Religion Today

• The Jesus Film to Re-Release After 35 Years Thursday, April 3, 2014
  In honor of its 35th anniversary, "The Jesus Film" is being re-released in stores.
• Over One Million Displaced by South Sudan Conflict Monday, March 31, 2014
  According to a UN report, the conflict in South Sudan has left over 800,000 displaced and over 250,000 fleeing to find refuge in surrounding nations, such as Ethiopia.
• Christian Homeschooling Family Continues Fight for Custody of Children Friday, March 21, 2014
  On November 21st 2013, the seven children of Trevor and Christina Tutt were seized by government officials.
• United Nations Releases Report on Human Rights Abuses in Iran Thursday, March 20, 2014
  At a press conference on March 14th, UN Special Rapporteur Dr. Ahmed Shaheed began his speech by saying, “Today, I report with deep regret that despite overtures and announcements emanating from...
• Do You Need God to be Good? Rich Say “No,” Poor Say “Yes” Friday, March 14, 2014
  Are wealthier nations are less likely to believe that morality is inextricably linked to religion?
• Nigeria's Churches Will Not Stay Silent During Violence, Leader Says Thursday, March 13, 2014
  Deadly attacks on Christians by Islamic Boko Haram continue in Nigeria, Christianity Today reports.
• Missionary Still Locked Up in North Korea, but US Isn't Giving Up Friday, March 7, 2014
  Korean-American missionary Kenneth Bae has been detained by the North Korean government for more than a year, reports Charisma News.
• Trafficking Abuse of Myanmar Rohingya Spreads to Malaysia Thursday, March 6, 2014
  Malaysia’s status as anti-human-trafficking is in danger as the trafficking of Rohingya Muslims into Malaysia increases, reports Reuters on Salem Radio News.
• German Homeschool Family Allowed to Stay in United States Tuesday, March 4, 2014
  Germany homeschooling family, the Romeikes, were granted indefinite deferred status to remain in the United States.
• Obama’s Ominous Warning to Israel if It Doesn’t Reach a Peace Deal Monday, March 3, 2014
  President Barack Obama continues to push Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to agree to a peace deal over land disputes in Palestine, the Blaze reports.
• Christians Bring Hope to AIDS Ground Zero Friday, February 28, 2014
  Small Tshepisong community (South Africa) suffers from poverty, poor housing, and many cases of HIV/AIDS, reports Mission News Network.
• 19 Religious Words Banned Thursday, February 27, 2014
  According to the Brunei Times, Asian Shari'ah nation Brunei has banned non-Muslims from using 19 religious words associated with Islam.
• Study Shows 2 Million U.S. Scientists Identify As Evangelical Friday, February 21, 2014
  A new NAE-backed initiative wants to see if they can help scientists and evangelicals better understand each other.
• North Korea Missionary Arrest: Wife of John Short Awaits News of his Fate Thursday, February 20, 2014
  Australian Missionary John Short, 75, is being detained in North Korea under suspicion of leaving religious pamphlets in a Buddhist temple during a tour, reports The Guardian.
• Federal Judge Strikes Down Virginia’s Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Friday, February 14, 2014
  A federal judge struck down Virginia’s ban on homosexual marriage late Thursday as being unconstitutional.
• 4 Pentecostal Churches Still Shuttered After Muslim Attacks Thursday, February 13, 2014
  The Indonesian government responded to Muslim protests by closing four Pentecostal churches, reports Charisma News.
• US Bloggers to Kick Off $150,000 Fundraiser on Valentine's Day to Demonstrate Love for South African Community Thursday, February 13, 2014
  Blogger Lisa-Jo Baker is working with both U.S. and South African organizations (Take Action, James 1:27 Trust, Help One Now, Pure Charity) to build a community center in Muabane for local women...
• Brand-New Christian Women's Conference Draws Tens of Thousands Wednesday, February 12, 2014
  Jenni Allen, author and Bible teacher in Austen Texas, recently held an interdenominational women’s conference that was attended by 1,200 women in Austin, TX.