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Study Shows Drop In Support for Israel Among US Evangelical Young Adults

Posted on: Thursday, June 17, 2021

A new study released this week, shows a sharp drop in support for Israel among Evangelicals aged 18 to 29 that could have “dramatic implications” on long-term US-Israel relations.

Southern Baptist Convention passes resolution against Equality Act: bill would be “devastating” for religious liberty

Posted on: Thursday, June 17, 2021

The Southern Baptist Convention passed a resolution Tuesday asserting that the Democrat-sponsored Equality Act would have a “devastating” effect on religious liberty, Christian Headlines reports. The SBC resolution against the Act was passed by an “overwhelming” majority at the Annual…

IRS denies Christian political activism group tax-exempt status, says its Bible teachings are affiliated with Republican party

Posted on: Thursday, June 17, 2021

The Internal Revenue Service has denied tax-exempt status to the non-profit political activism group Christians Engaged, asserting that the group’s Bible teachings typically align with Republican party policies, and that it engages in “prohibited political campaign intervention.” The Texas-based organization…

‘We Will Appeal This Decision’: Court Rules Against Jack Phillips in Transgender Cake Case

Posted on: Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Jack Phillips just wants to make cakes. He also wants to serve the Lord faithfully. Unfortunately, left-wing activists have made that nearly impossible as much of his time and energy is fighting left-wing activists in court.

Nevada to pay church $175,000 for legal fees in lawsuit against pandemic restrictions

Posted on: Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Nevada is to pay Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley church $175,000 for legal fees it incurred in its lawsuit against state COVID-19 restrictions on houses of worship, the Christian Post reports. The Nevada Board of Examiners unanimously approved a request from…

In Isolated Regions of the World, Printing is Essential, Final Step in Bible Translation and the Only Way to Share Scripture

Posted on: Monday, June 14, 2021

Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, is assisting with printing and distributing newly translated Scriptures through its Print On Demand initiative.

Aid Workers Rush Dry Food To Persecuted Christians Amid Starvation

Posted on: Monday, June 14, 2021

Christian aid workers are rushing dry food parcels to several nations amid concerns that many Christians face starvation.

California agrees never to impose discriminatory restrictions on houses of worship; will pay over $2 million in attorney’s fees

Posted on: Monday, June 7, 2021

In what the plaintiffs’ lawyers described as a “triumph for religious liberty,” California has agreed to never again impose discriminatory restrictions on houses of worship, and to pay a total of $2,150,000 in attorney’s fees in settlement of separate lawsuits…

Indiana Baptist church ordains transgender pastor

Posted on: Monday, June 7, 2021

The University Baptist Church in Bloomington, Indiana has ordained a transgender woman, Church Leaders reports. The ordination of Laura Bethany Buchleiter took place on May 23, a few weeks after the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America elected its first transgender…

Newsom Hit With Major Settlement Over COVID Lockdowns on Churches

Posted on: Sunday, June 6, 2021

California is paying more than $2 million in legal fees after discriminating against places of worship during the coronavirus pandemic.

Supreme Court denies Colorado churches’ request for relief from COVID-19 worship restrictions

Posted on: Thursday, June 3, 2021

The United States Supreme Court has rejected a request for emergency relief from two churches that are challenging Colorado's restrictions on worship in response to COVID-19.

Oregon May Require Proof of Vaccination to Enter Business and Churches without a Mask

Posted on: Wednesday, June 2, 2021

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced on May 18 that people who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 do not have to wear a mask indoors at businesses and faith institutions, but will have to show a card certifying their…

Kenya: Secretary of Atheist Society resigns after becoming a Christian

Posted on: Tuesday, June 1, 2021

The secretary of the Atheists in Kenya Society (AIK) has resigned his position after coming to faith in Jesus Christ, Tuko Kenya reports. Seth Mahiga had served as secretary of the society for 18 months before resigning on May 29.

Christian ‘Tarzan’ Actor And Diet Guru Gwen Lara Among Dead In Plane Crash

Posted on: Monday, May 31, 2021

Christians in Tennessee appealed for prayers after a small plane crash killed Christian “Tarzan” actor Joe Lara and his wife, Gwen Shamblin Lara, the founder of a Christian diet program, the Remnant Fellowship Church, plus five other church leaders.

U.S. Christians Remember Greenwood Massacre

Posted on: Monday, May 31, 2021

Christians in the U.S. town of Greenwood are among those commemorating the 100th anniversary of a massacre that destroyed the prosperous Black neighborhood.

More Protestant Churches Closed Than Opened Before Pandemic, Study Shows

Posted on: Sunday, May 30, 2021

More Protestant churches closed than opened in 2019, a trend that is expected to continue amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which greatly restricted church activity and religious services.

Newsom ordered to pay $1.35 million for COVID-19 church discrimination

Posted on: Sunday, May 30, 2021

California's embattled Gov. Gavin Newsom has been dealt a fresh blow after a federal judge ordered him to pay $1.35 million over the state's draconian lockdown of 3,000 churches during the coronavirus pandemic.

‘Gentle Giant’ Missions Leader Floyd McClung Dies At 75

Posted on: Saturday, May 29, 2021

Floyd Lee McClung, Jr., the global missions leader, bestselling author, and international speaker, has died after a long illness, his wife confirmed Saturday. He was 75.

Poll: 6% of Americans have ‘Biblical worldview’

Posted on: Thursday, May 27, 2021

A new survey from evangelical pollster George Barna shows that only 6% of Americans have a distinctly "biblical worldview," the Christian Post reports. The 2021 survey was conducted together with the Family Research Council (FRC), a Christian conservative group that…

Christian realtor to leave real estate business over LGBT beliefs

Posted on: Tuesday, May 25, 2021

A Minnesota-based Christian realtor, and former member of the LGBT community, has decided to let his license expire because his broker does not allow public expression of Biblical beliefs on homosexuality. Realtor Matt Moore announced his decision on Twitter Friday,…

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