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US religious groups challenge new immigrant enforcement policies
A United States Federal Judge has granted an injunction that will prevent immigration agents from carrying out operations in places of worship after a group of religious organisations launched a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new enforcement policies.
Gateway Church founder Robert Morris charged with child sex abuse
Robert Morris, founding pastor of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, was indicted on five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child by a multi-county grand jury in Oklahoma on Wednesday. The indictment stems from allegations made by Cindy Clemishire last June that he sexually abused her over multiple years in the 1980s, beginning when she was 12.
'I’m on the last lap,' says evangelical stalwart John MacArthur
Pastor John MacArthur, who appeared frail, delivered a video message to the Shepherds Conference, expressing gratitude for ongoing support, while acknowledging that he is on his “last lap” as he continues to recover after seven weeks in the hospital.
TD Jakes denies claims he 'harbored carnal desires' for men in defense of defamation lawsuit
Megachurch Pastor TD Jakes has formally denied allegations he sexually assaulted former pastor Duane Youngblood when he was a teenager or his older brother, Pastor Richard Edwin Youngblood, in a legal response to a motion seeking to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against his accusers.
Rick Warren apologises for suggesting Jesus was a centrist
Pastor Rick Warren has been criticised after apparently suggesting that Jesus Christ was a political centrist.
Hillsong Church loses another US campus as San Francisco location separates
The number of Hillsong Church campuses in America has now fallen to just five after leaders in the global Australia-based megachurch announced Sunday that Hillsong San Francisco â led by pastors Brenden and Jacqui Brown â is separating from the Hillsong brand and will be independently run under a new name.
Majority of US teens 'motivated' to know about Jesus
A new survey has suggested that the vast majority of American teens have at least a passing interest in knowing more about Jesus.
When is 'aid' not Christian?
The USAID controversy has sparked a fierce debate over government funding of abortions, controversial LGBT activities and even promotion of atheism in the poorest countries of the world.
Independent investigation into IHOPKC's Mike Bickle publishes findings
International House of Prayer Kansas City's disgraced founder Mike Bickle used predatory tactics and spiritual manipulation to sexually abuse at least 17 females, including minors, according to the findings of an independent investigative report. One victim claims she was so gaslit by Bickle he made her read Psalm 51 after sexual encounters.
Why Trump has delighted pro-lifers across the world: the President's rapid series of measures to limit abortion
Pro-life groups across the world have been celebrating during the first days of the second presidency of Donald Trump after a number of significant victories to the cause of the unborn in the US.
Donald Trump pledges to end anti-Christian bias
Donald Trump has said that he will be creating a White House task force charged with destroying anti-Christian bias within the federal government.
Pro-life Americans hope Trump will defund Planned Parenthood
While Trump may have ruled out a federal ban on abortion, pro-life activists hope the returning president will take other steps to reduce abortion.
Trump pardons pro-life activists jailed for protesting at abortion clinics
"Many of them are elderly people. They should not have been prosecuted," said Trump.
Churches are no longer off-limits for immigration arrests under Trump
Authorities in the US have been given the green light by the Trump administration to arrest undocumented migrants at schools, churches and hospitals.
Bishop defends comments aimed at Trump during sermon
The sermon ignited a strong reaction from Trump, who criticized the service as "not good" and labelled Budde a "radical left, hardline Trump hater" on social media.
Trump rails against bishop who rebuked him over LGBT stance
US President Donald Trump has hit out at a bishop who rebuked him during the National Prayer Service on Tuesday morning over his LGBT views and immigration policies.