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Donald Trump promises to protect babies that survive abortion

Donald Trump has said there is a "sacrosanct moral duty" to protect babies born alive during botched abortions.

Over half of pastors predict a decline in church attendance post-Covid
Over half of pastors predict a decline in church attendance post-Covid

Over half of pastors think fewer Christians will return to church pews after the pandemic is over, a new survey by Barna suggests.

Tim Keller tells divided Americans to stop demonizing each other
Tim Keller tells divided Americans to stop demonizing each other

The respected pastor said it was "triply wrong" when Christians do it.

Pastor in intensive care with Covid-19 after telling congregants they don't need to wear face masks
Pastor in intensive care with Covid-19 after telling congregants they don't need to wear face masks

A pastor who told his congregation that they did not need to wear masks in accordance with Coronavirus precautions has been hospitalised in the ICU after contracting Covid-19.

John MacArthur says he'll start prison ministry if he's put in jail over church services
John MacArthur says he'll start prison ministry if he's put in jail over church services

Megachurch pastor John MacArthur has shrugged off threats of prison time over his refusal to comply with Covid church closure orders.

Facebook accused of censorship after pulling trans-critical ad
Facebook accused of censorship after pulling trans-critical ad

Facebook has been accused of censorship after it removed an advert that criticized Democratic support for transgender girls competing against biologically female athletes.

Court bans Pastor John MacArthur from holding indoor services
Court bans Pastor John MacArthur from holding indoor services

An injunction has been issued against John MacArthur and his California church preventing them from holding indoor worship services for now.

Teens may go to church with their parents but religion is less important to them - study
Teens may go to church with their parents but religion is less important to them - study

Teenagers tend to follow their parents' lead when it comes to churchgoing and religious beliefs, but they don't necessarily feel the same about it, a study by Pew Research has found.

More young Americans are shunning marriage
More young Americans are shunning marriage

The number of younger Americans who are choosing not to wed has reached record levels, according to figures from the Institute for Family Studies (IFS).

Most evangelicals disagree with the concept of gender fluidity - study
Most evangelicals disagree with the concept of gender fluidity - study

Most evangelicals do not support the increasingly popular view that gender identity can be chosen, according to a major study by Ligonier Ministries.

Megachurch pastor steps back from ministry over sin of pride
Megachurch pastor steps back from ministry over sin of pride

Dallas Pastor Todd Wagner has announced he's taking a break from ministry to deal with the sin of pride.

The Pilgrims who left behind so much to start a new life in America
The Pilgrims who left behind so much to start a new life in America

The Pilgrims didn't only risk their lives at sea to reach America; many of them left everything they had to start a new life living according to their religious beliefs.

Christians should 'take advantage' of the pandemic, says Francis Chan
Christians should 'take advantage' of the pandemic, says Francis Chan

The pastor and evangelist said the pandemic had exposed the need for Christian parents to take greater responsibility for the spiritual formation of their children.

Trump promises to 'fight in the trenches' for unborn children
Trump promises to 'fight in the trenches' for unborn children

Trump made the promise in a letter to pro-life campaigners to seek their support ahead of the election in November.

John MacArthur says Trump thanked him for 'taking a stand' over church closures
John MacArthur says Trump thanked him for 'taking a stand' over church closures

John MacArthur got a phone call from Donald Trump to thank him for his stand against California authorities who wanted his church to stop indoor worship services during Covid.

Theology isn't only for pastors and scholars
Theology isn't only for pastors and scholars

Churchgoing isn't as popular as it once was, but many people may still be open to learning about the Christian perspective of God, says Ligonier Ministries CEO Chris Larson.