3+ week, 5+ day ago (709+ words) A United Kingdom-based developer has created a website that purportedly demonstrates how the Bible can be used to support two contradictory views on moral issues." Created by developer Jon James, the "Bible Both Ways" website, which launched mid-October, gives users the chance to submit a moral or ethical question and then, according to the site's premise, generates two contradictory responses found in the pages of Scripture. It works like any standard online search engine: type in your prompt, click the "Get Both Sides" button, and find out how, according to the site, "Scripture can be interpreted to support different perspectives on moral questions." "The site uses AI to take the user's claim and find the strongest passages that seem to argue both for and against that claim," James told The Christian Post on Wednesday. "I tried to program this to…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (495+ words) Dear Mr. Vice President, As someone who left Islam and served Christ across the Middle East for 15 years, I must respond. The Archbishop began his letter saying,You will visit the Church of the Resurrection tomorrow and you will see doors open." But he failed to tell you that those doors are closed almost everywhere across the Islamic world,except in Israel. It is precisely because of Israel that Christians still have open churches, protected shrines, and access to the holy places of our faith, it is good to think of Aya Sophia as you read his letter. When Caliph Omar ibn al-Khattab invaded Jerusalem in the seventh century, he forced Christians to sign the humiliatingPact of Umar.Under it, Christians were forbidden to build new churches, to repair old ones, to ride horses, or to walk in the middle…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago (374+ words) Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the arrival of Amy Carmichael in India, the death of Martin Luther King Sr., and the election of Charles Anderson as presiding bishop. More Americans are now reading the Bible but fewer believe it's 100% accurate: study Trump's week in review: Nigerian pres. responds to threat over Christian persecution Pastor warned John 3:16 Bible verse display may violate "hate speech' law This week in Christian history: Martin Luther King Sr. dies; Amy Carmichael goes to India Court rules Malaysian police abducted Pastor Koh, family awarded $1M but can't access funds until he's found 10 things I wish I knew when I started ministry at age 20 The No. 1 question we forget to ask when sharing the Gospel As Christians, how do we come back from this election loss? Our culture is drowning in anonymous rage Why…...

5+ day, 45+ min ago (1339+ words) Rian Johnson still remembers the youth-group nights in Orange County: the prayers, the Christian alt-rock bands, the deepening of a faith that framed his worldview. He remembers the beauty of it; friendship, community and grace, but also the darker edges, the distortions that can warp conviction into control. "I grew up very Christian," the 51-year-old director and founder of T-Street Productions told The Christian Post. "I wasn't just raised in a religious household. My relationship with Christ was really how I framed the world around me through my childhood, through my teenage years, into my early 20s, and it was a big, big part of my identity and my life." "It's very personal to me," he said. "I'm not a believer anymore, but it's something that carried through my whole life." The parishioners, devout churchgoer Martha Delacroix (Glenn Close,) groundskeeper Samson…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (174+ words) Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the birth of Billy Graham, Pliny Fisk leaving for the Middle East and the London Missionary Society holding its first meeting. Throughout the extensive history of the Church, 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 over 2,000 years of history, might be familiar, while others might be unknown to many. The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history, including the birth of Billy Graham, Pliny Fisk leaving for the Middle East, and the London Missionary Society holding its first meeting. You've readarticles in the last 30 days. Was this article helpful? Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone. Our work is made possible by the generosity…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (465+ words) Attendance at worship services in the Church of England has increased for the fourth consecutive year, according to a recent report from the denomination. In a statement issued last week, the Church of England reported that the "overall number of regular worshippers" in member congregations was approximately 1.009 million last year, or a slight increase of 0.6%. This marks the second year since the COVID-19 lockdowns that the denomination's "combined number of regular members of local congregations" has been more than 1 million. Additionally, average Sunday attendance increased 1.5% last year to approximately 581,000, which the denomination described as "extending rises over recent years." Overall worship attendance, including services not held on Sundays, increased by 1.6%, totaling a little over 702,000." The 2024 figures also showed that adult baptisms increased from around 7,800 in 2023 to around 8,700 in 2024, while confirmations increased from approximately 10,700 in 2023 to approximately 11,300 last year. One area…...

19+ hour, 16+ 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…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago (525+ words) Michael Youssef, founding pastor of the Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia, has announced that he will resign from that role to pursue other ministry work. In a statement Sunday, the best-selling author said he will step down as pastor of Church of the Apostles next summer to dedicate more time to his global ministry organization, Leading The Way. Youssef's youngest son, Jonathan, will take over as lead pastor at Church of the Apostles. The announcement was also made at the annual congregational meeting and has been in the works for the past few years. "Now that God has raised up my son Jonathan to lead The Church of The Apostles for its next stage of growth, I will be devoting my full attention to Leading The Way," said Youssef. "I am deeply thankful to the Lord and know…...

3+ week, 15+ hour ago (552+ words) A British pastor was warned by a police officer that a Bible verse displayed on the back of his campervan could be considered "hate speech" if reported. The conversation occurred at a petrol station and was described as advisory. Mick Fleming, 59, a former drug dealer-turned-pastor who now lives in his van, had John 3:16 prominently displayed on the vehicle. The verse reads, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life." The incident took place late last month in Burnley, a town in Lancashire, where Fleming was approached by a police officer who tapped him on the shoulder and offered what the pastor described as a friendly warning, The Telegraph reported. The officer reportedly told him, "A bit of advice " the writing could…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago (685+ words) A new "Street Preacher's Charter" has been launched in the U.K. Parliament after a succession of fines and arrests involving pastors, some of which have led to hefty compensation payouts from police." The charter, drawn up by The Christian Institute, aims to protect street preaching and free speech while also calling Christians to preach "responsibly" and avoid "behavior which might give street preaching a bad name." The Christian Institute hopes that street preachers, the police and local authorities will adopt the charter. "The Charter sets out the rights and responsibilities of individuals who engage in public preaching or share their beliefs in the streets of England and Wales," The Christian Institute said." "It is intended to support those who preach on the streets, and to guide police and local authorities in upholding long-standing free speech protections." The document contains an overview…...