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A Virginia realtor and Christian minister has been found guilty by an ethics panel after he quoted Bible verses on social media. 

Less than a month after suffering a "health incident," which his attorneys blamed in part on the stress of defamatory comments made on social media against him, megachurch pastor T.D. Jakes has asked a California court to force Google to help him deal with misinformation posted about him on YouTube.

A judge has temporarily blocked a multisite megachurch in Pennsylvania from hosting outdoor tent services on a property due to noise complaints from members of the local community.

Authorities detained a California man and seized guns and ammunition from his home in the ongoing investigation into the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin.

Has a megachurch pastor already pulled the plug on an app that features an AI version for himself offering prayer for a monthly fee of nearly $50 per month?

The head of a Texas school district says the Bible had to be removed from school libraries because of a new state law prohibiting explicit books. 

The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty awarded a group of residents in Sweetwater, Texas, this week for pushing back against a resident who attempted to have a Nativity scene outside their local courthouse removed.

"I Kissed Dating Goodbye" author Joshua Harris recently shared an “updated” version of his apology addressing the impact of his work, apologizing specifically to the “LGBTQ+” community and those negatively affected by purity culture. 

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a complaint against a Georgia city for trying to permanently close down a Christian charity that ministers to the homeless.

The conservative religious organization the Catholic League has unveiled a new Christmas-themed billboard in response to an atheist organization’s display at the Wisconsin state Capitol.

A white cross perched on a hilltop overlooking a private Christian university withstood the flames of a raging wildfire that destroyed thousands of acres around Malibu, with the school’s students and faculty looking to the cross’s survival as a symbol of hope. 

The motive behind a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, where a student murdered a teacher and a student and injured several others, appears to be the result of "a combination of factors," authorities said Tuesday. 

An animated Christmas movie on Netflix has sparked controversy over a scene where children put on a production of the biblical Nativity story that features a song by Madonna, a singer who has argued in the past that Jesus supports abortion.

Psychiatrist Jordan Peterson has relocated to the United States as the Canadian Parliament considers legislation he believes would transform his home country into a “totalitarian hell hole.” 

A California street preacher arrested while evangelizing to concert-goers outside a public events arena no longer faces charges after a religious freedom law firm argued that law enforcement made an “unfortunate and serious mistake” that resulted in the violation of the pastor’s First Amendment rights. 

Members of religious groups faced harassment by either governmental actors or social groups in a record number of countries and territories as a new Pew Research Center analysis finds acts of hostility against Christians are on the rise. 

Despite skyrocketing violence against churches and pro-life organizations, the U.S. Department of Justice didn't prosecute anyone under the FACE Act for such crimes against churches and prosecuted only two attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers, according to a recent congressional hearing. 

A watchdog group crowned Candace Owens as the 2024 "Antisemite of the Year," highlighting the political pundit's remarks about the Holocaust, Israel and the Jewish community. 

The Ohio Senate has passed a bill that advances parental rights issues, including allowing public school students to be taken off campus during school hours to have religious instruction.

The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear oral arguments in a case that will determine if South Carolina can lawfully defund Planned Parenthood for providing elective abortions.

U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson drew scorn on social media for her debut last weekend in a queer-themed musical on Broadway in New York City.

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed concerns over a series of mysterious drone sightings near his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, claiming that the government knows more about the situation than it has revealed to the public. 

President-elect Donald Trump held a wide-ranging press conference Monday at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, that lasted nearly an hour and 15 minutes. Fielding questions on a sweeping array of topics, here are five highlights.

ABC News agreed to pay $15 million to President-elect Donald Trump's presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit after ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos falsely claimed earlier this year that Trump had been found "liable for rape" against writer E. Jean Carroll.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick believes the Biden administration's purported plans to sell unused parts of the wall on the United States-Mexico border is a "ruse" designed to appease the "radical left."

Texas' attorney general has filed a lawsuit against a New York physician, accusing her of illegally sending abortion-inducing drugs to residents in Texas. The civil complaint seeks penalties against the doctor, who allegedly provided the pills through telehealth services and delivered them by mail.

U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black was hospitalized after suffering a “subdural hematoma,” a bleeding near the brain that can occur after a head injury. He received care from the Capitol physician, Dr. Brian Monahan, according to a statement by the Office of the U.S. Senate Chaplain.

Out of those who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, at least some of those who broke the law were FBI informants, according to the 88-page report released Thursday by U.S. Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz. Here are four key takeaways.

The mayor of New York City is drawing attention to the hundreds of thousands of missing migrant children trafficked into the United States amid the surge of illegal immigration under the Biden administration. 

The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal in a case surrounding the Catholic Charities Bureau’s fight to have a religious tax exemption in Wisconsin.

Life doesn’t always make sense, and neither do God’s ways—yet that’s exactly why we can trust Him. Think about it: astronauts stranded in space is a problem we struggle to solve, but Jesus made an even greater journey from heaven to earth in the humblest way possible. Instead of coming as a king or making a dramatic entrance, He chose to be born in a stable, live in obscurity, and die a humiliating death—all to fulfill God’s plan of redemption. His ways may be beyond our understanding, but that’s what makes His love and kindness even more worthy of our trust.

The fight for life took center stage in 2024, with major shifts in political platforms and cultural battles. Chemical abortion became a focal point, with expanded access and misinformation fueling the debate, while artificial reproductive technologies raised ethical concerns about the creation and destruction of life. Despite challenges, there were victories, like West Virginia's ban on euthanasia and a few states defending life at the ballot box. Now more than ever, the Church must rise to protect the sanctity of every life, recognizing its God-given value.

A Swiss church has introduced an AI Jesus avatar, offering biblical advice in multiple languages, raising questions about the role of technology in faith. However, true transformation comes not from advice alone but from a relationship with the living Christ, who forgives, heals, and restores as seen in Mark 2. Genuine discipleship demands full submission to Jesus as Lord, challenging believers to live with bold faith that impacts the world.

The heartbreaking attack at Abundant Life Christian School reveals deeper issues that laws alone can’t fix. Broken families, a loss of meaning, and a culture of despair are at the root of such tragedies. True healing starts with the family and the Church, where love, truth, and belonging can rebuild what’s been lost. Now is the time for Christians to rise up, offering hope and trusting in God to transform hearts.

The enduring significance of Santa Claus is explored through a connection to the historical St. Nicholas, a devout Christian known for his generosity and love for children. By embracing the Santa tradition while grounding it in the true story of St. Nicholas’ faith and charitable acts, families can honor both the magic of Santa and the deeper meaning of Christmas. Reclaiming the spiritual roots of Santa’s story offers a way to deepen faith and preserve the joy and wonder of the season.

Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program saw a significant rise in 2023, with 15,300 people ending their lives through physician-assisted suicide, making it the country’s fifth leading cause of death. While Canada’s laws remain among the least restrictive globally, recent developments—including expanding eligibility criteria and increasing oversight—highlight growing concerns about the program’s potential for abuse. The debate raises moral and spiritual questions about life’s sanctity, personal responsibility, and the role of faith in trusting God’s plan, even in the face of suffering.

After Assad’s regime collapse, U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Syria aimed to prevent advanced weapons from falling into the wrong hands. The chaos of Syria’s ongoing conflict continues to raise concerns for regional stability and the safety of vulnerable communities, including Christians. While war is tragic, Christian thought wrestles with the tension between pursuing peace and the necessity of just force to protect the innocent and confront evil in a broken world.

Public anxiety is growing over mysterious drone sightings in the northeast United States, fueled by insufficient communication from government authorities and a lack of transparency. While officials insist there is no security threat, the situation highlights deeper societal concerns about trust in leadership and the spread of conspiracy theories. This moment of uncertainty points to a greater spiritual truth: trust in God, earned through His sacrificial love, brings the peace and stability that human systems often fail to provide.

The devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which claimed over 200,000 lives, raises age-old questions about suffering, blame, and the role of God in natural disasters. While some, like journalist David Brooks, initially wrestled with despair over nature's apparent randomness, theologians point to the Christian understanding of a fallen world — broken by humanity's sin — yet redeemed through Christ's incarnation and resurrection. Chuck Colson and others remind us that, despite tragedy, God is present, offering hope, not despair, as creation groans for its ultimate restoration.

Mysterious drone sightings over the U.S. and abroad have raised concerns about national security and technological vulnerabilities, with authorities unable to determine their origin or intent. As these phenomena highlight human limitations in a chaotic and dangerous world, the article explores parallels between rising global tensions, spiritual decline, and humanity’s need for God. It concludes by emphasizing the power and majesty of God, urging readers to approach Him with humility and courage in these uncertain times.

Authorities say at least five people have been killed, including a child, and more than 200 injured after a car drove into a crowd at a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg. The German chancellor has expressed his shock about the apparent attack.

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The second oldest church in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, was among sites hit by Russian ballistic missiles and other weapons, killing at least two personals and injuring over 20 people, a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin said his forces were winning on the bloodstained frontlines.

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U.S. officials expressed to Politico their concern over a potential nightmare scenario involving an ISIS jailbreak, which could instantly create a "ticking time bomb" by forming a terrorist army in Syria.

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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., introduced a new stopgap plan late Thursday afternoon after consulting with members of President-elect Donald Trump’s team earlier in the day – with a partial government shutdown looming late Friday.

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U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump received a major legal victory Thursday as a court in the U.S. state of Georgia disqualified the Atlanta prosecutor who brought an election interference case against him and his allies.

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Russia is moving advanced air defense systems and weapons from Syria to Libya following the ouster of long-time Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, a close ally, Libyan officials said Thursday.

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Christians expressed concern Thursday about the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Syria, a day after gunmen attacked an Orthodox church in the west-central city of Hama following other anti-Christian incidents.

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The United States Department of Justice has filed suit against the city of Brunswick in Georgia for wrongfully trying to shut down a Christian charity that has served the homeless since 2014, the Christian Post reports.

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A Christian family in Pakistan’s Sindh Province is rejoicing over the return of their 15-year-old daughter after she escaped from the Islamist who abducted her and forced her to marry him earlier this year, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

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After an empty school in central Israel was damaged by a partially intercepted Houthi missile overnight, Israel carried out retaliatory air strikes in Yemen which killed nine people on Thursday morning, Deutsche Welle (DW) reports. No one was injured in the Houthi strike but extensive damage was caused to the school and to surrounding cars in Ramat Gan near Tel Aviv.

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The Christian community in northern Mozambique prepares for a violent Christmas after at least ten more Christians were killed by Islamists in the closing days of November, Worthy News learned Wednesday.

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Two house church pastors in Vietnam have been wounded in separate shooting incidents they each believe are connected to their congregations not not being registered with the Vietnamese communist government, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

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Three Iranian Christians, who were previously known as Muslims, have been released after ten days in detention just weeks after another Christian was freed after years in jail for his faith, Christians say.

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The Pepperdine Christian university in Malibu, California is thanking God for hope after a 20-foot wooden cross set up by the school memorial survived the recent devastating wildfire that destroyed thousands of acres of land surrounding it. The Franklin Fire began on December 9 in Los Angeles county.

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Sparking UN concerns that Israel may seek to annex the bordering 1974 demilitarized buffer zone in Syrian territory, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that Israel Defense Forces will remain in that area until another arrangement is in place “that ensures Israel’s security,” the Associated Press reports.

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Having blamed both the US and Israel for the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the hands of Islamic insurgents Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on December 1, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated Tuesday that Israelis would be “greatly mistaken” to think the uprising in next-door Syria is now over, the Jerusalem Post reports.

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A unanimous ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court may pave the way for challenges to a federal deportation plan under the incoming Trump administration to be defeated.

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The stopgap funding bill to avoid a government shutdown Friday appeared to collapse Wednesday night after President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance said they opposed it.

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The U.S. Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will hear arguments on Jan. 10 regarding the constitutionality of a federal law that could potentially ban TikTok in the United States and cut off access to its tens of millions of American users.

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The United Nations’ top atomic regulator has warned that reviving a nuclear deal with Iran is “no longer useful” as the Islamic Republic is on the verge of having nuclear weapons.

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The United States military says it has killed 12 fighters of the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, in Syria amid concerns it will carve out a caliphate in central areas of the country.

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Europe’s largest economy plunged into political turmoil Tuesday after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence, while in neighboring France, new Premier François Bayrou struggled to raise support for France's budget without being overthrown.

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At least 14 people were dead and hundreds injured Wednesday after an earthquake of magnitude 7.3, described as the region’s worst in decades, rocked the island nation of Vanuatu, officials said.

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The US God Behind Bars (GBB) ministry has reported baptizing more than 140 incarcerated women across America in the last three months, CBN News reported on December 17.

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Amid ongoing extreme violence by radicalized Fulani Islamic herdsmen and other terror groups against Christians in Nigeria, fears are growing for a retired Anglican archbishop and his driver who went missing in Anambra state on December 6, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

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What is it like to live in a country where celebrations like Christmas and Holy Week have been abolished by law? This is the reality in Uruguay, a nation of 10 million people, often regarded as the most secularized country in the Americas. Just north of Uruguay, Brazil offers a contrasting landscape—evangelicals are on the Read more...

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There’s something unmistakable about cracking open the spine of a new book or getting a whiff of that library-stack smell. Sitting with printed words invites readers to slow down—to savor and delight in ideas, reporting, arguments, and well-wrought turns of phrase. While digital information snowballs, the printed page invites us into a curated conversation through Read more...

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Some of the stories we publish at Christianity Today are “clicky.” They’re news reports about well-known people or organizations. They’re opinion pieces with provocative titles. They’re movie reviews of the year’s biggest films. But some of our most compelling, important, and inspiring stories are not clicky. They are reported from lesser-known places—lesser-known, at least, for Read more...

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For many writers, putting hundreds or thousands of words on the page is not the most difficult part of writing. It is rather the ideation phase, the task of coming up with what we call the pitch, the angle, or the take and then determining whether the idea we’ve gotten is worth anything: if it Read more...

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How do you sum up an entire year? Here at CT, we’re taking a stab at it by revisiting our most-read pieces from 2024. Readership, of course, is only one measure of an article’s import, success, and value. If you browse our other end-of-year listicles, you’ll find we’re also curating stories by genre (like book Read more...

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Selected by CT editors, below is our coverage of significant developments and cultural challenges for Christians in the Greater Middle East and Africa, arranged in chronological order of publication: Thank you for reading stories by Christianity Today’s global team in 2024. We regularly translate our work into more than half a dozen languages. Learn more Read more...

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Sixty percent of the world population lives in Asia, including a growing and active Christian community. This year, the top ten Asia stories on CT’s website focused on India, China, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Read these stories (arranged with the most-read story first) below: Thank you for reading stories by Christianity Today’s global team in 2024. Read more...

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Earlier this year, videos of Fijian rugby players singing hymns from the Olympic Village in Paris began to circulate on social media. As their voices traveled through the commune, curious athletes took out their phones and shared the music and its messages with the rest of the world.  These enchanting expressions of faith prompted a Read more...

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Browse our lists of 2024’s big stories, book reviews, podcasts, obituaries, testimonies, and more. You can also read this year’s top ten discoveries in biblical archaeology, along with our most read stories of the global church. This year, CT Global also produced more than 5,000 translations—including these most-read articles in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Indonesian, Arabic, Read more...

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In 2024, The Bulletin—Christianity Today’s flagship news podcast—hosted thought-provoking conversations with dynamic guests. Each episode explores the people, events, and issues shaping our world, with an eye to how Christians can respond with wise and measured discourse. These conversations on headlining topics feature engaging discussion, incisive analysis, and gospel-grounded hope in a polarized season. Thanks Read more...

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