Some Methodist lay preachers, who are not ordained and preach voluntarily, are reportedly being blocked from speaking opportunities due to their failure to accept the Church’s stance on same-sex marriage. That’s despite a conscience clause set up to ensure those
The latest Disney animated movie with a pro-LGBT subplot fell short of box office expectations over the Thanksgiving holiday, even as another of its Christmas offerings drew controversy for a scene involving kids inadvertently thanking Satan. “Strange World,” a sci-fi
Open Doors’ World Watch List has revealed North Korea is the country where Christians face the most extreme persecution. Hitting the highest score ever recorded in the list’s history, North Korea has returned to number one on the list after
A new study reveals Scripturally engaged Americans are “far more likely than others to donate to charity.” In fact, the majority of these individuals, who interact consistently with Scripture and allow it to shape their lives and relationships, report giving
Open Doors has called on the U.S. State Department to “re-establish Nigeria as a country of particular concern,” a designation reserved for the worst violators of religious freedom. They contend that based on conversations with people who live there,” Nigeria’s
The Respect for Marriage Act has passed with bi-partisan support in the U.S. Senate with a vote of 61 to 36. While it doesn’t force churches to perform or host same-sex ceremonies, religious freedom advocates say it will target faith-based
A new survey has revealed three-quarters of parents discuss life after death, the origins of the universe, and ideas affecting morality and decision-making with their children. Carried out by Culham St Gabriel’s Trust, the survey asked around 2,000 parents across
