Rachel Held Evans, progressive Christian writer, dies at age 37
Rachel Held Evans, a New York Times best-selling progressive Christian writer, has died at age 37.
Melissa Barnhart
Managing Editor
Melissa Barnhart serves as Managing Editor for The Christian Post. She graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor of science degrees in government, religion and communications. Ms. Barnhart began her reporting career while still in college by working for a local newspaper outside Dallas, Texas, where she interviewed pastors, politicians, Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch, a U.S. women's softball player in the 2004 Olympic Games, and former President of Mexico Vicente Fox. She joined The Christian Post in 2013.
Calif. synagogue shooting: 1 woman dead, 3 injured; suspect detained by authorities
One woman was shot dead and three others were injured at the Chabad of Poway synagogue just before 11:30 a.m. Saturday, the last day of Passover.
Ireland warns women against using abortion pill reversal that could save babies' lives
Women in Ireland are being warned against seeking the abortion pill reversal treatment that’s been successfully used in the U.S. to save babies’ lives. The Irish Department of Public Health is advising women that there is “no such thing” as abortion reversal and attempts to do so could result in either a miscarriage or an unhealthy outcome for the pregnancy.
Appeals court saves clergy tax-free housing allowance
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled Friday that a law giving clergy an exemption from paying income taxes on their housing allowance is constitutional.
Haiti: Aid groups implore Christians to pray, take action in time of crisis
Christian aid groups serving in Haiti have witnessed firsthand the devastation wrought by ongoing demonstrations spurred by allegations of government corruption and the country’s inflation crisis.
Amanda Palmer's baby 'abortion shower' song actually makes a pro-life argument, critic says
Singer Amanda Palmer’s new single “Voicemail for Jill” is being hailed by fans for addressing abortion, but some see its dark lyrics as having an unexpectedly pro-life message.
Trump admin. launches campaign to decriminalize homosexuality worldwide
The Trump administration is launching a global campaign to end the criminalization of homosexuality worldwide, specifically in 71 countries were a person can be executed for being gay.
Venezuela crisis: Christian group providing emergency aid, food for starving families
Venezuela is facing the biggest economic crisis in modern history with hyperinflation, leading to starvation, deaths and mass migration.
Divinity student becomes first to decipher Baptist theologian's 200-y-o sermons
A divinity student has cracked a centuries-old code to become the first person in the world to read documents left behind by Baptist pastor and theologian Andrew Fuller.
7 states already allow abortion up to birth — not just New York
New York isn’t the only state that allows abortion up to birth. Before New York lawmakers voted last Tuesday to remove gestational limits on abortion, seven states and Washington, D.C. already had laws allowing third-trimester abortions.
