LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Hundreds of Muslims in eastern Pakistan went on a rampage over allegations that a Christian man had desecrated the pages of Islam’s holy book, ransacking and burning his house and beating him before police officers rescued the man and his father, officials said. The incident occurred Saturday in the Mujahid Colony […]
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Churches must influence politics with Christian values, Texas Republican lawmaker says
Republican state Rep. Nate Schatzline of Fort Worth spoke about the need for churches to influence politics Friday during a panel discussion at the state GOP convention in San Antonio. Schatzline, a former pastor, is the director of operations for The Justice Reform, an anti-human trafficking organization affiliated with Mercy Culture Church in Fort Worth. […]
Matt Prosser, a city electrician, files to challenge County Commissioner Christian Caban
Matt Prosser, a substation electrician for the city of Tallahassee, has filed to challenge Leon County Commissioner Christian Caban ― who had been unopposed — for the District 2 seat. Prosser, 45, filed to run for the post on May 17. So far, he’s the only person running against Caban, who was elected two years ago and is seeking […]
Family of child killed in Nixa high-speed chase sues Christian County Sheriff’s Office
Nearly two years after a Nixa teen’s Dodge Charger reportedly collided with a family’s minivan as he was being pursued by authorities, the Christian County Sheriff’s Office is facing a negligence lawsuit for the fatal incident. Zachary Fargo, who was 16 at time of the crash, faces a charge of second-degree felony murder after allegedly […]
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Sarasota judge to decide about releasing Christian Ziegler’s records
A Sarasota judge heard arguments Thursday regarding an injunction filed by former Florida Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler to stop the release of records obtained during a criminal investigation into sexual battery and video voyeurism. Christian Ziegler and his wife and Sarasota County school board member Bridget Zielger appeared in court for the hearing, with […]
Christian group’s rule keeping beaches closed on Sunday mornings may end
OCEAN GROVE, N.J. (AP) — In this seaside community that calls itself “God’s Square Mile at the Jersey Shore,” all the land is owned by a religious group that has for generations enforced an 11th Commandment: Thou shalt stay off the beach on Sunday morning. But there are signs that decades-old policy may be coming […]
Abuse victim advocates pushing Missouri AG to investigate Christian boarding schools
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Advocates for victims of abuse at Missouri boarding schools on Monday urged the state’s attorney general to launch an investigation, work with local prosecutors and take other steps aimed at stemming the tide of abuse. Three Christian boarding schools in southern Missouri have shut down since 2020 amid wide-ranging abuse allegations […]
‘Stupid n****r’: KC-area Christian school student used racial slur. Leaders must act
Editor’s note: This commentary describes a young teen using the n-word on social media. In Toriano Porter’s investigation of this matter, he does not name the girl, nor her parent, a school board member. In crime stories, The Star does not identify perpetrators who are charged as juveniles. In this story, the middle school student […]
Former Worthington Christian coach found dead after being accused of sexual contact with students, police say
This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7. To reach the 24/7 Crisis Text Helpline, text 4HOPE to 741741. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A former girls basketball coach accused of sexual exploitation with two […]
Lebanese Christian leader slams Hezbollah over fighting with Israel
The leader of a main Christian political party in Lebanon has blasted Shiite militant group Hezbollah for opening a front with Israel to back up its ally, Hamas, saying it has harmed Lebanon without making a dent in Israel’s crushing offensive in the Gaza Strip. In an interview with the Associated Press on Tuesday night, […]
Lebanese Christian leader says Hezbollah’s fighting with Israel has harmed Lebanon
MAARAB, Lebanon (AP) — The leader of a main Christian political party in Lebanon blasted the Shiite militant group Hezbollah for opening a front with Israel to back up its ally Hamas, saying it has harmed Lebanon without making a dent in Israel’s crushing offensive in the Gaza Strip. In an interview with The Associated […]