Texas legislature sends bill banning dismemberment abortions to governor's desk
A bill that would ban dismemberment and partial-birth abortions is now headed to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's desk after it was approved by state Senate on Friday.
City officials resist secular group's demand to remove cross from public park in Missouri
The officials of Neosho city in Missouri have refused to comply with an atheist group's request to remove a cross display from Big Spring Park.
New Jersey township agrees to pay $3.25 million to Islamic Society to settle discrimination lawsuit
A New Jersey town has agreed to pay $3.25 million to an Islamic Society to settle a discrimination lawsuit over its refusal to issue a permit to allow the group to build a mosque.
New York considers legislation that would allow late-term abortions
New York is reportedly considering a measure that would allow late-term abortions if the fetus was deemed unviable or when there is a danger to the mother's health.
Texas Senate passes bill aimed at banning sharia law from courts
The Texas state Senate has approved a bill that is aimed at banning foreign code of law, including sharia law, from being applied in the state's courts.
Minnesota mom loses lawsuit against health care providers who gave hormone treatment to her son without permission
A federal judge has dismissed a mother's lawsuit against her teenage child along with school officials and health care providers for giving hormonal treatments to her son to help him "transition" to a girl without her consent.
Saddleback Church youth mentor arrested for allegedly engaging in lewd conduct with 2 teenage boys
A 32-year-old youth mentor at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Orange County has been arrested on Thursday on after he was accused of committing lewd acts on two teenage boys.
Michigan school district vows to reinstate Bible classes despite complaint from secular group
A school district in Newaygo County, Michigan has vowed to reinstate an optional Bible study that was canceled recently following complaints from a secular group.
YouTube removes undercover video showing abortionists discussing grisly abortion procedures
YouTube has removed a new video that features abortionists and Planned Parenthood officials discussing gruesome abortion procedures and the harvesting of baby body parts.
Las Vegas police boosts security following release of new ISIS propaganda video
Las Vegas police have stepped up security in the city after the Islamic State released a new propaganda video calling for lone wolf attacks while showing a brief clip of the city's famed Strip.
New video game portrays Christian militants as villains
The first-person shooter video game series "Far Cry" has cast a Christian cult as villains for the first time in over a decade.
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‘Zero A.D.’ Brings Nativity to Life Through a Story of Faith and Sacrificial Love
Director Alejandro Monteverde, best known for “Sound of Freedom,” is bringing the Nativity to the big screen this Christmas season with “Zero A.D.: The Birth of Christ,” a biblical epic highlighting the courage and faith behind the birth of Jesus. Distributed by Angel Studios, the drama-thriller opens in theaters Dec. 11 and depicts Mary and Joseph’s struggle to protect the newborn Messiah amid political turmoil.
Texas-Based Anglican Diocese Elects Paul Donison as Bishop After Months of Deadlock
The Anglican Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast has chosen the Rev. Paul Donison as its next bishop, ending months of uncertainty following an inconclusive election in May. The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) announced Wednesday that the Texas-based diocese elected Donison on Nov. 7.
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.