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International
The Promised Law: Egypt Authorizes New Churches
(UPDATED) After more than 160 years, restrictions on church building—including requiring Christians to get permission from the country’s president—are finally eased.
September 1, 2016 01:00 PM
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Teens Read Bible More During the School Year
The latest study from Barna also shows how many teens think the Bible offers hope, and whether their house rules are influenced by Scripture.
August 31, 2016 08:00 AM
International
A Splintered Boko Haram Becomes an Even Greater Threat to Christians
The plight of the 218 kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls remains uncertain after a recent split in the world’s deadliest terrorist group.
August 23, 2016 08:00 AM
International
Southern Africans Set to Test Anglican Ban on Same-Sex Unions
The province is scheduled to vote on gay clergy and blessing civil unions.
August 19, 2016 09:00 AM
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Same-Sex Couples More Likely to Ask Presbyterian Pastors to Marry Them
More pastors are open to LGBT people serving in their churches than being married there, LifeWay finds.
August 18, 2016 10:00 AM
International
Indian Supreme Court: State Response to Anti-Christian Mob Violence ‘Inadequate’
The chief justice also said it was "very disturbing" that so many perpetrators had not yet been brought to justice.
August 15, 2016 08:15 AM
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Celebs from Michael Phelps to Kim Kardashian Want a Purpose-Driven Life
The bestseller's buzz has not died down 15 years later.
August 12, 2016 09:00 AM
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Largest For-Profit Christian College to Open Seminary This Fall
Grand Canyon University recently failed to take itself off the market.
August 11, 2016 09:00 AM
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California Lawmaker Drops Controversial Proposal to Regulate Religious Colleges
SB 1146 won't be the religious liberty threat many Christians feared.
August 10, 2016 01:56 PM
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Clergy Working Fewer Hours, Getting Paid More
Counting the cost is getting easier.
August 10, 2016 09:00 AM
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