In a bizarre two-minute advert, Jesus becomes an organ donor. This advert has sparked outrage in the Christian community with religious followers calling “blasphemy.” The clip, which aired in Australia shows an actor playing the Son of God just moments before the crucifixion. Two Roman guards walk up to him and ask if he has…

The case of Aasiya Noreen, better known as Asia Bibi, has attracted global attention over the past several years. Now, she is back in the spotlight as she awaits the verdict on her appeal. Should the appeal be denied, the Christian mother of five will be hanged. Her execution would make her the first woman…

Christian persecution is on the rise across the world, and in far too many countries, the authorities either turn a blind eye to the rising body count or tacitly encourage the persecution. Some Christians, however, are fortunate enough to see their attackers brought to justice. Egypt recently tried and sentenced 17 Islamic radicals to death…

Pastor Joel Osteen said he hasn’t been rattled in any sex abuse scandals plaguing the Catholic Church because he’s been committed to the “Billy Graham rule,” which involves men avoiding time alone with women who aren’t their wives, according to a recent interview in the Christian Post. Osteen, a bestselling author and pastor of Houston’s…

The Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem was celebrated by over 90 million Christians across 170 countries, and more than 1,000 Christians traveled from across the world to join Christian and Jewish leaders at the Haas Promenade for an interfaith prayer. Overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem, the people prayed for peace and…

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