Utah bill seeking to ban Down syndrome abortions struggles in Senate
Pro-life lawmakers in the Utah Senate are struggling to advance a legislation that seeks to ban abortion on unborn babies with Down Syndrome.
Ken Ham delivers presentation to packed auditorium at Oklahoma university following controversy
Famed creationist Ken Ham was able to deliver a protest-free presentation at a packed auditorium at the University of Oklahoma on Monday even though he had been previously disinvited from campus after LGBT activists complained about his biblical beliefs on marriage.
Mississippi Senate approves 15-week abortion ban
The Mississippi Senate has approved a bill that is aimed at banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy on Tuesday.
Texas church gives away a total of $125K in checks during service
A church in Texas has given away a total of $125,000 in checks to parishioners on Sunday, with the request that they would use some of the money to help others in need.
West Virginia resolution declaring 'no Constitutional right to abortion' heads to November ballot
The West Virginia legislature has approved a resolution that aims to amend the state's Constitution to say that it does not recognize abortion as a "right."
Maryland church gives away five cars to celebrate grand opening of new worship space
A church in Maryland has given away five cars last weekend to celebrate the grand opening of its new location in a Columbia strip mall.
Secularist group calls out Texas Sheriff for including Bible verse in departmental memo
A Wisconsin-based secularist group has sent a letter to a sheriff's office in Texas to complain about the inclusion of a Bible verse in a memo to officers.
Over 94,000 sign petition calling for national holiday honoring Billy Graham
More than 94,000 people have signed a petition that calls for a national holiday in honor of the late Rev. Billy Graham, who was laid to rest next to his wife last week at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Highpoint Church releases update on sex abuse investigation involving Pastor Andy Savage
Highpoint Church has announced on its website on Sunday that the sex abuse investigation involving Pastor Andy Savage is "wrapping up" and further updates would be released "as the situation requires."
Washington state legislature approves bill requiring insurers to cover abortion
The Washington state Senate has approved a measure that would require insurance companies that offer maternity care to also provide coverage for elective abortions and contraceptive drugs.
Mike Huckabee resigns from Country Music board after members complain about his conservative views
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee reportedly resigned from the Country Music Association (CMA) Foundation board after some members complained about his conservative views on homosexuality and marriage.
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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.
“I Would Never Renounce My Faith”: 20-Year-Old Egyptian Christian Killed by ISIS in Libya
A 20-year-old Egyptian Christian was reportedly killed by Islamic State (ISIS) militants in Libya after resisting repeated demands to abandon his Christian faith and embrace Islam while in captivity. Milad Malak, a Coptic Christian, was the only Christian among a group of Egyptian workers abducted by ISIS fighters, according to Open Doors, which cited accounts from two Muslim companions who were later released.
Myanmar Military Airstrike Kills 3 Students at Christian Bible School, Injures 6
Three students were killed and six others injured when Myanmar's military launched an airstrike and drone assault on a Christian Bible school in Karen State. The attack occurred Tuesday in Day Bu Noh village in Hpapun District, an area largely populated by Christian Karen communities. Military aircraft reportedly dropped bombs before armed drones struck the village, with one exploding directly above the Bible school.