Virginia governor vows to veto bill that aims to defund Planned Parenthood
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has promised to veto a bill that was recently passed by the Senate. The said bill aims to strip Planned Parenthood of its non-Medicaid funds.
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Oklahoma House committee advances bill requiring father's permission for abortions
An Oklahoma House committee has advanced a bill that would require pregnant women who want to abort their baby to get the written consent of the father before the procedure can be performed.
World Relief prepares to close five offices and lay off 140 staff in wake of Trump's refugee order
A Christian organization that helps resettle refugees is preparing to close five of its offices and lay off 140 staff members as a result of President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees.
Court says Christian prayers said in public meetings in Jackson County violated Constitution
A federal appeals court has stated that the practice of opening public meetings with Christian-only prayers in Jackson County, Michigan violated the U.S. Constitution by favoring one faith over others.
Pastor Saeed Abedini sentenced to community service for violating wife's restraining order
Pastor Saeed Abedini, who was imprisoned for three-and-a-half years in Iran for evangelizing, has been sentenced to work four days of community service for violating the restraining order filed by his estranged wife, Naghmeh.
House Committee approves resolution to overturn D.C.'s assisted suicide law
A Congressional committee has approved a resolution that would strike down a law that legalized assisted suicide in the District of Columbia.
St. Louis Mayor approves ordinance to make city 'sanctuary' for abortion
The mayor of St. Louis, Missouri has approved a bill that would amend its nondiscrimination ordinance to include protections for women who have had abortions in the past.
Texas could lose chance of hosting future Super Bowls if it enacts bathroom bill, NFL warns
The National Football League (NFL) has warned that the state of Texas could lose its chances of hosting future Super Bowls if it enacts a bathroom bill similar to a law passed in North Carolina last year.
Imprisoned Iranian Christian falls 'seriously ill' after undergoing hunger strike
An Iranian Christian convert who was imprisoned in August has fallen "seriously ill" after he went on a hunger strike to protest against the unfair handling of his case.
ISIS burns three families alive for trying to escape 'Caliphate'
Three families from Iraq who were trying to escape the areas controlled by the Islamic State have been burned to death by the terror group, a security source told an Iraqi news outlet on Saturday.
Boko Haram insurgency has claimed nearly 100,000 lives, new report says
The governor of Borno state in Nigeria has released a new report indicating that the Islamic terror group Boko Haram has killed nearly 100,000 people and driven over two million Nigerians out of their homes.
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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.