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Decision Magazine

Decision magazine and decisionmagazine.com exist to communicate the Good News of Jesus Christ, inform and challenge readers about key cultural and Biblical issues, and extend the ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Decision Magazine

Decision magazine and decisionmagazine.com exist to communicate the Good News of Jesus Christ, inform and challenge readers about key cultural and Biblical issues, and extend the ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Update: NY School District Sees the Light on Allowing Christian Student Club

A school district in New York that had refused a student’s request to form an extracurricular Christian club has reversed course upon hearing from a prominent religious liberty law firm.

Report Reveals at Least 1,000 Christians Killed in Nigeria in 2019

A new report from the Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust estimates that more than 1,000 Christians were killed in Nigeria this year alone.

Hallmark Caves to LGBTQ Pressure, Reverses Course

The Hallmark Channel announced Dec. 15 that it will reinstate four LGBTQ-themed commercials after coming under fire from celebrities, politicians and homosexual advocates for its previous decision to pull the ads from its programming.

Edmonton, Alberta Passes Broad Law Banning Anything Deemed ‘Conversion Therapy’

Edmonton, Alberta, is among the latest in a growing wave of Canadian cities passing strict bans on anything deemed “conversion therapy” for people with same-sex attraction or gender confusion, with Edmonton’s law being lauded as a model.

Senate Confirms Conservative VanDyke to Liberal 9th Circuit Court

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Nevada and Montana solicitor general Lawrence VanDyke as a judge for the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals following a contentious process that included attacks on him for his traditional views on sexuality and marriage.

Proposed Bill Would Mandate New York Public Colleges Offer Free Chemical Abortions

A New York City Democratic legislator has introduced a bill in the New York State Assembly mandating that the state’s public university system provide free abortion medications at all State University of New York health centers.

Judge Presiding Over James Younger Case Recused

On Dec. 6, Texas family law court Judge Kim Cooks, who had presided over the case of 7-year-old James Younger since 2017, was recused from any further work on James’ case, based on an appeal filed Nov. 5 by the boy’s mother, pediatrician Anne Georgulas.

Texas Judge Reprimanded for Opting Out of Gay Weddings

An elected judge in McLennan County, Texas, who says her Christian beliefs preclude her from officiating gay marriages, has received a public reprimand from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

Pastor Gets Death Threats, Loses Job, for Saying Pride Events Are Contrary to Christian Beliefs

A UK pastor has lost his job and has received countless death threats after tweeting that LGBTQ “Pride” events are harmful for children and should not be supported by Christians.

Charter School Reverses Decision to Ban Student from Playing ‘Joy to the World’

On Nov. 21, a California charter school barred 13-year-old Brooklyn Benzel from playing her favorite Christmas carol, “Joy to the World,” because it was deemed “too religious.” The school reversed its decision less than a week later, after threat of legal action.

Fuller Seminary Sued for Allegedly Expelling Lesbian in Same-Sex Marriage

Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, is facing a lawsuit brought forth by a former student who claims she was discriminated against when she was allegedly expelled for being in a same-sex marriage.

Pennsylvania Governor Vetoes Amendment to Protect Down Syndrome Babies from Abortion

Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday vetoed an amended version of the 1989 Abortion Control Act that would have prohibited abortions because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, which occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21.

Pro-Life Organizations Sue Cuomo Over Law Forcing Them to Hire Pro-Abortion Employees

On Nov. 14, several pro-life organizations filed suit against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for a newly signed state law that requires them to employ workers even if they oppose their statement of faith and pro-life beliefs.

Appeals Court Overturns Ruling Barring Prayer Before Fla. High School Football Games

A federal appeals court Nov. 13 gave at least a temporary victory to a Christian school that was banned from praying over the loudspeaker before a high school football game. The ruling sends the case back to a lower court to be heard a second time.

Parents Push Back Against Explicit Books in Loudoun County Schools

Parents in Loudoun County, Virginia, are fighting for the removal of books that promote the LGBTQ agenda as early as kindergarten and that contain increasingly explicit material in later grades.