8+ hour, 13+ 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…...

3+ week, 9+ 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…...

1+ day, 16+ 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…...

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…...

4+ week, 1+ hour 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…...

5+ day, 4+ hour 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…...

1+ week, 11+ min ago (178+ words) Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the death of Saint Columbanus, the first ordination of a Luther pastor in America, and Anastasius becoming pope ... Trump's week in review: From the Epstein Files release to his meeting with Mamdani This week in Christian history: Irish saint dies, first American Lutheran pastor ordained, Anastasius becomes pope Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation after Trump spat Christian school head teacher, parents spar over 'KPop Demon Hunters' JD Vance responds to Pope Leo's comments about immigration policy On 62nd death anniversary: 5 reasons why people find CS Lewis appealing Gratitude isn't reserved for people whose lives are perfect America's first Thanksgiving prayer proclamation was hardcore Israel and Palestine: The two-state problem My fellow Evangelicals: We have to make marriage look worth choosing Throughout the Church's extensive history, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred....

5+ day, 21+ 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, 4+ 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…...