China is Increasing the Suppression of Christians in Secret Churches
The crackdown on underground Zion Church Christians and their leaders seems to be escalating, as the Chinese government is now targeting lawyers who come to their aid. Reports indicate that lawyer Zhang Kai has had his law license revoked, while several others have experienced suspensions or received verbal warnings for their involvement. China asserts that […]
Is it appropriate for Christians to watch ‘Stranger Things’ on Netflix?
Exploring the Controversy Around “Stranger Things” Netflix’s hit series “Stranger Things” weaves a complex narrative filled with secretive government experiments and eerie supernatural entities. It’s one of the platform’s biggest successes, gaining massive popularity among viewers. Interestingly, despite its heavy horror elements, some Christian audiences resonate with the show due to its exploration of themes […]
Christians Are the Most Persecuted Religious Group Worldwide, Says Archbishop
The Holy See’s envoy to the United Nations in Geneva has urged governments to enhance protections for religious freedom, emphasizing that Christianity ranks as the most persecuted religion globally. In a statement on March 3, Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, the Permanent Monitor of the Holy See to the UN, highlighted that hundreds of millions of Christians […]
Oscars Honor Acts of Domestic Terrorism Targeting White Christians
Review of “Battles Continue One After Another” Paul Thomas Anderson’s film, Battles Continue One After Another, isn’t just a mediocre movie; it also crosses moral boundaries by inciting violence against white Christians. As expected, the increasingly irrelevant Academy Awards had a rough time at the box office on Sunday night, securing six Oscars, including Best […]
Caring for each other: Lessons on community from the early Christians
The Bible conveys a clear message: Christians are called to have compassion for one another. It seems straightforward, doesn’t it? Essentially, it translates to “Love one another.” However, I wonder if it’s really as simple as it sounds. Practical guidance on how to live this out can seem elusive. Maybe a logical starting point is […]
40% of Christians believe AI has assisted them in studying the Bible and praying
AI’s Growing Trust Among U.S. Adults A significant number of adults in the U.S. now perceive advice from artificial intelligence as reliable as that from a pastor. This surprising finding comes from a recent study conducted by the Barna Group in collaboration with Grow, which was shared at the National Religious Broadcasters Conference in Nashville, […]
New Prayer App Inspires Christians to Set Aside Time for Weekday Prayers
New Prayer App Aims to Help Christians Stay Connected Between Sundays For weekly churchgoers, Sunday morning prayers often transform into a cherished ritual. It’s a time to prioritize faith, sing songs of worship, and gain insights from sermons in the company of loved ones. Yet, as Monday dawns, the motivation can start to wane, and […]
Do Christians Need to Accept Dinosaurs? Is There Harmony Between the Bible and Science?
Understanding Christian Perspectives on Dinosaurs It’s hard to say what every Christian thinks about dinosaurs, but I think some might dismiss their existence for a couple of reasons. First, the Bible only references two creatures that resemble dinosaurs, and there’s no evidence of them today—perhaps they were just made up. Second, the existence of dinosaurs […]
19 Christians Die in Protest Against the Regime
What if what we think of as freedom isn’t really freedom at all? Do you still hold onto your beliefs? Would you stand by Jesus even if it led to persecution? Or worse, death? In Iran, a country among many where following Christ can be quite dangerous, doing so can come at a significant cost, […]
What Christians Should Understand About the Effects of the Government Shutdown with the DHS
With the looming government shutdown, it feels almost theatrical in Washington, D.C., complete with a sense of foreboding. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is caught in the middle of this standoff. As of now, there’s been no agreement reached, and discussions will pause for the week since funding for DHS will expire at midnight […]