Massachusetts high court orders Catholic retreat center to pay taxes
Massachusetts' highest court has ruled that a popular Catholic retreat center that serves as a wildlife sanctuary and a home for battered women must pay taxes.
Planned Parenthood president urges Ivanka Trump to 'stand for women'
Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards has urged Ivanka Trump to "stand up for women" and speak out against the American Health Care Act, a legislation that would have repealed Obamacare and defunded her organization.
Oklahoma House passes bill that would allow Ten Commandments on public grounds
The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved a legislation that would allow the display of the Ten Commandments and other historically significant documents on public property.
School district pulls book about boy who wears girls' dresses following complaints
A school district in North Carolina has canceled its plan to use a children's book about a boy who likes to wear girls' dresses for a first-grade lesson following complaints from conservatives.
Fire destroys church recently bought by white supremacist
A church in North Dakota was destroyed in a fire just weeks after it was bought by a well-known white supremacist who has previously tried to set up a whites-only enclave in another part of the state.
Princeton Seminary reverses decision to award Tim Keller after protests
Princeton Theological Seminary has reversed its decision to give a major award to Rev. Tim Keller following protests over his church's position on the ordination of women and LGBT individuals.
Atheist group sues Texas judge for opening court sessions with prayer
An atheist organization has filed a lawsuit against a Texas judge due to his practice of allowing guest pastors and chaplains to open court sessions with prayer.
New Mexico Senate rejects bill that aimed to legalize assisted suicide
The New Mexico Senate has narrowly defeated a bill that is aimed at legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients in the state
Pennsylvania student sues school district for allowing girl to use boys' locker room
A male student in Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against a local school district due to its policy that allows girls to enter the boys' locker room.
Jennifer Garner reunites with cast of 'Juno' to raise funds for Planned Parenthood
Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner is reuniting with the cast of 2007 hit movie "Juno" for a live reading of the script to raise funds for Planned Parenthood.
ERLC executive committee affirms Russell Moore's leadership following speculations of his firing
The executive committee of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) has voiced its support for the leadership of Russell Moore, amid speculation that he might be fired from his post as the president of the organization.
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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.