Atlanta Pastor Apologizes for Remarks on Police Killings

A pastor in Atlanta issued an apology after controversial remarks blaming police killings on disobedience sparked backlash within his congregation and the broader Christian community.
From Christianity Today

Aaron Renn’s ‘Three Worlds’ Theory Sparks Debate

Conservative commentator Aaron Renn’s framework for understanding Christianity’s transition from a socially desirable faith to one facing cultural opposition has ignited discussions among evangelicals and critics alike. From Baptist News

Islamic State claims pope’s burial is ‘marketing tool in theological war’ as it gains renewed strength

“The Islamic State has declared Pope Francis’ burial a “marketing tool in a theological war,” asserting that tributes paid to the late pope undermine Islamic beliefs. The terror group is concurrently experiencing a resurgence, raising concerns about its growing strength and influence in the Middle East.” From The Christian Post

Religious ‘nones’ outnumber Catholics and Protestants in Germany

For the first time in modern German history, more Germans identify as religiously unaffiliated than as Roman Catholics or Protestants, according to a new survey. From the Christian Post