July 2014

International
China Frees Gao Zhisheng: Top 10 Lawyer Now Country's Persecuted 'Conscience'
(UPDATED) China watchers worry Christian human rights activist will be subject to house arrest.

August 07, 2014 7:20 AM
International
Pope Francis Apologizes for Pentecostal Persecution, But Italy's Evangelicals Remain Wary
A 'near totality' warn U.S. evangelicals (and others) against becoming too friendly with the Catholic Church.

July 30, 2014 12:27 PM
Gleanings
Another 'Stained Glass Ceiling' Shatters: CCCU Picks First Female President
Calvin College leader brings legal savvy to the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.

July 30, 2014 11:02 AM
Gleanings
Leading Rabbi Nominated as First Non-Christian Religious Freedom Ambassador
Obama nomination of David Saperstein will require strong Senate support.

July 28, 2014 10:07 AM
Gleanings
IRS to Atheists: Okay, We'll Investigate Pulpit Freedom Sunday Pastors
Tax agency and FFRF announce settlement, but Milwaukee church disputes the lawsuit's dismissal.

July 25, 2014 11:33 AM
Gleanings
Meriam Ibrahim Finally Leaves Sudan, Arrives in the U.S.
UPDATED: Christian mother once sentenced to death for her faith has gained asylum in the United States with her family.

July 24, 2014 11:25 AM
International
Mosul's Last Christians Flee Iraq's Hoped-For Christian Stronghold
(UPDATED) Historic community comes to 'a real end' after ISIS ultimatum tells Christians to convert, pay tax, or die.

July 21, 2014 5:29 PM
Gleanings
New Movies to Highlight Friendship Between Creators of Narnia and Middle Earth
As Hollywood works its way through dramatizing the fantasy novels, several hope to tell a more historical tale of real-world friendship.

July 18, 2014 10:02 AM
Gleanings
Muslim Sues Kenya's Catholic Bishops for Discrimination
Bishops sued as they lobby for peace amidst coastal violence.

July 17, 2014 11:31 AM
Research
Want to Love Your Job? Church Can Help, Study Says
The catch: The church you attend has to emphasize faith-work integration—and you have to show up.

July 16, 2014 5:38 PM