Christian bodies divided on bipartisan prison reform bill
A Christian rift over the bipartisan prison reform bill — the First Step Act — is forming, with the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA announcing its opposition.
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Nebraska principal bans all things Christmas, says candy canes symbolize Jesus
A school district in Nebraska has clarified that a principal's recent directives to teachers effectively banning all Christmas and other religious holiday symbols violate school board policy.
George HW Bush met the Good Lord with courage and joy, George W Bush says
George W. Bush gave a eulogy at his father George H.W. Bush's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on Wednesday, speaking about the "dignity, humor, and kindness" he showed his friends and family.
Former President George HW Bush Dies
Former Republican President George Herbert Walker Bush, who served a term that saw the collapse of the Soviet Union and the first Gulf War, has died. He was 94 years old.
'Less Santa, more Jesus;' Churches observing 'Bless Friday' instead of 'Black Friday'
On a day when many Americans are crowding the stores for "Black Friday" bargains, a group of churches will instead do acts of charity as part of an annual observance called "Bless Friday."
Stephen Colbert reveals what brought him back to Jesus from atheism, shares who God is to him
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert says a chance encounter with a person handing out Bibles on the street is what brought him back to faith when he was an atheist.
Churches hold Thanksgiving Day worship services to reflect on God's providence
For most Americans, celebrating Thanksgiving involves big dinners, watching football on TV, and traveling hours to visit family. But many Americans observe the holiday by attending worship services.
California Fires: Will Graham Says Christians Should Be 'First Ones' Responding as Death Toll Rises
Will Graham, grandson of the late evangelist Billy Graham, has urged Christians to help victims of the California wildfires, saying that believers "should be the first ones to be responding because we represent the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords."
Pro-lifers Aghast at Pro-Abortion Ad Arguing Live Baby Girl 'Should Be a Choice'
An ad in support of Planned Parenthood featuring a live baby girl with the caption "she deserves to be a choice" is eliciting horror across the internet.
Christian Ministries Providing Rapid Response to Aid Thousands Left Homeless by California Wildfires
Churches and ministries are gearing up to help those in California affected by the major wildfires that are devastating parts of the state.
'This Must Be What Hell's Going to Be': 31 Dead, Hundreds Missing in California Fires
At least 31 people are dead and hundreds are missing as entire towns and thousands of homes burn up in the wildfires raging in California.
'There Really Is a Devil': Pastors Offer Condolences, Prayers in Response to Calif. Mass Shooting
Christian leaders are offering their condolences and calls for prayer and action following a mass shooting in California that left around a dozen people dead and several others wounded.
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