Society & Culture

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  US State Superintendent orders Bibles to be studied in every Oklahoma classroom due to historical importance

  By Chris Eyte US & Canada 5 months ago

  Every school classroom in Oklahoma will teach about the Bible under a new directive by the State’s Superintendent, who pledges that he is ready to fight any legal challenges from opponents against his plan. Walters outlined his reasoning in a video recorded during a State Board of Education meeting, published on X. He said his staff had been looking at the statute and academic standards in Oklahoma, and came to a “crystal clear” conclusion about the importance of the Bible. 

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  Private school event highlights historical role of Christian education in raising South Korea 'from ashes of war' to prosperity

  By CDI Staff Asia

  5 months ago

  The Private School Mission Network (Chairman, Pastor Jae-hoon Lee) held the '2024 Private School Mission Forum - The Path Christian Schools Should Take in a Rapidly Changing Era' on the 27th at the Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan Hotel in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

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  Southern Baptist resolution on IVF meant to help navigate ethical considerations in reproductive technologies, scholar says

  By CDI Staff US & Canada

  5 months ago

  The recent Southern Baptist Convention held in Indianapolis, IN adopted a resolution addressing the dignity of the human embryo and the ethical implications of widely used reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). The resolution, directed primarily at pastors, ministry leaders, and couples, urges careful deliberation before engaging in reproductive technologies, a topic that has long been debated within the Southern Baptist community and the broader pro-life movement.

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  Nine out of ten evangelicals intend to vote in UK election, as Evangelical Alliance encourages prayer

  By Chris Eyte Europe

  5 months ago

  With the U.K.’s General Election taking place on Thursday (July 4), evangelicals are being encouraged to both pray and vote for the future of their nation. Research by the Evangelical Alliance (EA) of the U.K. suggests nine out of ten evangelicals in the country intends to vote.