An Ohio man named Aimenn D. Penny has been indicted for violating the Church Arson Prevention Act by using Molotov cocktails against the Community Church of Chesterland in an attempt to burn it down. He was also indicted on one count of using fire to commit a federal felony, one count of malicious use of
For the first time in the history of SXSW, a group of Austin-area churches were given approval to host an officially sanctioned evangelistic gathering at the famous SXSW annual conference earlier this month. Excited by the opportunity and committed to making it the best it could be, they asked Andrew Palau and the Palau Association,
Today, leading film production company Cinedigm announced a major step towards becoming the premier provider of Faith & Family content with the acquisition of movie review and ratings service Dove.org and faith-based streaming platform Christian Cinema from Giving Company. These two well-known brands will be combined with Cinedigm's existing Dove Channel streaming service, providing a
Jason Williams, a researcher and writer interviewed dozens of attendees at the Asbury University revival for three days. The resulting "Lessons from Asbury Awakening” report reveals several significant findings. Many young people face intense pressure from social media, peers, and cancel culture. This pressure makes them feel unsafe sharing their personal feelings and prayer requests in
The Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, under the leadership of Archbishop Alexander K. Sample, has implemented a policy to guide schools on how to handle transgender students. It is a comprehensive model that empathizes with those with gender dysphoria while being steadfast in opposing gender ideology. The policy is intended for Catholic schools and all
As the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approached, Pope Francis delivered an appeal for peace and urged leaders to take action to end the conflict. In his weekly general audience on February 22, the pope spoke about the war's sad and destructive impact on the people of Ukraine, expressing his concern for the
California is known for many things, from its famous landmarks to its diverse culture. But many people don't realize that the state has also played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in the United States. The state has seen several religious movements, revivals, and leaders that have shaped its Christian identity and contributed
According to the Illinois-based Slavic Gospel Association (SGA), the orphan crisis in Ukraine and Russia has intensified due to the ongoing war. The children are being taken away to overcrowded orphanages far away from their families, and the effects are dire. Most of these kids are from war-affected families, abandoned by drug-addicted and alcoholic parents,
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with the City of Lansing, Michigan, to resolve allegations of religious accommodation and retaliation. The lawsuit claimed that the city violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by discriminating and retaliating against Sylvia Coleman, a Seventh-day Adventist and former detention officer with the city’s police
ChinaAid, an organization that monitors religious freedom in China, has released its annual report detailing the Communist Party of China's (CCP) oppression and persecution of Chinese Christians. The report is based on information from a network of Christians throughout the country, but it is not exhaustive due to the CCP's digital surveillance and totalitarian nature.