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A religious community retreated into the forests of eastern Kenya. Then they turned into a starvation cult

A religious community followed a taxi driver-turned-televangelist into the forests of eastern Kenya. Just weeks later, they turned into a starvation cult. WARNING: Readers might find the details in this story distressing.

ABC News · May 20, 2023

KU recommends removal of college Principal in impersonation row

Kerala University on Saturday recommended removal of G.J. Shyju, Principal in-charge of Christian College, Kattakada, over the alleged fraud committed in the college union election

The Hindu · May 20, 2023

Influential church leader Timothy Keller has died at the age of 72

He was a co-founder of The Gospel Coalition, a group concerned that evangelical Christianity had become too politicized.

WEKU · May 20, 2023

Terrorist admits plotting Hyde Park gun attack on Christian preacher

Edward Little planned to buy a gun to kill a Christian preacher at Speakers’ Corner

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Ancient site on Scottish island 'vandalised' by tourists as locals 'tired' of clearing up

The historic Scottish island of Iona, which is associated with the origin of Christianity in the country, has been "vandalised" by tourists who are disrupting the site.

Daily Record · May 19, 2023

Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, the 37-year-old entrepreneur and GOP presidential hopeful?

He spoke to The NPR Politics Podcast about his political identity as a nationalist and expanding Donald Trump's "America First" message to a new audience.

WEKU · May 19, 2023

Inside Shane Lynch's private life - From famous wife and kids to becoming born again Christian

The father of two announced last year that he'd taken a step back from fame

Irish Mirror · May 17, 2023

Paul Schrader can’t shake his Christian faith, even with his latest movie, 'Master Gardener'

Throughout his life, Paul Schrader has had a complicated relationship to Christianity

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

What is Ascension Day and how is it celebrated?

Christian celebration marks important event in Bible

Evening Standard · May 17, 2023

The faithful see both crisis and opportunity as churches close across the country

The sharp uptick in the number of younger Americans with no religious affiliation is driving a seismic shift that is leaving sometimes shattered congregations in its wake.

WEKU · May 17, 2023