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Californian Pastor Commits Suicide after Challenges with Mental Health
A California megachurch pastor, Jim Howard was found in his home last week, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to the Christian Post, Howard of the 6,000-member Real Life Church took his life on Wednesday, ending his long-time battle with mental illness. Rusty George, another lead pastor at Real Life Church, released a statement … Continue reading
Trump Hails State Schools’ Efforts to Teach Bible Literacy Classes
United States President, Donald Trump has commended lawmakers in several states who are trying to pass legislation that would allow Bible literacy classes be taught in public schools. Reports indicate that bills have been introduced in at least six states to permit the classes in state schools. Donald Trump tweeted on Monday: “Numerous states introducing … Continue reading
Bishop Kukah, Anyaoku, Others Call for Credible Polls
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, Ex-Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Emeka Anyaoku and others have called on the government of Nigeria to ensure that the February and March polls are free and fair. They made the call in Lagos on Tuesday at a symposium, themed; “Electoral Integrity, Legitimacy of Democratic Institutions … Continue reading
Christian Aid Demands More Help for Yemen
Christian Aid and another 13 charities are calling on the UK government to step up efforts to end the fighting in Yemen. An estimate of 85,000 children have died from extreme hunger and the charities say more than 14 million people are now facing starvation. They say it is the worst humanitarian crisis in the … Continue reading
Christian Leaders Condemn New York’s Abortion Law
Pastors, evangelists, and Christian leaders have expressed their disappointment after the New York Senate passed a bill, later signed into law by Democrat Governor, Andrew Cuomo, allowing women to abort their unborn babies up to birth. The passing of the supposed “Reproductive Health Act” on January 22 coincided with the 46th anniversary of Roe V. … Continue reading
Pope Francis Warns Against Possible Bloodbath in Venezuela
Head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has warned against a possible “bloodbath” in Venezuela following the call for two protests by self-acclaimed president, Juan Guaido, in an effort to instigate the military to turn against President Nicolas Maduro. The Pope issued the warning on Monday after his return from Panama, adding that he … Continue reading