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Disney, Marvel Movie Studios Join Threats to Boycott Georgia If Anti-Gay Bill Becomes Law
Walt Disney Co. and its associated Marvel Studios film unit managers will refuse to make future movies in Georgia if the state's Gov. Nathan Deal (R) signs a proposed, controversial law that critics contend would legalize anti-LGBTQ discrimination, a company spokesman said Wednesday. Deal has until May 3 to decide whether to sign it. If he does nothing, it will automatically become law without his signature.

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Priest Abducted In Yemen Receiving Global Prayers; Nuns Informed He Will Be Crucified On Good Friday
As Good Friday approaches within the next 24 hours, qualms are mounting about the welfare of a Salesian priest who was seized during a terrorist attack on a senior citizens' facility in Yemen on March 4. Father Tom Uzhunnalil was believed to have been kidnapped by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria radicals (ISIS), and dreadful Internet reports suggest he may be crucified by his captors on Good Friday, as Christians mark the day Jesus died. No group has claimed responsibility for kidnapping the pr

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Maundy Thursday Observes Jesus' Last Supper, Communion Before Good Friday
Christians around the globe will be commemorating Maundy Thursday this year on March 24 in solemn, thoughtful ways with a focus on Jesus' major sacrifice for humans and his example of modesty during the Lord's Supper. Also known as "Holy Thursday" during Passion Week, it occurs one day before Good Friday, which annually is the Friday before Easter. Specifically, Maundy Thursday is the name given to the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples, known as the Last Supper.

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Kevin Sorbo: New Faith-based Movies Could be Better Executed By Hollywood
American actor, producer, book author and "God's Not Dead" star Kevin Sorbo wants to keep faith-based movies alive in Hollywood, but said movie-goers have to support those type of productions and film crews need to make them in more true manners.

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Ciara and Russell Wilson Make First Public Appearance As Engaged Christian Couple In Vegas
After a romantic beach vacation in Africa's Republic of Seychelles that led to a marriage engagement, pop vocalist Ciara and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson celebrated publicly in the United States on Saturday when the 30-year-old R&B singer took the 27-year-old NFL star with her to Las Vegas at which she performed at the Cosmopolitan Hotel's Marquee Dayclub season opening. Many fans are following the activities of this openly abstinent-'til-marriage couple since they announced their

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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.