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Open Doors Lists Nations Where Christians Suffer Most

North Korea tops the Open Doors "World Watch List" of countries where Christians are persecuted. The annual list ranks countries according to the...

Open Doors Lists Nations Where Christians Suffer Most

ECUSA's Financial Shortfall Suggests Member Disapproval

Donations to the Episcopal Church USA are down this year as local dioceses have withheld or redirected contributions to protest the church's first...

ECUSA's Financial Shortfall Suggests Member Disapproval

Mel Gibson: 'Passion' Will 'Bring People Closer Together'

Great artist? Gifted educator? Intense? Are we talking about "Mad Max," the young "Maverick," the guy who quipped his way through all those "Lethal...

Mel Gibson: 'Passion' Will 'Bring People Closer Together'

Commission Cites 11 Countries as Religious Liberty Violators

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has urged Secretary of State Colin Powell to designate 11 countries as severe violators of...

Commission Cites 11 Countries as Religious Liberty Violators

Company's 'Tolerance' Clause Prompts Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

A Denver man is suing ATT Broadband after he was fired for refusing to sign off on "tolerance" portions of the company's employee handbook that he...

Company's 'Tolerance' Clause Prompts Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

Enthusiasm, Caution as Screening of Jesus Movie Nears

A week before Mel Gibson's controversial movie on Jesus' crucifixion reaches public screens, churches in Australia and New Zealand have booked...

Enthusiasm, Caution as Screening of Jesus Movie Nears

Activist: Chinese Conference 'Staged' Communist Propaganda

An outspoken Christian activist based in Wisconsin is leading an informational protest this year at an annual symposium on ministry in the People's...

Activist: Chinese Conference 'Staged' Communist Propaganda

Missionaries Urge Teens to Answer God's Call

Missionaries Urge Teens to Answer God's Call

Conservative Pastor Claims Ministry Made Presbytery 'Uneasy'

The Presbyterian Church USA has disavowed the ministry of a theologically conservative pastor who has spoken out against the denomination's support...

Conservative Pastor Claims Ministry Made Presbytery 'Uneasy'

Methodists Next in Line to Address Homosexual Clergy Issue?

It appears the stage is set for the next denominational showdown over homosexual clergy.

Methodists Next in Line to Address Homosexual Clergy Issue?

Compromise Reached on Pre-'Passion' Movie Ad

The Baptist General Convention of Texas says AMC Theaters has tentatively agreed to show a modified version of a 30-second ad timed to coincide...

Compromise Reached on Pre-'Passion' Movie Ad

Ten Commandments Return to Alabama Judicial Building

The Ten Commandments have returned to the Alabama Judicial Building, but this time, they don't stand alone. The Commandments are part of a larger...

Ten Commandments Return to Alabama Judicial Building

Traditional Moral Views Continue to Fade in U.S.

According to a recent poll, more than half of all Americans believe having children outside wedlock is morally acceptable, demonstrating that the...

Traditional Moral Views Continue to Fade in U.S.

Episcopal Bishop: Tolerance of Heresy Better Than Schism

The Episcopal bishop of Virginia has told his diocese's annual meeting that it's better to live with heresy than split the denomination over...

Episcopal Bishop: Tolerance of Heresy Better Than Schism

Religious Freedom Advocates Wary of New Afghan Constitution

A ministry dedicated to the persecuted Christian Church says the recently unveiled Afghan constitution raises serious questions about the future of...

Religious Freedom Advocates Wary of New Afghan Constitution