Demario Davis 'Man of God' headband sales explode after NFL fine, he's giving it all to charity
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis' has raised $120,000 for a local Mississippi hospital through the sale of his "Man of God" headband that earned him a fine from the NFL back in September.
Share of Americans with no religious affiliation growing
.The portion of Americans with no religious affiliation is rising significantly, in tandem with a sharp drop in the percentage that identifies as Christians, according to new data from the Pew Research Center.
Kanye West's donation to New Birth ends up at Morris Brown College
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church made headlines last month when artist Kanye West visited for a pop-up Sunday performance as part of his "Sunday Service" series.
Proposed bill would make Bible courses a requirement in Florida public schools
If is passes, the bill would go into effect in July 2020.
‘Click to pray’: Vatican launches $110 wearable smart rosary
In an effort to get more young people to pray for world peace, the Vatican has launched a $110 wearable digital rosary, called the “Click To Pray eRosary.”
$3G 'Jesus Shoes' filled with holy water sell out within minutes
A limited-edition sneaker, which is filled with holy water in the soles and blessed by a priest, sold out within minutes of its debut, despite each pair costing a whopping $3,000.
‘Demonstration of God’s love’: Indiana church pays off $7.8M in medical debt for 5,940 families
An Indiana church congregation is paying off $7.8 million in medical debt for approximately 5,940 families, the congregation said in a press release last week.
Ford dealership gives Bible, flag, AR-15 voucher to buyers
Upon making a purchase, every customer will be gifted a free Bible, American flag and a $400 voucher for a Smith & Wesson AR-15-style rifle.
Prayer vigil to end violence in DeKalb County
DeKalb County families came together Tuesday, holding a prayer vigil in response to a string of deadly violence.
Atlanta honors church
The Atlanta City Council recognized the World Mission Society Church of God Monday.
Judge Tammy Kemp defends hugging Amber Guyger, giving her a Bible
Dallas County Judge Tammy Kemp is breaking her silence after she presided over the Amber Guyger murder trial.
18 inmates baptized at South Carolina jail this weekend
“Jail doesn’t have to be the end; it can be the very beginning of the ultimate forever,” the sheriff's office wrote in their post on Facebook.
Freedom From Religion Foundation files complaint against judge after giving Bible to Amber Guyger
The Freedom From Religion Foundation filed a complaint with the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct on Thursday, saying it was inappropriate for Judge Tammy Kemp to give Amber Guyger her Bible and read a passage from it.
Wheelchair-bound Alabama man who is dying of cancer gets baptized as final request
Thomas Roberts, dying of lung cancer, wheelchair-bound and unable to breathe without oxygen tubes, had a final request in life.
'Brother to all': Iowa pastor beaten to death and robbed outside of his church
A central Iowa pastor who also served as a chaplain to area first responders was robbed and beaten to death outside of his church, authorities said.
Kentucky governor encourages students to participate in ‘Bring Your Bible to School Day’
"Bring Your Bible to School Day" is a national event sponsored by the Christian organization Focus on the Family, which reports that more than 650,000 students participated in last year’s movement
Arizona man accused of killing young son in exorcism attempt
Pablo Martinez told investigators he poured hot water down the child's throat on Sept. 26 and held him under water for up to 10 minutes at the family's home on the Pascua Yaqui reservation.
Southern Baptists ready to put spotlight on sex-abuse crisis
The Southern Baptist Convention has been entangled in a sex-abuse crisis for the past two years. Now it's preparing to host a high-profile conference on the topic that has kindled skepticism, even among some of the scheduled speakers. The three-day Caring Well conference will open near Dallas on Thursday, drawing hundreds of pastors and church officials from the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S. The program features victim advocates, attorneys, therapists and at least 10 survivors of sexual abuse.