Religion Today

• The Jesus Film to Re-Release After 35 Years
  In honor of its 35th anniversary, "The Jesus Film" is being re-released in stores.
  Thursday, April 3, 2014
• Over One Million Displaced by South Sudan Conflict
  According to a UN report, the conflict in South Sudan has left over 800,000 displaced and over 250,000 fleeing to find refuge in surrounding nations, such as Ethiopia.
  Monday, March 31, 2014
• Christian Homeschooling Family Continues Fight for Custody of Children
  On November 21st 2013, the seven children of Trevor and Christina Tutt were seized by government officials.
  Friday, March 21, 2014
• United Nations Releases Report on Human Rights Abuses in Iran
  At a press conference on March 14th, UN Special Rapporteur Dr. Ahmed Shaheed began his speech by saying, “Today, I report with deep regret that despite overtures and announcements emanating from...
  Thursday, March 20, 2014
• Do You Need God to be Good? Rich Say “No,” Poor Say “Yes”
  Are wealthier nations are less likely to believe that morality is inextricably linked to religion?
  Friday, March 14, 2014
• Nigeria's Churches Will Not Stay Silent During Violence, Leader Says
  Deadly attacks on Christians by Islamic Boko Haram continue in Nigeria, Christianity Today reports.
  Thursday, March 13, 2014
• Missionary Still Locked Up in North Korea, but US Isn't Giving Up
  Korean-American missionary Kenneth Bae has been detained by the North Korean government for more than a year, reports Charisma News.
  Friday, March 7, 2014
• Trafficking Abuse of Myanmar Rohingya Spreads to Malaysia
  Malaysia’s status as anti-human-trafficking is in danger as the trafficking of Rohingya Muslims into Malaysia increases, reports Reuters on Salem Radio News.
  Thursday, March 6, 2014
• German Homeschool Family Allowed to Stay in United States
  Germany homeschooling family, the Romeikes, were granted indefinite deferred status to remain in the United States.
  Tuesday, March 4, 2014
• Obama’s Ominous Warning to Israel if It Doesn’t Reach a Peace Deal
  President Barack Obama continues to push Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to agree to a peace deal over land disputes in Palestine, the Blaze reports.
  Tuesday, March 4, 2014
• Christians Bring Hope to AIDS Ground Zero
  Small Tshepisong community (South Africa) suffers from poverty, poor housing, and many cases of HIV/AIDS, reports Mission News Network.
  Friday, February 28, 2014
• 19 Religious Words Banned
  According to the Brunei Times, Asian Shari'ah nation Brunei has banned non-Muslims from using 19 religious words associated with Islam.
  Thursday, February 27, 2014
• Study Shows 2 Million U.S. Scientists Identify As Evangelical
  A new NAE-backed initiative wants to see if they can help scientists and evangelicals better understand each other.
  Friday, February 21, 2014
• North Korea Missionary Arrest: Wife of John Short Awaits News of his Fate
  Australian Missionary John Short, 75, is being detained in North Korea under suspicion of leaving religious pamphlets in a Buddhist temple during a tour, reports The Guardian.
  Thursday, February 20, 2014
• Federal Judge Strikes Down Virginia’s Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
  A federal judge struck down Virginia’s ban on homosexual marriage late Thursday as being unconstitutional.
  Friday, February 14, 2014
• 4 Pentecostal Churches Still Shuttered After Muslim Attacks
  The Indonesian government responded to Muslim protests by closing four Pentecostal churches, reports Charisma News.
  Thursday, February 13, 2014
• US Bloggers to Kick Off $150,000 Fundraiser on Valentine's Day to Demonstrate Love for South African Community
  Blogger Lisa-Jo Baker is working with both U.S. and South African organizations (Take Action, James 1:27 Trust, Help One Now, Pure Charity) to build a community center in Muabane for local women...
  Thursday, February 13, 2014
• Brand-New Christian Women's Conference Draws Tens of Thousands
  Jenni Allen, author and Bible teacher in Austen Texas, recently held an interdenominational women’s conference that was attended by 1,200 women in Austin, TX.
  Wednesday, February 12, 2014