• United Methodist Church Could Be Headed for Split, Members Say

  While the United Methodist Church waits for an official decision on the denomination’s stance on LGBT issues, some members say the church could be heading for a split because of differences in the interpretation of Scripture.

  

• Drawing on Ancient Church Wall May Be the Oldest Depiction of the Virgin Mary

  Archaeologists may have identified the oldest depiction of Mary, the mother of Jesus. The drawing was found on a wall of what is considered as the oldest Christian church, which lies in the city of Dura-Europos in Syria.

  

• New Kentucky Bill Allows Public High Schools to Offer Elective Bible Literacy Courses

  Kentucky governor Matt Bevin signed into law a bill that allows public high schools to provide optional Bible literacy courses.

  

• Member of Animistic Indigenous Village in Mexico Embraces Christianity, Brings Family to Christ

  A man from a tribal animistic village in Oaxaca, Mexico abandoned the traditions he grew up with and gave his life to Christ despite great persecution from other tribal members.

  

• Gender Expression Can Vary ‘From Day to Day,’ Harvard University Fact Sheet Says

  A new fact sheet distributed at Harvard University is teaching students that gender expression is “fluid” and “can change from day to day.”