Catholic nurse sues Duke University Hospital for requiring her to participate in abortions
A Catholic nurse has sued Duke University Hospital for allegedly discriminating against her when she refused to assist in abortions.
Christian leaders decry plan to scrap adoption tax credit
Christian leaders are calling on Republican lawmakers to reconsider the plan to scrap the adoption tax credit, which eases the financial burden of families who have adopted children.
About half of 26 mass shooting victims at Texas church were children, officials say
Texas officials have disclosed on Monday that about half of the 26 victims of the massacre at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs were children.
GOP tax plan allows parents to list unborn babies as beneficiaries
The GOP has unveiled a new tax plan that would allow expectant parents to list their unborn babies as beneficiaries of a 529 college savings account.
Justice Department accuses ACLU of lying about abortion for illegal immigrant teen
The Justice Department has the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of lying about the abortion schedule of an illegal immigrant teenager, who was involved in a highly publicized court battle last month after the U.S. government tried to prevent her from obtaining the procedure.
Satanic Temple puts up anti-spanking billboard after Texas school reinstates corporal punishment
The Satanic Temple has put up an anti-spanking billboard declaring "our religion doesn't believe in hitting kids" after a Texas school board reinstated corporal punishment for students.
Georgetown students' commission rejects complaint against group that promotes traditional marriage
The Student Activities Commission at Georgetown University has decided not to take action against Love Saxa, a Catholic student group that has been accused of "hatred" and "intolerance" for its support of traditional marriage.
Former abortion doctor's testimony to Congress: 'I am a mass murderer'
A former abortionist testified in front of a Congressional committee on Thursday to share her experience on how she became pro-life after having performed abortions in the past.
NYC truck terrorist wants ISIS flag displayed in hospital room
The man accused of carrying out the truck attack in New York City on Tuesday had reportedly asked to display the Islamic State flag in his hospital room where he is being treated for a gunshot wound.
Facebook page depicting Hillary fighting Jesus exposed as Russian ad
U.S. lawmakers have released a collection of politically-charged Facebook advertisements that were apparently bought by Russian operatives ahead of the 2016 U.S. election in an attempt to pit Americans against each other.
Ohio House advances bill that would ban abortions of unborn babies with Down syndrome
The Ohio House has advanced a bill that would prohibit abortions based on the fetal diagnosis of Down syndrome on unborn babies.
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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.