An apostate church in Massachusetts that was once affiliated with the Great Awakening is expected to auction off one of two hymn books that date from the 17th century in order to raise millions for its broke congregation. Old South Church in Boston says that because it is in dire financial straits, it feels it […]
As a premiere of what is to come in 2013, TLC is unveiling a new reality show that features a behind-the-scenes look at the everyday lives of five preachers’ wives from Atlanta, Georgia, whose lifestyles are much different from what they portray in church. “If you pull back the curtain and see us for who […]
A well-known creationist is blasting televangelist Pat Robertson for remarks he made this week on his television broadcast, in which Robertson explicitly denied that the Bible supports a young earth. “We don’t need enemies from without the church when we have such destructive teaching within the church,” states Ken Ham, founder and CEO of Answers […]
Controversy is stirring over recent comments made by Rick Warren, author of the best-selling book The Purpose-Driven Life and megachurch leader of Saddleback Church in California, who stated that homosexual behavior “might be” sinful, and that he believes homosexuals go to Heaven. During an interview this week with the Huffington Post, Warren was asked by […]
An emergent leader from the Bible Belt recently shocked attendees of a city council meeting in Missouri as he rose to express his view regarding an ordinance before the council. Phil Snider of Brentwood Christian Church addressed the Springfield City Council regarding a proposed ordinance that sought to add sexual orientation and gender identity to […]
A Nazarene pastor, a liberal faith-based group and others are voicing their objection to the recent lawsuit filed by the arts and crafts store Hobby Lobby, which was the first Christian business to challenge Obamacare’s morning-after pill mandate, stating that the drug is a necessary form of birth control. However, Hobby Lobby is contending that […]
Thousands gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this weekend for a large-scale prayer event called America for Jesus. While some openly welcomed the gathering, others expressed concern over the apostasy of a number of the scheduled speakers. As previously reported, America for Jesus is led by megachurch speaker and author Anne Gimenez of Rock Church in Virginia […]
A Baptist church in Texas has made Planned Parenthood part of its missions budget, and hosted a seminar last evening to further provide support. Lake Shore Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, led by Dorisanne Cooper, formed what it calls a “covenant group” that pledges to be be active in providing resources to the abortion giant. […]
Emergent author and speaker Brian McLaren officiated his son’s same-sex commitment ceremony this past weekend, reports state. McLaren’s son, Trevor, 28, joined with his homosexual partner Owen Ryan at the Audobon Naturalist Society in Chevy Chase, Maryland for the event on Saturday. Trevor McLaren is a software salesman, and Owen Ryan works for the Foundation […]
Officials in the United Kingdom are requesting that a purported faith healer who is known for engaging in violent acts on stage, such as kicking the sick in the face, be prohibited from appearing in the country this month. British Labor MP Malcom Wicks reportedly contacted Home Secretary Theresa May to request that she help […]
