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 ...
Over half of US Christians are unaware of the term 'the Great Commission,' Barna poll reveals
A recent poll conducted by the Barna Group has found that more than half of Christians in the U.S. have not "heard of the Great Commission," which refers to Christ's commandment for his followers to "go and make disciples of all nations."
Former SBC President Frank Page announces retirement citing 'personal failing'
Frank Page has announced his retirement from active ministry and his resignation from his role as president and chief executive officer of the Southern Baptist Convention's (SBC) Executive Committee over what he described as a "morally inappropriate relationship in the recent past."
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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.