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Greg Laurie Seeks Churches, Venues to Host 'Harvest America' Event

By Alex Murashko

Evangelist Greg Laurie met with more than 200 Southern California pastors and ministry leaders Tuesday to outline plans for one of his Harvest Ministry's outreach events this year to be simulcast live at host churches and other venues throughout the nation for the first time in its 22-year history.

Suit Against Tenn. School District Regarding Student Bible Study Fails

By Michael Gryboski

A suit brought by Tenn. parents arguing that a principal violated their son's religious rights by stopping him from being involved in an on-campus Bible study has failed in an appeals court.

US

Franklin Graham, NAACP Religious Leaders Meet to Pray, Air Differences Over 'Social Injustices'

By Paul Stanley

The Rev. Franklin Graham, who last month was criticized by the NAACP over his remarks about President Obama's Christian faith, met with the group in North Carolina on Tuesday to discuss the issue and how they could best work together to fight domestic and foreign injustice.

A man holds a bible during church services in this Feb. 18, 2007 file photo.

Poll: Americans Own Many Bibles, But Rarely Read Them

By Stoyan Zaimov

A poll by LifeWay Research of over 2,000 Americans who read the Bible at least once a month found that only about a third of them read it almost every single day, although the average reader owns 3.6 copies of the Bible.

Atheist Students Go to Church for Charitable Cause

By Michael Gryboski

An atheist student organization has launched a charitable drive that has its members attending a church service in exchange for donations.

Texas Church Raises $1.7M to Help Provide Fresh Water to South Sudan

By Michael Gryboski

A nondenominational Texas church that is working to help an African-focused charity provide fresh water for South Sudan has thus far raised $1.7 million for the effort.

Church & Ministries

Crystal Cathedral Brought Down by Sibling Rivalry?

By Ivana Kvesic

Is sibling rivalry to blame for the fall of California megachurch the Crystal Cathedral? According to the youngest son of Crystal Cathedral Ministries founder the Rev. Robert H. Schuller, rivalry among the minister's children is what may have finally brought the financially-troubled church to its knees.

Okla. Church Planning to Split From Presbyterian Church USA

By Michael Gryboski

An Oklahoma church's leadership has decided to cut its ties with the Presbyterian Church (USA) over theological differences and has advised its congregation to vote accordingly.

Saddleback's Daniel Plan Co-Author: Churches Hurting Members With Food They Offer

By Brittany Smith

Are American churchgoers becoming too fat and unhealthy to practice their faith? One prominent doctor thinks so. Dr. Daniel G. Amen, M.D., co-author of The Daniel Plan at Saddleback Church and author of the new book Use Your Brain to Change Your Age, told The Christian Post that our brains use 25 percent of the calories we consume.

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Tim Tebow and Jeremy Lin in New York Excites Fans: Linbow Begins

By Christine Thomasos

Tim Tebow, the Christian quarterback who was traded to the New York Jets, will be playing in the same city as the New York Knicks' Christian starting point guard Jeremy Lin. After hearing the news, many fans reacted to have two of the highly publicized religious athletes playing in the same city.

Tim Tebow displaying his religious beliefs with his unique eye black.

Tim Tebow Traded to Jets for Draft Picks

By Daniel Distant

Tim Tebow was traded from the Denver Broncos to the New York Jets for draft picks Wednesday, according to reports.

World

Turkey, Key US Ally, Added to List of Worst Religious Freedom Offenders

By Stoyan Zaimov

Turkey, a key U.S. ally in the war on terror, has been placed on a U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom list of worst religious offenders, alongside countries such as Iran, Iraq and North Korea -- once known as the "axis of evil," a phrase coined by former U.S. President George W. Bush in the wake of 9/11.

Vatican 'Shamed' by Irish Sex Scandal, Asks Victims for Forgiveness

By Luiza Oleszczuk

A Vatican delegation to Ireland concluded Tuesday in an investigative report on causes of a major sex abuse scandal that local church leaders were guilty of negligence. Delegates also asked victims for forgiveness in the name of the Roman Catholic Church, and vowed to continue to implement reform to further protect children.

Pastor: Prayer Meeting Between Two Koreas Won't Help 'True' Christians in NK

By Eryn Sun

Christian leaders from South and North Korea are expected to hold a joint prayer meeting together on June 12 at the North's border city of Kaesong, a reverend recently revealed, raising suspicions and skepticism among those working to fight injustice in the communist country.

Israeli Prime Minister: Jewish State Safest Place for Christians in Middle East (VIDEO)

By Luiza Oleszczuk

Israel is the only country in the Middle East where Christians can practice their faith with complete freedom, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday during the Christians United for Israel (CUFI) 2012 conference in Jerusalem.

Many Christians Misled About Israel and the End Times, Author Argues

By Stoyan Zaimov

The Rev. Gerald Haug, an author and member of the Assemblies of God, insists in a follow-up interview with The Christian Post that believers have been misled about many End Times events.