Faith

(Christian Headlines) Christians in America are more likely than the general population to see the United States as a blessed nation and a world leader, although majorities in both categories affirm such a belief, according to a new Barna survey. Christians also are more likely to say the U.S. is a Christian nation and was “chosen by God.” The data from the survey of … [Read more...] about 87 Percent of Christians Believe America ‘Has Been Blessed by God,’ Barna Shows

(Christian Headlines) A Christian photographer filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday seeking to overturn a Virginia law that would force him to take pictures at same-sex weddings under the threat of $50,000 to $100,000 fines. At issue is the Virginia Values Act, which was signed by Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam in April and prohibits “unlawful discrimination because of” sexual … [Read more...] about Christian Photographer Could Be Fined $50,000 for Not Working Same-Sex Wedding

(Christianity Today) In an era when swift social media reactions and public repudiations offer an instantaneous form of rebuke and discipline, what role does the church have in holding its leaders and members accountable for online speech? Aimee Byrd has found herself at the center of this question. The author of Why Can’t We Be Friends?, Byrd has come under fire from some … [Read more...] about How a Reformed Facebook Group’s Private Comments Turned Into a Public Dispute

(Faithit) Herman Mendoza was once a New York drug lord with the world at his fingertips. With millions of dollars, women, and worldly possessions, Mendoza thought he had it all — until his arrests and detainments led him on a path to discovering God and transforming his life. Mendoza, author of the new book "Shifting Shadows: How a New York Drug Lord Found Freedom in the … [Read more...] about ‘I Was a Walking Dead Man’: Ex-New York Drug Lord Finds Jesus

(NBC News) A London-born “computer genius” who died in Italy from leukemia at 15 is one step closer to becoming a saint, now that the Vatican has attributed a miracle to him. Carlo Acutis, who died in Milan in 2006, was credited with healing a Brazilian boy who recovered from a rare illness after praying to him, asking him to communicate with God. Carlo will be beatified in … [Read more...] about Italian Teen Moves Closer to Becoming ‘Patron Saint of the Internet’ as Miracle Recognized