Court blocks law that prevents Planned Parenthood from providing abortions in Arkansas
A federal appeals court has blocked a legislation that would have prevented Planned Parenthood from providing abortions in Arkansas.
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Vandals paint 'Crucify no voters' on Melbourne church amid Australia's same-sex marriage referendum
Churchgoers were shocked to find the phrases "Crucify No voters" and "Vote Yes" painted outside the Waverley Baptist church in Wheelers Hill, Melbourne when they arrived for morning service on Sunday.
California governor vetoes bill aimed at prohibiting religious employers from firing workers who seek abortions
California Gov. Jerry Brown has struck down a legislation that would have prohibited religious workers from disciplining or firing employees who seek abortions, use birth control or make other reproductive health decisions they disagree with.
Air Force suspends colonel for refusing to sign document affirming same-sex marriage
U.S. Air Force officials have reportedly suspended a highly-decorated colonel for refusing to sign an unofficial document affirming the same-sex marriage of a retiring subordinate.
SAS snipers gun down ISIS militants preparing to execute Christian family
A Christian family of eight were saved from certain death when SAS snipers gunned down the Islamic State militants who were preparing to execute them.
Somali government blames Al-Shabaab for deadly blast in Mogadishu
Security officials in Somalia have said that the al-Shabaab extremist group was behind the deadly bombing that killed at least 320 people in Mogadishu on Saturday.
Indian authorities arrest Christian teen over allegations of making anti-Hindu comments on Facebook
A Christian teenager in northern India was arrested and jailed for 12 days after he was accused of posting anti-Hindu comments on Facebook.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu castigates Iran for persecuting Christians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has castigated Iran for persecuting Christians and has praised U.S. President Donald Trump for not ignoring the risks posed by the Islamic regime.
Salvation Army releases film to help public identify signs of modern slavery
The Salvation Army has released a short animated film aimed at helping the public identify common signs of modern slavery so they could report the crime to proper authorities.
Tortured missionary begs Trump not to go to war with North Korea
A Korean-American missionary has begged U.S. President Donald Trump not to go to war with North Korea as it could kill countless civilians, including the large number of underground Christians living there.
US Supreme Court turns down appeal over removal of Ten Commandments monument in New Mexico
The U.S. Supreme Court has turned down an appeal over the removal of a Ten Commandments display on the lawn outside the city hall in Bloomfield, New Mexico.
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United Methodist Church Selects US, Zimbabwe for Historic 2028 General Conference
The United Methodist Church (UMC) will convene its 2028 General Conference at two locations simultaneously for the first time in the denomination’s history, bringing together delegates in the United States and Africa for its highest legislative assembly. The UMC Commission on the General Conference announced Tuesday that Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harare, Zimbabwe, will jointly host the gathering.
Middle East Christians Face Uncertain Future as Global Persecution Threatens Over 400 Million
Christian persecution has worsened in more than half of 18 countries surveyed by a Catholic watchdog, raising concerns about the future of Christian communities in the Middle East. The Middle East has emerged as an area of particular concern, where prolonged instability threatens Christianity’s presence in its historic birthplace.
Multisite Churches Expanding Rapidly Across US, Attracting Nearly 10% of Protestant Churchgoers
Multisite churches are expanding rapidly across the United States, attracting nearly one in 10 Protestant churchgoers, but their growth is increasingly outpacing the development of qualified leaders, according to a new national study. The report identified more than 1,800 multisite churches operating over 6,000 campuses nationwide, highlighting the growing influence of congregations that maintain multiple worship locations under a unified organizational structure.
Allie Beth Stuckey Urges Christians to Limit Halloween Participation and Avoid Horror Films
New York Times bestselling author and BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey has drawn mixed reactions from Christians after questioning whether believers should embrace Halloween festivities and consume horror-themed entertainment. During the Oct. 19 episode of her “Relatable” podcast, Stuckey addressed the different ways Christians approach Halloween, acknowledging that the subject involves personal convictions and differing interpretations of Christian freedom.
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Churches in Immigration Raids Dispute
A federal appeals court has handed a legal victory to churches, synagogues and other religious organizations challenging the Trump administration’s decision to permit immigration enforcement operations at places of worship. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed a lower court’s decision rejecting the religious groups’ request for a preliminary injunction.