AG's George Wood Urges Prayer for Pastor Arrested in Iran
Security forces in Iran arrested pastor Robert Asserian on Tuesday after disrupting a morning prayer service in progress at Central Assembly of God in Tehran.
Security forces in Iran arrested pastor Robert Asserian on Tuesday after disrupting a morning prayer service in progress at Central Assembly of God in Tehran.

A Philadelphia couple was charged on Wednesday in the death of their infant son, the second of their children who prosecutors say died after his parents prayed over him instead of seeking medical attention.

With the onslaught of information about same-sex marriage in the news, not to mention pressure from those supporting it to get on board, here are the fundamental questions we must ask ourselves when it comes to taking our stand.

While many Christians know Scripture proclamations such as "For I am not ashamed of the gospel ... ," not all churchgoers are particularly transparent or open about their faith. What's the problem?

Atheist groups are attacking the Bible and Christian symbols from coast to coast, but Pope Francis is reaching out to the non-believers. Find out his approach to dealing with people who believe there is no God.

Much potential peril lies ahead. Will the United States’ commander in chief be so distracted by three scandals that he can’t effectively respond to, much less proactively manage, the international crises that may soon emerge?

Tornado survivors thanked God when explaining how they lived through the colossal twister that devastated an Oklahoma town and killed 24 people, an astonishingly low toll given the extent of destruction.

Read a letter from Pastor Saeed Abedini, an American citizen who is being held in an Iranian prison because of his faith.

The citizens of central Oklahoma have been through a terrible tragedy this week. Read about how quickly local and national churches are responding to help.

As Michael Youssef prepares to preach at a series of revival meetings in Jakarta, the evangelist is praying this significant event will lead the way toward a long-lasting spiritual transformation throughout Indonesia.

In response to efforts by the abortion industry to downplay the "House of Horrors" abortion murder trial, American Life League released a new video report demonstrating that abortionist Kermit Gosnell is not an isolated case.

Vermont on Monday became the fourth U.S. state to end legal penalties for doctors who prescribe medication to terminally ill patients seeking to end their own lives.

God’s heart is broken over the spiritual condition of the Native America community. Do you care?

Thousands of young Christians in the U.K. who believe in traditional marriage will think twice before taking public sector jobs, a group of church leaders warns.

Russian lawmakers on Tuesday took a step toward imposing jail terms for offending religious feelings, approving legislation proposed after a punk band performed a raucous protest song in Moscow's main Orthodox Christian cathedral.

The Peace Corps will start accepting applications next month from same-sex couples who want to volunteer together as part of the overseas service program.

Some have begun to ask if Pope Francis is an exorcist after he laid hands on a young, wheelchair-bound man after Sunday's Mass in St. Peter's Square.

The White House isn’t afraid to call out Republicans for playing politics, or Wall Street for runaway profits or insurance companies for health care woes. Why, when it comes to protecting religious freedom, is the State Department so hesitant to name names?

The Boy Scouts of America will vote this week on whether or not to allow openly gay members. And moral Americans are continuing to bang the drum of reason.

The American Atheists want to place popular atheist books, including God Is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens and The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins, next to Gideon Bibles in Georgia state park cabins.

As Carolin and Desi Perez drove across Interstate 35 Tuesday morning, there was too much destruction to take in. Carolin Perez described it with one word: carnage. Find out how chaplains are helping in the wake of disaster.

Elevate Church Pastor Steven Earp didn’t expect his Sunday sermon to be a prophetic message—at least not so soon. But it turned out to be a prelude of things to come for his congregation and the town of Moore, Okla.

Monday's 2-mile-wide tornado that struck Moore, Okla., has left at least 24 dead, with more missing. But the county's undersheriff is optimistic the town will recover, with God's grace.