Eric Young, Christian Post

UN adopts resolution on religious intolerance

The UN Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution on religious intolerance that freedom watchdogs say marks a significant step away from the highly criticised “defamation of religions” concept.

Christian leaders say 30,000 Bibles being held by Malaysian government

Christian leaders in Malaysia are sounding off against the government’s latest detention of imported scriptures, reporting that some 30,000 were recently being held.

Prayers go out for detained US missionary in Haiti

For 24 hours on Wednesday, Christians in the US joined in a time of prayer and fasting for the release of a US missionary in Haiti who has been imprisoned for over four months without charge.

China church leaders blocked from attending Lausanne Congress

Some of the 230 Chinese Christian leaders invited to Cape Town 2010 have been blocked by authorities.

First trial of embryonic stem cell therapy underway in the US

A patient with severe spinal injuries is the first in the world to undergo treatment using stem cells derived from human embryos.

Christian physicians hail breakthrough in stem cell research

Christian medical professionals in the US believe the latest breakthrough in stem cell research renders embryonic stem cells unnecessary.

Florida preacher says he won't 'ever' burn Korans

The Florida preacher who planned to burn Korans on the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks says he won’t “ever” burn Islam’s sacred text.

Hitchens: Don't trouble 'deaf Heaven' with prayers for me

With less than two weeks before “Everybody Pray for Hitchens Day”, cancer-stricken Christopher Hitchens admits he would be happy if Christians did not bother.

Study reveals impact of faith on end of life care from doctors

Study finds religious conviction impacts the decisions doctors make in the end of life care they provide to patients.

South Korea to host World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly 2014

The World Evangelical Alliance will be holding its 2014 General Assembly in South Korea, according to an announcement Saturday.

Oldest-known paintings of Apostles Andrew and John uncovered

The oldest known images of the apostles Andrew and John have been found in a catacomb near St Paul’s Basilica in Rome, Vatican officials announced Tuesday.

Christian biochemist: First synthetic cell strengthens case for intelligent design

A biochemistry expert at the science-faith think tank Reasons to Believe is among those hailing the recent creation of the first-ever synthetic cell, though not for the same reasons as most.

Graham library renovation points visitors to Jesus, not Billy

The Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, was officially reopened to the public Wednesday after having been closed for several months of renovations.

Scientists and creationists agree: 'Sediba' is no 'missing link'

Two fossils that were discovered in South Africa nearly two years ago are causing a stir today after two articles published recently in the journal Science introduced them as members of a new species that “might help reveal the ancestor” of the genus Homo.

Joyce Meyer joins critics of Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill

Charismatic preacher Joyce Meyer has spoken out against Uganda’s highly contentious Anti-Homosexuality Bill.

Palm Sunday marks start of Holy Week

Believers worldwide have commenced their annual observance of Holy Week beginning with Palm Sunday, which highlights the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago.