53+ min ago (159+ words) Events from this week in Christian history include the First Covenant of Scotland, the death of Fenton Hort, and Charlie Kirk co-founding a center at Liberty University. Religious 'nones' would outnumber Protestants among young people in 'small town' America, Pew study finds Travel: Festive Chicago confronts a difficult season America's top 5 most sinful cities: list Christian documentarian banned from filming at historic site over 'religious affiliation' Trump halts "all asylum decisions" after National Guard attack Giving Tuesday: Here's the antidote to self-centeredness Why this President Trump executive order matters for Christian families The apocalypse of one Nigeria's govt didn't end Christian school kidnappings 11 reasons I"m an Evangelical Catholic Throughout the Church's extensive history, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred. Each week marks anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths. Some events spanning…...

8+ hour, 47+ min ago (215+ words) Charlie Kirk, Jerry Falwell Jr. launch the "Falkirk Center" " Nov. 30, 2019 This week marks the anniversary of the founding of The Falkirk Center for Faith and Liberty by conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk and Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. A national think tank overseen by the Lynchburg, Virginia-based Evangelical institution, the Falkirk Center's stated mission was to "equip courageous champions to proclaim the Truth of Jesus Christ, to advance His Kingdom, and renew American ideals." "It's time we went on offense to stand up for the Church in America and to actively promote American freedoms based on the values enshrined in the U.S. Constitution," said Kirk in a statement at the time. "It's an honor to partner with President Jerry Falwell and Liberty University on this purpose-driven mission that will be used to organize an army of believers in faith and…...

9+ hour, 47+ min ago (551+ words) Would Christianity still dominate the United States if it were reimagined as a small town of 100 people? That's the premise of a new report from Pew Research Center, which offered fresh analysis of America's religious landscape through the lens of Pew's sweeping 2023-24 Religious Landscape Study (RLS). The study, conducted from July 17, 2023, to March 4, 2024, surveyed nearly 37,000 U.S. adults and paints a portrait of a community where belief " or the lack thereof " shapes neighborhoods, generations and daily life. Noting that the U.S. has a population of roughly 262 million adults, with Christianity claiming about 162 million adherents and 76 million people reporting no religious affiliation, Pew researchers acknowledge that grasping the full scope of faith in America can feel overwhelming. "These are big numbers that can make it difficult to fully understand the American religious landscape," the report states. "But what if we imagined the U.S. as a…...

17+ hour, 32+ min ago (929+ words) There's been a lot of talk lately about the apocalypse " about Armageddon, the end of days, the final battles and plagues foretold in the Book of Revelation. Many believers are bracing themselves for what's coming: the bowls of wrath, the trumpet judgments, and the dark headlines that seem to echo prophecy more loudly every year. But what if we've missed something even more personal " something far more immediate? Because before the great and final apocalypse of the world, there is often another kind " the apocalypse of one. Your own end times When we speak of "the end times," we tend to picture global chaos, famine, persecution, and the mark of the beast. But for each of us individually, the end of time comes the moment our heart stops beating. If you die of cancer, do you really need to fear…...

23+ hour, 40+ min ago (383+ words) Christian human rights organization Voice for Justice UK has raised serious concerns about the National Trust after a Catholic filmmaker was denied filming permission at a Christian site." Tensions arose after Christian Holden requested permission to film at St Cuthbert's Cave near Belford, Northumberland. St Cuthbert is the patron saint of Northumbria and is traditionally believed to have been laid to rest in the cave in 875 AD. The National Trust, a heritage organization, manages the site." Holden was producing a film titled "The Way of St Cuthbert," a historic path that follows St Cuthbert's journey from Melrose Abbey in Scotland to Lindisfarne, off the coast of Northumberland, England. For reasons that remain unclear, Voice for Justice UK said the National Trust refused to give Holden permission to film in the historic cave. Initially, Holden was told the Trust had a…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (145+ words) America's sin problem isn't confined to Las Vegas, according to a new study. While the Nevada gambling and tourist destination remains true to its reputation as "Sin City," it turns out America has no shortage of cities promoting vice and illicit behavior. A WalletHub study released Nov. 17 collected data from several sources on 182 cities nationwide and assessed 37 vices and criminal activity, ranging from excessive drinking to violent crime and the number of adult entertainment establishments per capita, to determine which cities are the most "sinful" in the nation. The study's title, "Most Sinful Cities in America," isn't necessarily synonymous with "least religious," according to WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo. Here are America's top five most "sinful cities" according to Wallet Hub, which also assessed cities with the highest rates of anger and hatred, jealousy, greed, lust, vanity and laziness....

1+ day, 16+ hour ago (639+ words) The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday dismissed the appeal of a Christian Army officer who was terminated for refusing to enter the inner sanctum of his regiment's temple, describing his conduct as "the grossest kind of indiscipline." A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi refused to interfere with the Delhi High Court's decision upholding the dismissal of Lieutenant Samuel Kamalesan, saying his actions were incompatible with military discipline. "What kind of message has he been sending? He should have been thrown out for this only. This is the grossest kind of indiscipline by an Army official," Chief Justice Kant said. The bench told the officer's counsel that leaders must lead by example and that Kamalesan had insulted his troops. "When a pastor counselled you, you leave it at that. You cannot have your private understanding…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago (219+ words) To be an Evangelical Catholic is to hold the tension between truth and tradition, Word and Spirit, past and future ... Engaging views and analysis from outside contributors on the issues affecting society and faith today. CP VOICES do not necessarily reflect the views of The Christian Post. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s). I realize the title of this article may sound like an oxymoron. However, the original Protestant Reformers never viewed themselves as abandoning the Catholic Church. The term "Catholic," which simply means universal, was not synonymous with Roman Catholicism in their minds. They believed they were reforming the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church, not departing from it. Here are 11 reasons why I identify as a Protestant Catholic: 2. I embrace the great tradition without submitting to post-biblical innovations 3. I hold to justification by faith " but also…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago (592+ words) Naughty or nice? That is the question a Christian advocacy group seeks to answer for America's largest retailers, rating how they have embraced or ignored the Christmas season in their online communications." The Florida-based Christian conservative organization The Liberty Counsel released its "Naughty and Nice List" earlier this month, just over a month before the Christmas holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. The list, which documents retailers' willingness to mention the word "Christmas" as the holiday season gears up, is part of the legal organization's 23rd annual Friend or Foe Christmas Campaign designed to "educate and, when necessary, litigate to ensure religious viewpoints are not censored from Christmas and holiday themes."" "Christianity remains the largest faith tradition in the United States and is associated with worship, family traditions, nostalgia, and seasonal joy," said Liberty Counsel Founder and Chairman Mat Staver in…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago (367+ words) As Christians worldwide look toward a series of major 2,000-year milestones culminating in 2033, marking the death and Resurrection of Jesus, Jordan is accelerating preparations for the first of them: the 2030 anniversary of Jesus" baptism at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the UNESCO-recognized site where John baptized Christ and His public ministry began. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan " named after the Jordan River and ruled by pro-Western King Abdullah II " is organizing a major global celebration marking the 2,000th anniversary of Christ"s baptism. Emad Hijazin, Jordan"s minister of tourism and antiquities, told'Christian Daily International'that the Baptism Site Commission, the Ministry of Tourism and the Royal Court will soon announce a comprehensive program for the millennial commemoration. Senator Michael Nazzal, chair of the Tourism and Heritage Committee in the Jordanian Senate, emphasized the kingdom"s commitment to presenting the baptismal millennium as…...