Judge nixes part of Indiana law against aborted baby parts trafficking
A judge has struck down a portion of an Indiana legislation that prohibits the sales of aborted baby body parts, arguing that most of the law was unconstitutional.
Jeremy Lin reminds Christians about urgent need for evangelism
NBA star Jeremy Lin has recently reminded Christians about the urgent need for evangelism, amid his concerns about the "scary" reality that many "lost souls" will "spend eternity in condemnation."
Senate fails to confirm Sam Brownback as religious freedom ambassador
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has been waiting nearly six months for confirmation as the Ambassador-At-Large for International Religious Freedom, but the position remains in a state of uncertainty as the Senate had failed to vote on his nomination before the year-end Christmas recess.
Trump says he wants 'peace for the country' in Christmas Eve call with a child
President Donald Trump has told a child during a Christmas Eve phone call that one of the items on his wish list this holiday season was "peace for the country."
Former Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk to headline next month's March for Life
The organizers of the March For Life has announced that former NFL player Matt Birk will be one of the keynote speakers at the annual gathering of pro-life advocates in Washington D.C.
California megachurch draws criticism for promoting use of 'Destiny Cards'
A controversial megachurch in California is being denounced for promoting the use of "Destiny Cards," which some say is just another form of tarot cards.
Atheist group warns Arkansas governor against sharing Bible verses on official social media pages
A prominent atheist group has warned Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson against sharing Bible verses on his official social media pages, suggesting that he is violating the U.S. Constitution by doing so.
Arkansas commission approves design plans for new Ten Commandments display
The Arkansas Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission has approved the design plans for a new Ten Commandments display outside of the state capitol to replace a similar monument that was destroyed by a mentally ill man earlier this year.
Catholic charity shuts down operations in US due to Trump's cutbacks to refugees
President Donald Trump's decision to reduce the refugee quota has prompted a Catholic charity to shut down its refugee resettlement ministry in Iowa.
Sex abuse lawsuit seeks $70 million in assets from Montana diocese
Attorneys for victims of sex abuse have filed a lawsuit against a bankrupt Catholic diocese in Montana last week to ensure that more than $70 million in assets will be available to their clients.
Stephen Baldwin claims Hollywood execs reject him because of his Christian faith
Actor Stephen Baldwin has said that Hollywood executives have been unwilling to work with him because of his Christian faith as well as his support for President Donald Trump.
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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.