Archbishop of Canterbury says Christian supporters of Trump baffle him
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said that he could not comprehend why so many Christians in the U.S. support President Donald Trump.
Virginia youth pastor charged with triple homicide of family on Thanksgiving Day
A youth pastor in Virginia has been charged with first-degree murder for shooting down three people in his family on Thanksgiving Day.
FRC's Tony Perkins accused of covering up sexual assault against teenager
Tony Perkins, president of Family Research Council (FRC), had been accused of helping to cover up sexual assault allegations against a Republican lawmaker.
Conservative groups step up boycott campaign against Target as holiday season approaches
Conservative groups are stepping up its campaign urging shoppers not to buy anything from Target this coming Christmas because of its controversial policy of allowing men into women's bathrooms.
Federal court starts hearing case of Atlanta fire chief who was sacked for traditional views on marriage
A federal court has started hearing the discrimination case filed by an Atlanta fire chief who was dismissed from his job after he released a book that defended the Biblical view of marriage and sexuality.
Abortion rate in U.S. falls to lowest level in four decades, according to CDC
The abortion rate in the U.S. has fallen to its lowest level in more than four decades, according to the latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Judge overturns Texas law banning dismemberment abortions
A judge has thrown out provisions of a Texas law that would have prohibited dismemberment abortions, which is commonly used in the second trimester to terminate pregnancies.
Secularist group accuses Bible museum of indoctrinating visitors
The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) has accused the newly-opened Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. of indoctrinating its visitors and said that it has taken steps to ensure that the institution has not received any taxpayer funds.
Ken Ham denounces Planned Parenthood supporter who made anonymous donation in his name
Ken Ham, president of creationist ministry Answers in Genesis (AiG), has denounced a Planned Parenthood supporter who made an anonymous donation to the abortion provider in his name.
New Jersey court nixes abortion buffer zone law in Englewood
A New Jersey federal court has struck down an ordinance prohibiting pro-life speech within eight feet of abortion clinics in the city of Englewood.
Little Sisters of the Poor goes back to court to defend religious exemption from HHS contraceptive mandate
The Little Sisters of the Poor are heading back to court after several states filed a lawsuit against the religious exemption from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate that requires employers to provide coverage for contraceptives in their healthcare plans.
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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.