A new survey conducted by HarrisX in partnership with the Faith and Media Initiative has found that audiences want Hollywood to improve its representation of faith. The Global Faith and Entertainment Study interviewed nearly 10,000 people from 11 different countries with varying religious and spiritual backgrounds. Of those interviewed, the majority (4,827) identified as Christian,…

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The Family Research Council (FRC) recently released a report that showed a growing trend of hostile acts being taken against US churches. The report detailed 915 incidents that occurred against US churches between 2018 to 2023. Incidents included acts of vandalism, bomb threats, arson, and gun violence. 463 of the incidents occurred in 2023 alone,…

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A theologian sparked debate amongst Christians when he told CBN that he believes the flood during the days of Noah was regional and not global. Gavin Ortlund heads the “Truth Unites” ministry, which seeks to offer apologetics resources to churches while being a “winsome and credible voice to the culture for the existence of God…

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A 1,300-year-old body discovered in Sudan has revealed an ancient “Christ tattoo” on the right foot of the remains. The body was discovered by scientists near the medieval Ghazali monastery in Sudan. A news release called the site, “one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in Sudan.” The site was excavated from 2012 to 2018 by…

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With the “He Gets Us” ad receiving so much attention over whether it offers an accurate depiction of Jesus, one pastor in Northern Ireland decided to respond with an ad of his own. Jamie Bambrick, associate pastor of Hope Church Craigavon, posted his video entitled “He Saves Us” and including the tagline “The Christian Super…

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