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EU Anti-Christian Report Sparks Concerns Over 'Slide into Godlessness,' Politician Warns

A Hungarian government official has criticized progressive activists within the European Union, accusing them of producing a report that targets Christianity and weaken its influence in Europe.

NT Wright Disputes Idea of Early Christians Expecting Soon-Coming End of Days
Renowned New Testament scholar N.T. Wright recently challenged the common assumption that Jesus and the apostle Paul believed the world would end within a single generation.
Court Bars Fla. Teachers from Forcing Students and Staff to Use Preferred Pronouns
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a high school math teacher who is male but identifies as a woman, could not demand the use of feminine pronouns or the honorific “Ms.” The controversy centered around a state law enacted in 2023.
Christian Singer Tori Kelly Shares Joyful News of Pregnancy: ‘A Gift from God’
Christian and Grammy-winning singer Tori Kelly has announced she is expecting her first child, describing the pregnancy as “a gift from God,” with her husband André Murillo. Kelly shared her joyful news.

Most Protestant Churches Still Use Plate Passing Over Digital Giving, Study Finds

Most Protestant churches across the United States continue to passing a plate or basket remains the most common practice compared to digital giving or collection boxes, according to a recent survey conducted by Lifeway Research. The survey, which involved 1,003 Protestant pastors, revealed that nearly three in four pastors reported that their churches collect physical offerings by passing something around during the service.

Pakistan Court Exonerates Two Christian Boys Wrongly Accused of Blasphemy
A court in Lahore, Pakistan, has acquitted two Christian youths of false blasphemy charges stemming from a minor dispute. Adil Babar, 20, and Simon Nadeem, 16, who were 18 and 14 respectively when charged in 2023, were cleared of accusations under Section 295-A of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, according to Supreme Court Advocate Naseeb Anjum.
IRS Affirms Pastors' Political Endorsements Do Not Violate Johnson Amendment
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on Monday that pastors and other religious leaders are now permitted to endorse political candidates to their congregations without risking their tax-exempt status under the longstanding Johnson Amendment. This decision marks a significant shift in the interpretation of the law, which has been in effect since 1954.
Pastor Who Fought Teen Gunman Calls for Evangelization of the Youth
A pastor, who was tackling a teenage gunman during a carjacking in Baltimore, Maryland, in June, is emphasizing the importance of introducing Jesus Christ to a young, godless generation. According to an affidavit cited by WBALTV, the Rev. Kenneth Moales Jr., who leads the Pentecostal Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bridgeport, detailed his experience.