House Committee approves resolution to overturn D.C.'s assisted suicide law
A Congressional committee has approved a resolution that would strike down a law that legalized assisted suicide in the District of Columbia.
St. Louis Mayor approves ordinance to make city 'sanctuary' for abortion
The mayor of St. Louis, Missouri has approved a bill that would amend its nondiscrimination ordinance to include protections for women who have had abortions in the past.
Texas could lose chance of hosting future Super Bowls if it enacts bathroom bill, NFL warns
The National Football League (NFL) has warned that the state of Texas could lose its chances of hosting future Super Bowls if it enacts a bathroom bill similar to a law passed in North Carolina last year.
Baylor students launch petition to turn university into 'sanctuary campus'
A group of graduate students at Baylor University has created a petition asking its administrators to turn the school into a "sanctuary campus" to provide safe haven to undocumented immigrants.
NC sports association warns NCAA could cancel events from 2018 to 2022 over bathroom bill
The North Carolina Sports Association (NCSA) has warned that the state could lose all NCAA Championship events until 2022 if the controversial transgender bathroom bill known as HB2 is not immediately repealed.
Franklin Graham slams Planned Parenthood as a 'Hitleristic organization'
Evangelist Franklin Graham took to social media to express his objection to the taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood, describing the abortion provider as a "Hitleristic organization."
Donald Trump national security advisor Michael Flynn resigns over contact with Russian ambassador
President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, resigned late on Monday after revelations that he had discussed U.S. sanctions on Russia with the Russian ambassador to the United States before Trump took office and misled Vice President Mike Pence about the conversations.
Oklahoma House committee passes bill allowing Ten Commandments to be displayed on public grounds
A committee of the Oklahoma House of Representatives has recommended the passage of a bill that would allow the Ten Commandments and other historically significant documents to be displayed in publicly owned buildings, such as schools, city halls and courthouses.
Pennsylvania governor vows to reject bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks
A piece of legislation banning abortions after 20 weeks into pregnancy has been approved by the Pennsylvania Senate, but Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf has vowed to veto the bill when it reaches his desk.
Kentucky Senate passes bill that would protect religious expression in public schools
The Kentucky Senate has voted to approve a legislation that would protect the rights of students to express religious beliefs in public school, including in their homework, artwork and on their clothing.
Trump administration drops stay request in school transgender bathroom policy
President Donald Trump's administration has withdrawn a stay request that aims to limit the injunction against the enforcement of the transgender bathroom policy in public schools.
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‘Zero A.D.’ Brings Nativity to Life Through a Story of Faith and Sacrificial Love
Director Alejandro Monteverde, best known for “Sound of Freedom,” is bringing the Nativity to the big screen this Christmas season with “Zero A.D.: The Birth of Christ,” a biblical epic highlighting the courage and faith behind the birth of Jesus. Distributed by Angel Studios, the drama-thriller opens in theaters Dec. 11 and depicts Mary and Joseph’s struggle to protect the newborn Messiah amid political turmoil.
Texas-Based Anglican Diocese Elects Paul Donison as Bishop After Months of Deadlock
The Anglican Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast has chosen the Rev. Paul Donison as its next bishop, ending months of uncertainty following an inconclusive election in May. The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) announced Wednesday that the Texas-based diocese elected Donison on Nov. 7.
Texas Chief Justice-Elect Seeks to End Religious Exemptions for Judges Who Refuse Same-Sex Weddings
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice-elect Maggie Ellis has announced plans to overturn a rule protecting judges who decline to officiate same-sex weddings because of their religious beliefs.
China’s New Law Expands Communist Party Control Over Religious Freedom, Report Warns
A law that came into effect this year gives the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) increased powers to restrict religious practice even as several Christians remain imprisoned for carrying out their ministries, according to an advocacy group’s new report. In the past year freedom of religion in China has deteriorated with the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress coming into effect on July1.
Calvary Chapel Pastors Push Back Against Costa Mesa’s Ordination of Women
Several pastors affiliated with the Calvary Chapel movement have publicly criticized Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa’s affirmation of women serving as pastors, following an announcement by Char Brodersen at the church that once served as the movement’s flagship congregation. The Calvary Chapel Association (CCA), through its Heartland Regional Team, reaffirmed its opposition to appointing women as pastors or elders.