Inter Faith Week Set in the UK
Thousands of people are expected to join various activities set for Inter Faith Week which will be held on November 10-17 in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Hungary and Russia Join Forces to Protect Mideast Christians
Hungary and Russia have agreed to work together to protect persecuted Christians in the Middle East and in Syria.
Group Calls for International Action to Help Persecuted Christians
Aid to the Church in Need published a report that called for international intervention to help persecuted Christians, particularly in the Middle East.
4,000 Runners Joined the Bible Marathon in Israel
The annual Bible Marathon held on October 18 in Israel drew 4,000 athletes from all over the world who traced the ancient path ran by a Benjaminite during the battle between the Jewish people and the Philistines.
Chinese Bible App Gets 10M Downloads
Chinese Bible app, WeDevote, achieved what many thought was impossible---getting 10 million installations in July 6.
Florida Might Have Mandatory Bible Classes in Schools
A new bill, if passed, would require all public schools in Florida to offer classes in religion. Filed by Democrat Rep. Kim Daniels on October 11, House Bill 341 would require all Florida school districts to include a Bible class in the curricula.
Survey: Americans Are Becoming Less Christian
New research suggests that Christianity continues in its decline in the US, while those without religious affiliation see a sharp rise in number.
American Christians Consider Their Pastors as Friends
A recent survey showed that 50% of American Christians treat their pastors as a friend. The Barna Group published a study on Christians' relationships with their lead pastor or priest outside of church services and events.
Christian Charity Pushes to End Legal Euthanasia
ADF International has launched a campaign, Affirm Dignity | End Euthanasia, to raise awareness of the perils euthanasia laws bring to people and society.
74% of UK Christians Believe in Hell —Survey
In a survey of 5,000 UK Christians conducted by Resonate, 74% believed in the existence of hell, 10% did not, and while 16% said they were uncertain.
250,000 Students Joined ‘Fields of Faith’
Fields of Faith drew more than 250,000 students to football fields across the nation to share their faith in Christ.
Millions of Christians Joined ‘Global Day of Prayer for Jerusalem’
Millions of Christians from around the world participated in the "Global Day of Prayer for Jerusalem" on October 6.
Young Christians in Pakistan Have Islamic Names to Avoid Discrimination
Christian parents in Pakistan give their children Islamic names to avoid bullying at school. Bishop Samson Shukardin of Hyderabad disclosed that children from religious minorities use different names to prevent discrimination.
More than Half a Million Students Joined ‘Bring Your Bible to School Day’
Christian-based group Focus on the Family celebrated 'Bring Your Bible to School Day' on October 3 where more than 500,000 students in the US participated.
Vudu’s new filtered movie service leads October’s family-friendly lineup
What if you could turn a PG-13 movie into a family-friendly film that even a seven-year-old child could watch? Thanks to a new venture between Vudu, Walmart and Clearplay, you can.
