Minnesota governor rejects legislation allowing women seeking abortions to view ultrasound of unborn baby
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has rejected a bill that would have allowed pregnant women to view an ultrasound image of the unborn baby.
Maryland governor signs legislation outlawing gay conversion therapy for minors
Maryland joined 10 other states in banning gay conversion therapy for minors after Gov. Larry Hogan signed a bill known as the Youth Mental Health Protection Act on Tuesday.
Judge rules in favor of Christian baker who refused to bake wedding cake for same-sex couple
A judge in California has issued a final judgment on the case of a Christian baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple.
Presbyterian minister conducts blessing ceremony for Planned Parenthood facility in Portland
A Presbyterian minister has recounted how he and other chaplains hosted a service to bless a Planned Parenthood facility in Portland last week.
Trump welcomes three American detainees released from North Korean prison
President Donald Trump stayed up until the early hours of Thursday morning to greet three Americans who were released from a North Korean prison during the visit of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to the communist country.
Study links decline of church attendance to rise of Christian Right
A recent study has suggested that the rise of the Christian Right is partly responsible for the declining church membership in the U.S.
Conservative legal group removed from Amazon's donations programs due to SPLC's 'hate group' designation
The nonprofit law firm Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) has reportedly been removed from Amazon's donations program due to its designation as a "hate group" on the website of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).
Bill aimed at banning all abortions in South Carolina dies after Democratic filibuster
A legislation that would have banned nearly all abortions in South Carolina has been rejected in the Senate following a filibuster by Democratic lawmakers.
US to return thousands of smuggled ancient artifacts back to Iraq
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has announced on Wednesday that it will be returning nearly 4,000 ancient artifacts that were smuggled for arts and crafts store Hobby Lobby back to Iraq.
US Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of Christian school that was banned from relocating to Michigan township
The U.S. Supreme Court has announced on Monday that it will not consider the appeal of Livingston Christian School (LCS), which was prevented from relocating to a Michigan Township after the board refused to grant a permit in 2015.
Paul Ryan sparks backlash for firing House of Representatives chaplain
Speaker Paul D. Ryan has sparked backlash from Republican and Democratic lawmakers over his decision to fire the House of Representatives chaplain, the Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
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12 Christians Detained in Algeria After Worship Gathering as Police Seize Bibles
Algerian special forces raided a Christian worship gathering at a humanitarian shelter on Sept. 4, detaining all 12 people present on suspicion of holding an unauthorized non-Muslim religious service. Police entered the site and transferred the 12 detained Christians to the Bethioua police station.
Colorado Christian School Sees 96 Student Baptisms Through “5th Quarter” Gatherings
Nearly 100 students have been baptized during five periodic worship gatherings held at a Christian high school in Colorado after athletic competitions. Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch launched the 5th Quarter gatherings in fall 2024 and holds the student-focused worship and testimony events twice each academic year.
Iran Faces UN Scrutiny Over Confiscation of Historic Protestant Church
Two United Nations experts have called on Iran to explain the confiscation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Tehran and the eviction of Christian families from the property. Reports emerged in July that Iranian authorities had seized the church, described as the country’s oldest Protestant congregation, and removed Christian residents living on the site.
Trump Highlights Global Christian Persecution at UN, Warns Iran of “Annihilation” Without Deal
President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to draw attention to the persecution of Christians worldwide, criticizing the U.N. Human Rights Council for giving the issue little attention while condemning some of the world’s most repressive governments. “Christians are being persecuted all over the world; it's not even believable. I never thought I'd say it, but it's been happening for a long time.”
Baptist pastor, other Christians killed in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani militia attacks in one county in Plateau state, Nigeria over the weekend killed at least eight Christians, including a Baptist pastor and a church employee on their way to church services on Sunday (Sept. 20), sources said.