trust and hope for the future.
Religion vs. State Day 2: should churches in B.C. really be closed?
On Tuesday, I went back to the Vancouver courts to report on the second day of a Supreme Court of British Columbia hearing, where Chief Justice Christopher Hinkson is set to rule on a legal challenge that was filed by the the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms. The JCCF is challenging the B.C. government’s restrictions against peaceful protests and in-person worship services.
Pastor Coates denied bail
Pastor James Coates has been denied bail and will stay behind bars until his trial in May.
Justice Peter B. Michalyshyn, in the Edmonton Court of Queen’s Bench, made the ruling Friday morning stating the pastor’s continued detention was “justified” and “necessary.”
“Pastor Coates is bound by the rule of law. His refusal to the condition of release and multiple noncompliances with the stated intent to continue concerns public safety,” Michalyshyn said.
‘Churmosquagogue’ center in Berlin to serve Jews, Christians and Muslims
“The idea is pretty simple,” Roland Stolte, a Christian theologian who helped start the project told The Guardian. “We wanted to build a house of prayer and learning, where these three religions could co-exist while each retaining their own identity.”
Living in an alternate reality.
Why China is terrified of Christianity
From destroying churches to jailing priests, the Communist Party is bent on eliminating religion
Religious freedom in China is facing the most severe crackdown since the Cultural Revolution — and most people don’t even realise. Yes, in the past year, the plight of the predominantly Muslim Uighurs has drawn increasing attention. At least a million, perhaps as many as three million, have been incarcerated in prison camps, where they face systematic torture, rape, slave labour and forced sterilisation. Likewise, the continued persecution of Falun Gong, a Chinese spiritual discipline in the Buddhist tradition, has inspired worldwide condemnation.
Man with ‘Psychiatric Problems’ Beats French Priest During Mass
Investigators also claimed that, so far, “there is nothing in this man’s behaviour to suggest that these acts were committed in connection with religious radicalisation, or for racist reasons”.
‘We Simply Desire to Worship Our Lord’: Canadian Church Fined for Holding In-Person Worship Service
A Canadian church was fined for a second time due to holding an in-person worship service, despite orders banning large gatherings during the pandemic.
German police raid church service with over 100 maskless worshippers
A police statement said more than 100 attendees were facing charges for violating coronavirus restrictions on congregating, social distancing and communal singing. Some of the individuals present, particularly the organizers, may face hefty fines.