Kavanaugh Says Gov’t Can’t Force Christian Groups to Pay for Abortion Drugs
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has stated that the federal government cannot compel Christian organizations to provide coverage for abortion-inducing drugs.
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Trump Admin. Reopens Asylum Cases of Indonesian Christians Facing Deportation
The Trump administration has reopened the asylum cases of nearly three dozen Indonesian Christian immigrants who face the possibility of deportation back to a country where they could be persecuted.
Over 4,500 Evangelicals and Organizations Endorse Statement Challenging Social Justice Warriors
A statement from evangelicals that challenges those who believe ‘social justice’ is compatible with Christian teaching has been signed by over 4,500 evangelical Christians and organizations.
Hindu Extremists Suspected in False Charges against Pastor in India, Sources Say
A pastor could face life in prison after police in eastern India falsely charged him with leading a tribal rebel movement, sources said.
Egypt: Mob attacks prevent Coptic church’s recognition for ‘security’ reasons
A Coptic community in Egypt’s Minya governorate, whose church was closed in July following protests by local Muslims, continues to be a target of mob attacks and hostility.
VP Pence on Coming Under Fire for His Faith: ‘I Just Breathe a Prayer of Praise’
In an interview with CBN News, Vice President Mike Pence brushed off personal insults aimed at his Christian faith.
Franklin Graham on America’s Record-Setting STD Numbers: ‘Sin Always Has a Cost’
Evangelist Franklin Graham says the steep spike in sexually transmitted diseases in the United States is further proof that there’s a ‘moral crisis’ of sin facing the nation.
Coptic Christians find strength in faith and community of asylum seekers in Virginia
Fayza Estephanos knows exactly how long it has been since she learned that two of her brothers were among 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians kidnapped and beheaded by the Islamic State in 2015 — three years, six months.
Christian Cake Baker Turns the Tables, Sues Colorado for Anti-Religious Bias
In June 2017, a lawyer named Autumn Scardina asked Phillips to create a custom cake celebrating his transition from male to female. When Phillips declined, on the same grounds as he had before, Scardina filed a discrimination complaint.
Iran Sentences 4 Christians to 45 Years in Prison for Believing in Jesus Christ
Iran’s hardline government has sentenced four Christians to harsh prison terms for putting their faith in Jesus Christ.
Atheists Fail to Remove ‘In God We Trust’ From Money After Court Defeat, Call It ‘Utterly Revolting’
Atheists who failed to remove the national motto ‘In God We Trust’ from U.S. coins and bills following an appeals court defeat have called their loss ‘utterly revolting.’
Over 18,500 People Commit Lives to Jesus Christ at Huge Luis Palau Association Crusade in Colombia
Evangelist Luis Palau’s Association has reported big numbers for its recent Gospel crusade in Bogotá, where over 18,500 people deciding to follow Jesus Christ.
Christian Schoolgirl Abducted by Boko Haram Is Still Alive
Jihadist militant organization Boko Haram confirmed a 15-year-old schoolgirl, kidnapped by the group in February, is still alive this week. The terrorist group released an audio recording yesterday of Leah Sharibu asking Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to work for her release.
Series of Attacks Plagues Egypt’s Beleaguered Christians
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that, as the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha concluded, a series of four attacks struck Upper Egypt from August 22 to 25, 2018. In each of these incidents, security forces either delayed providing protection to Christians or attempted to instigate violence.
Over 750 Faith Groups, Leaders Say Trump Must Allow More Refugees in the US
An interfaith coalition of more than 750 religious groups and leaders have demanded that the Trump administration allow for more refugees to settle in the United States.
Church Will Brew and Sell Beer, Donate Proceeds to Planned Parenthood
The pastor of a California church says his congregation has plans to open a restaurant and brewery and then use the proceeds for Planned Parenthood and other charities.
Judge Orders Return of Confiscated Church Property in Sudan
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that a Khartoum-based court has ordered the authorities to immediately surrender church property belonging to the Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical Church (SPEC). Authorities confiscated the property on February 11, 2018 when the church was demolished.
Billboards Removed After Image of Pastor Holding a Bible Was Called ‘Offensive’
If ever you needed proof that Christianity is under attack, this Bible billboard controversy is it. Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California was forced to remove his billboard ads at local malls, all because he was shown holding a Bible!
House-Church Members in Iran Reportedly Sentenced to Year in Prison
A convert from Islam in Iran said he and 11 other Christians were sentenced to a year in prison for ‘inclination to the land of Christianity’ among other charges, according to Mohabat News.
Military Atheist Group Wants to Throw Air Force Commander ‘Behind Prison Bars’ for His Christian Faith
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) sent a formal complaint this week to Defense Secretary James Mattis calling for an investigation of Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert, a Christian and the newly installed commander of the 412 Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base in California.