Louisiana Senate approves 15-week abortion ban with amendment to avoid litigation
The Louisiana Senate had approved a bill aiming to ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy but not before adding an amendment to avoid a legal challenge in court.
GQ Magazine draws backlash for including Bible in list of books people do not have to read
GQ Magazine has sparked backlash for including the Bible in the list of books that people do not have to read, despite being rated highly by many people.
Church leaders resist lawsuit aimed at ending housing tax exemption for clergy
Church leaders in Chicago are seeking an end to a lawsuit filed by an atheist group to dissolve the housing tax exemption for clergy members.
Appeals court upholds ruling that overturned Indiana's abortion ban on babies with Down Syndrome
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court decision that blocked an Indiana law that would have prohibited abortions on unborn babies based on a diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Trump's faith advisers decry exclusion from closed-door evangelical meeting
Members of President Donald Trump's faith advisory council are criticizing a recent closed-door meeting of evangelical leaders that is aimed at discussing the concerns about the evangelical movement's close association with the president.
Court rules in favor of Christian man who refuses to pay taxes because of abortion funding
A court has ruled in favor of an Oregon resident who refuses to pay federal taxes because he opposes taxpayer-funded abortions.
Sutherland Springs church responds to questions about donation spending for mass shooting victims
The First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs has assured its members that it is properly handling the money that has been donated for the victims of the mass shooting in November.
Teacher sues Christian school after she was fired for getting pregnant out of wedlock
A teacher is suing a Christian school in Tennessee, alleging that she was fired from her job because of her out-of-wedlock pregnancy.
US Air Force reverses disciplinary action against colonel who refused to affirm same-sex marriage
The U.S. Air Force has decided to reverse the disciplinary actions against a colonel who was suspended after he refused to sign a certificate that would affirm the same-sex marriage of a retiring officer.
Supreme Court rejects plea to allow release of undercover Planned Parenthood videos
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal against a lower court order blocking pro-life activists from releasing undercover videos that purportedly show Planned Parenthood officials engaging in illegal baby body parts trade.
Federal judge rules in favor of Catholic employers in contraceptive mandate case
Employers affiliated with the Catholic Benefits Association (CBA) have claimed victory in court after a federal judge issued a permanent injunction and declaratory relief against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate that requires business owners to provide insurance coverage ...
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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.