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Haiti Gang Attack on Church Shelter Leaves 47 Dead, 22 Injured

At least 47 people were killed and 22 others wounded after armed gang members stormed a church compound sheltering displaced residents near Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, according to the United Nations.

Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After Brief Cancer Battle, Remembered for Christian Faith and Music
Country music legend Dolly Parton, whose six-decade career made her one of the most recognizable and influential figures in American music, died Tuesday at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
Parents Challenge California Charter School Ban on Christian Homeschool Materials at Supreme Court
Three California families are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a challenge to a state charter school policy that bars religious materials from being used in publicly funded independent-study and homeschool programs.
James Talarico Claims Christians, Muslims and Jews Worship Same God
A resurfaced video of U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico has drawn attention after he said Christians, Muslims and Jews worship the same God and emphasized similarities among Abrahamic faiths.

Christian Relief Teams Rush Aid to Isolated Nepal Valleys After Deadly Himalayan Floods

Christian relief organizations are pushing into isolated parts of northern Nepal after catastrophic flooding on Aug. 26 sent water, mud, rock and ice through Himalayan settlements, killing hundreds and leaving large numbers of people missing across Nepal and neighboring Tibet. More than 550 people had been confirmed dead in Nepal.

13 Americans, Including UMC Clergy, Barred From Israel Ahead of Palestinian Christian Village Visit
A group of interfaith leaders and advocates gathered Monday at Eastside Church in Atlanta to criticize Israel’s decision to deny entry to 13 American citizens who had planned to visit the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The delegation included four United Methodists as well as other Christian, Jewish and Muslim participants.
Religious Youth Turn to Online Content but Still Distrust Media Portrayals of Faith
Most religious young people say media depictions of faith and spirituality do not accurately reflect their beliefs, even as many regularly turn to online content to explore religious questions. Both religious and nonreligious respondents frequently described online media as an important part of exploring questions of faith and spirituality.
Detroit Pastor Says Dearborn Is Operating Under Sharia Law as City Dispute Escalates
A Detroit pastor sharply criticized Dearborn officials during a recent city council meeting, accusing the city of placing Islamic law above U.S. law and warning that “we have lost this city” to Sharia. “This is a city that is no longer up under American laws; we are up under Sharia law. We will not have it anymore,” Lorenzo Sewell, pastor of 180 Church in Detroit, said.