Prayerism: Prayer in America
Posted Monday, September 21, 2009 in Top Religion News
Is praying becoming a religion unto itself? Consider this: 39% of Americans attend church weekly yet 75% pray at least weekly, according to the Pew Religion Forum. In fact, 58% overall, and 66% of American women pray daily. And maybe most remarkably: 35% of those who don’t identify with any religion at all — the [...]
Victory Outreach Pastor Faces Three Years in Tax Case
Posted Monday, September 21, 2009 in Top Religion News
A Portland, Oregon clergyman faces possible prison time for helping the owner of a mail-order divorce business evade $220,345 in taxes, a scheme that put an illegal tithe in the pastor’s pockets. Maximo Garza, the 46-year-old pastor of Victory Outreach Church of Portland, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to aiding the preparation of [...]
Cuban Pastor to Be Evicted; Report Reveals Sharp Rise in Religious Liberty Violations
Posted Monday, September 21, 2009 in Top Religion News
Pressure on religious leaders in Cuba has increased significantly over the past year according to a new report by Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW). Comprehensive evidence within the document details a sharp rise in religious liberty violations there. Independent church leaders from the fast growing Apostolic Movement have been particularly targeted for harassment, detentions and court [...]
Video: Church Bell Renovations Given As Expensive Gift
Posted Monday, September 21, 2009 in Top Religion News
Video: Church Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Posted Monday, September 21, 2009 in Top Religion News
Video: Spreading the Word, Not the Germs
Posted Monday, September 21, 2009 in Top Religion News
Churches, generally a sanctuary for prayer, are now a possible breeding ground for the swine flu and church leaders are on alert. At some Catholic churches, they’re already taking precautions.
Anglican Head Calls on U.S., Iraqi Gov’t to Protect Iranian Exiles
Posted Monday, September 21, 2009 in Top Religion News
The head of the Anglican Communion said Sunday that the United States and the Iraqi government is obligated to protect the Iranian exiles living in a refugee camp in Iraq from violence and abuse.