China’s foreign joint venture universities feel chill as political controls tighten

China’s foreign joint venture universities feel chill as political controls tighten

In the second of a four-part series on China’s universities and campus life, Alcott Wei looks into the effects of geopolitical tensions in the country’s joint venture campuses with overseas institutions. Richard Li, president of a Japanese culture club at a university in China, was pulled aside after a club meeting by a faculty supervisor. … Read more

Ford becomes the latest company to walk back DEI policies

Ford becomes the latest company to walk back DEI policies

Automaker Ford Motor said on Wednesday it will change its diversity, equity and inclusion program, including ending participation in an LGBTQ advocacy group’s ranking system, joining several U.S. companies that have redefined those programs amid pressure from conservative groups. “We are mindful that our employees and customers hold a wide range of beliefs, and the … Read more

Justin Welby rebuked over actions in case of blacklisted chaplain

Justin Welby rebuked over actions in case of blacklisted chaplain

By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Thursday, August 15, 2024 The Rev. Bernard Randall | Christian Legal Centre The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is being criticized for his handling of a case involving Bernard Randall, a chaplain blacklisted for a sermon questioning LGBT teachings at a Christian school. A leading legal figure within the … Read more

‘Several hundred’ Nigerian congregations will remain UMC: bishop

‘Several hundred’ Nigerian congregations will remain UMC: bishop

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Friday, August 09, 2024 A procession of United Methodist bishops leads the opening worship at the 2024 United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. | Mike DuBose/UM News The United Methodist Church says there are hundreds of congregations in Nigeria that won’t be leaving the denomination over its … Read more

Methodist denominations dispute who controls Nigerian Church

Methodist denominations dispute who controls Nigerian Church

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Wednesday, August 07, 2024 During the opening worship service of the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 23, 2024, five United Methodist bishops from around the world celebrate communion with participants. | Paul Jeffrey, UM News The mostly theologically liberal United Methodist Church and the … Read more

John MacArthur on Biden, Trump, immorality and the Church

John MacArthur on Biden, Trump, immorality and the Church

By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Sunday, July 07, 2024 Pastor John MacArthur | Grace Community Church Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church articulated a stern view of President Joe Biden’s leadership during a recent interview, framing it as a divine judgment and a reflection of societal moral decline. America is a nation reaping … Read more

Archbishop Viganò excommunicated from Catholic Church

Archbishop Viganò excommunicated from Catholic Church

By Jon Brown, Christian Post Reporter Friday, July 05, 2024 Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, above, reads the Apostolic Mandate during the Installation Mass of Archbishop Blase Cupich at Holy Name Cathedral, on Nov. 18, 2014, in Chicago, Illinois. | Getty Images/Charles Rex Arbogast A Roman Catholic archbishop who questioned the legitimacy of Pope Francis and … Read more

Calvin University ordered to examine dissent on LGBT issues

Calvin University ordered to examine dissent on LGBT issues

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Thursday, July 04, 2024 The chapel at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. | Wikimedia Commons/Ejd24 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Calvin_College_Chapel.JPG The Christian Reformed Church of North America has instructed Calvin University to examine dissent among faculty and staff on the issue of homosexuality and same-sex marriage. At the CRC Synod 2024, held … Read more

PCUSA may adopt LGBT antidiscrimination policy for clergy

PCUSA may adopt LGBT antidiscrimination policy for clergy

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Thursday, June 27, 2024 The national office for the mainline denomination Presbyterian Church (USA), located in Louisville, Kentucky. | Courtesy of PCUSA Presbyterian Church (USA) is considering a measure that, if approved, would add sexual orientation and gender identity to their antidiscrimination policy for people seeking ordination. Known as … Read more

PCA commends letter to Biden calling for trans surgery ban

PCA commends letter to Biden calling for trans surgery ban

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Thursday, June 13, 2024 studio-laska/iStock RICHMOND, Va. — The Presbyterian Church in America General Assembly has voted to commend a letter calling for public officials to stop mutilating the bodies of youth suffering from gender dysphoria.  On Thursday morning, Commissioners approved Overture 13, titled “Commend and Encourage Distribution of … Read more