Catholic schools cannot receive government funds for non-Catholic students, Canadian court rules
A Canadian court has ruled that it is illegal for the Saskatchewan government to fund non-Catholic students who attend Catholic schools in the province.
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Indiana governor approves bill requiring parental consent for minors seeking abortion
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed a bill into law that would require parents or guardians to be notified when a pregnant child under the age of 18 tries to bypass them to obtain an abortion.
Trump administration keeps Obama mandate that requires religious nonprofits to fund contraceptives
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicated that it will continue to defend a court case regarding an HHS mandate that forces religious non-profits such as the Little Sisters of the Poor to pay for contraceptives.
Transgender sues Catholic hospital in California for refusing to remove uterus
A woman who identifies as a man is suing a Catholic hospital in Sacramento, California after it abruptly canceled a scheduled hysterectomy.
Christian who was booted from university for his Biblical views on homosexuality wins right to challenge dismissal
A Christian student, who was expelled from a university course in Britain for expressing his Biblical views about homosexuality, has won the legal right to challenge his dismissal in court.
Xinjiang court sentences five Christians to prison for planning Bible study session
A court in China's northwestern province of Xinjiang has sentenced five Christians to jail for their involvement in the planning of a Bible study session.
Armed men kidnap 14-year-old daughter of Pakistani Christian family at gunpoint
A group of armed men has reportedly robbed the home of a Christian family in Pakistan's Punjab province and kidnapped their 14-year-old daughter at gunpoint.
Evangelicals, Pentecostals more likely to experience persecution than other Christian groups, report reveals
A new report has suggested that evangelicals and Pentecostals are more likely to suffer persecution compared to Christians of other denominations partly because of passion to share the Gospel.
California university installs vending machine that dispenses contraceptives
A university in California has generated controversy for installing a vending machine that dispenses Plan B emergency contraceptive pills on its campus.
DNC chair says all Democrats must support abortion rights
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tom Perez caused some controversy after he declared on Friday that all Democrats should be pro-choice with no exceptions.
Indian parents condemn their own sons who left home to fight for ISIS
Some Indian parents are condemning their own sons who left their homes to fight for the Islamic State in Afghanistan.
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Churchgoers Average Just 51 on Biblical Literacy Quiz, Lifeway Research Finds
Nearly two-thirds of churchgoers failed a test measuring their knowledge of the Bible, highlighting widespread gaps in biblical literacy, according to a report published Tuesday by Lifeway Research. The assessment used a traditional grading system ranging from A (90 and above) to F (below 60). The average score was 51, with 65% receiving an F, 9% a D, 9% a C, 8% a B and 9% an A.
James Talarico Draws on David and Jesus in Texas Senate Victory Speech
Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico drew comparisons between himself and the biblical figures of David and Jesus in a victory speech Tuesday after defeating Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state's U.S. Senate election. “I'm reminded of that story from Scripture of a shepherd boy who goes up against a giant,” Talarico told supporters in Austin shortly before midnight.
WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Opens Up About Faith, Says ‘Revival Is Happening’
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, who drew national media attention this season for objecting to male trans-identified athletes in women's sports, reflected on her faith journey on an episode of Theo Von's podcast, saying she believes a revival is happening.
68% of US Teens Would Turn to Jesus for Identity Advice, but Parents Rank Higher
More than two-thirds of American teenagers say they would feel comfortable seeking guidance from Jesus about their identity, although parents and friends remain their preferred sources of advice, according to new research from Barna. Mothers emerged as the most trusted source of guidance, with 84% of teenagers expressing comfort in discussing identity-related questions with them.
NC County Appeals Preliminary Injunction in Summit Church Zoning Lawsuit
A North Carolina county has argued that its legal battle with former Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear’s The Summit Church over a proposed campus expansion centers on the limits of federal court authority rather than allegations of religious discrimination.