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California Strip Club Granted More Rights Than Churches

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An interesting recent development in California showcases how churches are indeed being unconstitutionally discriminated against.
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Asia

Indian High Court Stands Up for Christians Persecuted by Hindu Nationals

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Even though the high court told the persecution to stop, local authorities have looked the other way, according to Christians in the region
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Christian Persecution

Kansas Middle School Ends Operation Christmas Child After Atheist Complaint

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Kansas school decides to stop participation in Samaritans Purse Christmas Boxes after atheists saidl participation was unconstitutional
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Christian Persecution

100+ UK Religious Leaders Take Legal Action Over Ban on Sunday Worship Services

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+100 church leaders are taking legal action against the English and Welsh gov't for forcing houses of worship to close due to COVID-19
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Christian Persecution

Justice Alito Sounds Alarm: ‘Religious Liberty Is in Danger of Becoming a Second-Class Right’

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Alito: COVID resulted in unimaginable restrictions on individual liberty... Religious liberty is in danger of becoming a 2nd-class right
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Christian Persecution

Pew: Christians Still Most ‘Harassed’ Religious Group in the World

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Christians are harassed in more countries than members of any other faith, according to a study by the Pew Research Center.
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Christian Persecution

Christian Ministry to Sue Bank for Closing Its Account Following LGBT ‘Mob Rule’

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The Bank followed the lead of Facebook, PayPal and Mailchimp, which closed down CIT’s accounts after pressure from LGBT activists.
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Christian Persecution

Nevada Church Again Petitions Supreme Court on COVID Restrictions

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Alliance Defending Freedom: “There is no constitutional right to gamble, but there is one that protects attending worship services"
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Christian Persecution

High Court Hears Philadelphia Religious Liberty-Foster Care Case

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Kavanaugh: What I fear is that the absolutist & extreme position would require us to go back on the promise of respect for religious believers
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Christian Persecution

‘True Face of the Communist System’: Cuban Pastor Arrested as Church Demolished by Regime

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Authorities in Cuba demolish church that has long been a target of the communist regime, arrested pastor who streamed the demolition
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Children in the Crosshairs

School District Retroactively Changes Policy to Justify Ban on ‘Jesus Loves Me’ Mask: Lawsuit

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Mississippi school retroactively banned religious expression on face masks a day after ordering a student to remove her “Jesus Loves Me” mask
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Christian Persecution

Second-Highest English Court to Hear Case of Censured Judge Fired for Christian Values

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“I am fighting this battle... I do not want Christian beliefs to be barred from important positions in public life."
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Asia

North Korea Jails, Executes Anyone Who Owns a Bible, Shocking Report Says

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A new report by watchdog details horrific violations of religious freedom within North Korea, including torture and public execution.
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Christian Persecution

Blind Christian Once Banned From Public Park for Sharing Her Faith Wins Religious Freedom Case

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A Christian woman once banned for two years from a Rhode Island public park for sharing her faith has had her liberty restored to her.
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Berean Review

International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians

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Christians worldwide to unite today in prayer for believers who face opposition, violence and sometimes death because of their faith in Jesus
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Abortion

Polish Abortion Activists Target Churches Following High Court’s Pro-Life Ruling

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Radical abortion activists target churches across Poland after highcourt rules law allowing abortion for fetal disability unconstitutional
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Christian Persecution

LA Times Falsely Reports Outbreak; Smears MacArthur & Church as Irresponsible, Superspreaders

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Amid intense court battle, LA Times publishes misleading article falsely claiming Grace Community Church has been struck with COVID outbreak
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Christian Persecution

2 Churches Win Religious Rights Court Victory Over COVID Orders But The Fight Is Far From Over

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In what has been called a victory for religious freedom, a fed. judge sides with 2 churches, granting injunction against COVID orders
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Christian Persecution

Welsh County Council Overturns Ban on Lord’s Prayer

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Bridgend County in southern Wales reversed its decision to ban mourners from corporately reciting the Lord’s Prayer during funeral services.
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Censorship

FRC Preps Lawsuit Against Tech Company Accused of Targeting Them for ‘Religious Discrimination’

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Family Research Council responds to tech company that abruptly terminated their contract right before their "Pray, Vote, Stand" broadcast
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Christian Persecution

WATCH: Young Man Tears Down Large Christian Cross Outside UK Church in Broad Daylight

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Man caught brazenly tearing down London church cross, adding to evidence Christianity is increasingly under assault around the globe
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Asia

Religious Material Classified as ‘Contraband’ as Persecution by China’s Communist Party Broadens

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Persecution by China's communist party intensifies as government officials ban the publishing of religious materials not approved by gov't
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Christian Persecution

Christian Pastor in US Facing Threats on His Life From Chinese Communist Party as Protesters Descend on Home

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Pastor Bob Fu, founder of the faith-based group ChinaAid, is in a protected location after threats against his life from CCP.
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Christian Persecution

Ben Carson Investigates Religious Discrimination After Senior Housing Resident Ordered to Remove Christian Books

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Dr. Ben Carson is investigating a complaint concerning the violation of religious liberties at a senior apartment complex in Oklahoma.
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Christian Persecution

‘Time to Choose Faith over Fear’: California Church Hosts ‘Freedom Sunday’ Calling for Churches to Reopen

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"It’s time to choose faith over fear. It’s time to honor God over man. It’s time for a court that will honor and uphold our First Freedom."
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Christian Persecution

Faith-Based Adoption Agency Can’t Be Closed for Refusing to Place Kids with Gay Couples, Fed Court Rules

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A federal judge rules Christian adoption agency cant be forced to shut down over policy of placing children with married heterosexual couples
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Canadian News

Christian Provincial Cabinet Member Ousted for Pro-Life Facebook Post

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The premier of Nunavut stripped a Christian cabinet member of his portfolios for posting to Facebook his opposition to abortion.
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Christian Persecution

Christian Animator Blacklisted for Refusing to Bow to LGBTQ Agenda

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Twenty-three-year-old Emily Arunt, a skilled animator and a student at Regent University, knew that her Christian faith set her apart from...
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Berean Review

‘OPEN YOUR CHURCH’: Pastor John MacArthur Releases Video Explaining Why ‘Church Is Essential’

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Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church in LA released a video explaining why “church is essential” and urged other churches to reopen
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Christian Persecution

Professor’s Policy to Remove Students for ‘Intentional Misgendering’ Draws Scrutiny

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A professor at Brooklyn College in New York's policy prohibited the “intentional misgendering” of the professor or anyone else in the class.
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Christian Persecution

Woke Oregon Professor Blames ‘White Christians’ for West Coast Wildfires

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University professor alleges “white Christians” are to blame for West Coast wildfires because of their “denial of climate science.”
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Christian Persecution

DOJ Blasts D.C. Mayor for ‘Silencing’ Churches: ‘There Is No Pandemic Exception to the Constitution’

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DOJ lawyers: "The bottom line remains the same: there is no pandemic exception to the Constitution and our fundamental rights"
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Christian Persecution

SCOTUS Justices Thomas, Alito Slam 2015 Same-Sex Marriage Decision Calling it Threat to ‘Religious Liberty’

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2 Justices said Monday the SCOTUS case demanding states recognize gay-marriages, isn't Constitutional & threatens "religious liberty" of many.
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Christian Persecution

College Football Coach Ousted for Posting ‘All Lives Matter to Jesus’ Sign

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An Illinois University football coach's departure came after he posted a sign on his door: “All Lives Matter to Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ"
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Children in the Crosshairs

VA Ministries, Christian Schools, & More Sue to Stop Pro-LGBT Act That Punishes People with Biblical Values

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VA fights lawsuits from Christian orgs over LGBT laws forcing people of faith to adopt a particular gov't ideology under threat of punishment
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Children in the Crosshairs

Judge Bars Wisconsin School District From Hiding Students’ Gender Identities From Parents

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The memo, “Guidance & Policies to Support Transgender, Non-binary & Gender-Expansive Students,” violates parental rights and religious liberty
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Asia

China Teaches Students that Jesus Stoned Woman to Death, Changes Biblical Passage in Textbook

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The Biblical account where Jesus forgives a woman committing adultery was altered by a Chinese textbook to make our Savior out to be a killer
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Christian Persecution

UPDATE: Hotel That Booted Christian Pro-Marriage Event Backs Down, Apologizes

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Hotel apologized to a Pastor for halting a marriage seminar that was underway in one of its conference rooms and evicting the attendees.
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Christian Persecution

MacArthur Prevails – California Court Says Church and Pastor Entitled to Trial

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As the legal battle for Religious Freedom continues, John MacArthur and Grace Community Church have prevailed again before California courts.
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Christian Persecution

AG Barr Highlights ‘Crucial Link Between Religion & Liberty’, Warns of Assault by ‘Militant Secularists’

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Attorney General William Barr says religion in public life is under assault in America, leading to what he called "dire" consequences.
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Asia

Pompeo Blasts Communist China for Cracking Down on Christians, Seeking to Rewrite Bible

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Pompeo blasted the atheist CCP in China for persecuting Christians & trying to rewrite the Bible to Communist Chinese objectives.
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Christian Persecution

Churches—Open or Die, Fight or Fade Away

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I believe that if some churches don’t open soon, they won’t open at all. The agenda is clear to those who are looking through a biblical lens
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Asia

Vietnam Frees Jailed Pastor After Pressure From United States

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“This shows the importance of American elected officials speaking out against oppression & promoting the importance of religious freedom"
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Christian Persecution

Pompeo Implores Christians to ‘Be Bold in Their Faith,’ Exercise Their Right to Religious Freedom

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Pompeo: "Wherever you may find yourself, exercise your right to religious freedom. Be open. Be clear about who you are."
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Christian Persecution

Religious Freedom at Stake: Kroger Workers Say They Were Fired for Not Wearing Pro-LGBT Aprons

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Kroger accused of violating civil rights after firing employees for requesting a religious exemption from wearing Pro-LGBT aprons.
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Christian Persecution

Pastor To Officials Threatening Jail: ‘Bring it on!’

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"I don't mind being a little apostolic if they want to tuck me into jail. I'm hoping for a jail ministry," MacArthur said. "So bring it on!"
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Christian Persecution

Tech Company Cuts Contract With Family Research Council Over SPLC’s ‘Hate Group’ Label

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Tech company terminates contract with the conservative, Christian-based FRC, citing the designation as a “hate group” by the far left SPLC.
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Christian Persecution

California Judge Issues Order Allowing LA County to Ban Worship for MacArthur & Church

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Ellis: "The County’s argument was basically ‘because we can,’ which is the very definition of tyranny... We will fight for religious freedom"
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Africa

Black Christian Lives Apparently Do Not Matter

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"Stop the killings", "Our lives matter" said Nigerian Christians gathered in London accusing international media of "a conspiracy of silence"
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Christian Persecution

‘I Prefer God’s Law’: Christian Judge in Colombia Refuses to Perform Same-Sex Marriage

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"I prefer God’s law, because I prefer to please my Lord Almighty God before human beings,” the Judge Ramiro Flórez said.
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Christian Persecution

Seattle Church Fights State Abortion Mandate: ‘No Church Should Be Forced to Cover Abortions’

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The State of Washington is attempting to force churches to violate their religious beliefs in order to cover abortions in health insurance.
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