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Anti-ICE Mob Targets Minnesota Church As Pam Bondi Warns: The Intimidation Of Christians Will Not Be Tolerated

Working Overtime To Squelch The Church: Christian Persecution Reports Reach All-Time High

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Report Finds Support For Religious Liberty In America Is Stronger Than Ever

“As we celebrate National Religious Freedom Day, it’s encouraging to see that a growing number of Americans reject the idea that faith belongs behind closed doors,” said Rienzi. “The Founders recognized that our nation is stronger when we allow our neighbors to bring their beliefs into the public square without fear, even when those beliefs cut against the grain.”

Decision Magazine - January 20, 2026

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National Religious Freedom Day: Celebrating the Freedom that Started It All

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Policy Changes Aim to Make Religious Freedom a Priority in the U.S. Military

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Report Finds Support For Religious Liberty In America Is Stronger Than Ever

Decision Magazine - January 20, 2026

Christian Persecution

Anti-ICE Mob Targets Minnesota Church As Pam Bondi Warns: The Intimidation Of Christians Will Not Be Tolerated

Christian Persecution

Working Overtime To Squelch The Church: Christian Persecution Reports Reach All-Time High

National Religious Freedom Day: Celebrating the Freedom that Started It All

Policy Changes Aim to Make Religious Freedom a Priority in the U.S. Military

Christian Advocates Urge Trump to Protect Pakistani Refugees After Slavery, Blasphemy Cases

Appellate Court Hears Case of Church Forced to Provide Employee Abortion Coverage

Targeting Biblical Beliefs: SPLC Continues To Dodge Consequences For Its ‘Hate Map’ Designations

ISIS Warns Nigerian Christians to Convert, ‘Spare Their Blood’

Pro-Family Coalition Urges Executive Order To Protect Religious Freedom Of Christian Parents

The CCP Is Sending A Chilling Message To All Believers: Obedience To God Will Be Punished

Hunted For Faith In Christ: Shining A Spotlight On The Crisis Faced By Nigerian And Syrian Believers

9th Circuit Unanimously Affirms Religious Ministries Can Hire Like-Minded Individuals

Will The World Finally Face The Truth About What’s Happening To Believers In Nigeria?

Nigerian Officials Ignored Early Warnings Before Deadly New Year’s Eve Attack

The Fall Of An Anti-Christian Regime? What Maduro’s Capture Could Mean For Venezuelan Christians

Mother Awaits Higher Court’s Decision After Being Barred From Taking Her Child To Calvary Chapel

New Year Begins With Major Federal Actions To Protect Religious Liberty For America’s Service Members

Student Accused of Vandalism After Memorializing Charlie Kirk on Rock

The Freedom Of Churches To Speak Up On Politics, And The Lawsuit That Could Bring The Issue Before The Supreme Court

Trump Administration Speaks Out As Woman Becomes First In The UK To Face Criminal Charges For Silent Prayer

A Serious Freedom Of Speech Problem: The Three Big Threats To UK Street Ministry

US Launches Christmas-Day Strike On ISIS Targets In Nigeria Amid Rising Attacks On Christians

Indian Court Rules That Bible Distributions, Preaching Are Not Crimes

Christmas In Genesis: From The Beginning Sinful Mankind Was Promised The Savior

ADF Urges USDA To Protect Churches, Religious Orgs In Rural Development Programs

Crack Down On Christians: Chinese Communist Party Carries Out Mass Arrests In Lead Up To Christmas

Members of Congress Urge Federal Courts to Allow Ten Commandments Displays in Public Schools

Ideologically Extreme: Tony Perkins Testifies Against Southern Poverty Law Center Before Congressional Commitee

Socialist Nicaragua Adds Bibles To The List Of Items Prohibited From Entering The Country

The Genocide Of Christians In Nigeria And A War Of Propaganda To Convince The World Nothing Is Out Of The Ordinary

‘The Devil Is In The Details’ Of Bill C-9: Canadian Gov’t Demonizes The Bible As ‘Hateful,’ Revokes Long-Standing Religious Exemption

Both Side Of The Bloody Conflict In Sudan Have A Common Enemy: Christians

Teacher Fired for Calling England a Christian Country Wins Appeal

Appeals Court Hears Case of Pastor Removed from Police Board for Christian Beliefs

Under The Microscope: How Communist Nations Persecute Christians Through Intense Scrutiny, Red Tape

Supreme Court Hears Arrested Evangelist’s Case

Poisoning Public Debate: BBC News Misleads UK Population About ‘Conversion Therapy’

U.S. Launches New Visa Restrictions Targeting Perpetrators of Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria

School Bans Youth Pastors From Talking About Jesus With Students

University Sides With Student Flunked for Citing Scripture in Gender Essay

Assault On Religious Freedom: Quebec ‘Secularism Minister’ Applauds Bill Aiming To Stifle Public Prayer, Religious Speech

Pompeo: The Plight Of Nigerian Christians Has Never Really Received The Attention It Deserves

Christian Persecution

Report Finds Support For Religious Liberty In America Is Stronger Than Ever

Christian Persecution

Anti-ICE Mob Targets Minnesota Church As Pam Bondi Warns: The Intimidation Of Christians Will Not Be Tolerated

“I just spoke to the Pastor in Minnesota whose church was targeted,” she detailed. “Attacks against law enforcement and the intimidation of Christians are being met with the full force of federal law. If state leaders refuse to act responsibly to prevent lawlessness, this Department of Justice will remain mobilized to prosecute federal crimes and ensure that the rule of law prevails.”

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Working Overtime To Squelch The Church: Christian Persecution Reports Reach All-Time High

Open Doors International, which has been ranking countries since 1993 based on reports of violence against Christians, released its 2026 World Watch List on Jan. 14. Open Doors CEO Ryan Brown said that 388 million Christians live in regions of the world where they are highly susceptible to persecution for their faith. “The enemy is seeking to attack that which is advancing. … As those numbers increase, it shows that the enemy is working even harder to try to squelch the Church.”

National Religious Freedom Day: Celebrating the Freedom that Started It All

Policy Changes Aim to Make Religious Freedom a Priority in the U.S. Military

Christian Advocates Urge Trump to Protect Pakistani Refugees After Slavery, Blasphemy Cases

Appellate Court Hears Case of Church Forced to Provide Employee Abortion Coverage

Targeting Biblical Beliefs: SPLC Continues To Dodge Consequences For Its ‘Hate Map’ Designations

ISIS Warns Nigerian Christians to Convert, ‘Spare Their Blood’

Pro-Family Coalition Urges Executive Order To Protect Religious Freedom Of Christian Parents

The CCP Is Sending A Chilling Message To All Believers: Obedience To God Will Be Punished

Hunted For Faith In Christ: Shining A Spotlight On The Crisis Faced By Nigerian And Syrian Believers

9th Circuit Unanimously Affirms Religious Ministries Can Hire Like-Minded Individuals

Will The World Finally Face The Truth About What’s Happening To Believers In Nigeria?

Nigerian Officials Ignored Early Warnings Before Deadly New Year’s Eve Attack

The Fall Of An Anti-Christian Regime? What Maduro’s Capture Could Mean For Venezuelan Christians

Mother Awaits Higher Court’s Decision After Being Barred From Taking Her Child To Calvary Chapel

New Year Begins With Major Federal Actions To Protect Religious Liberty For America’s Service Members

Student Accused of Vandalism After Memorializing Charlie Kirk on Rock

The Freedom Of Churches To Speak Up On Politics, And The Lawsuit That Could Bring The Issue Before The Supreme Court

Trump Administration Speaks Out As Woman Becomes First In The UK To Face Criminal Charges For Silent Prayer

A Serious Freedom Of Speech Problem: The Three Big Threats To UK Street Ministry

US Launches Christmas-Day Strike On ISIS Targets In Nigeria Amid Rising Attacks On Christians

Indian Court Rules That Bible Distributions, Preaching Are Not Crimes

Christmas In Genesis: From The Beginning Sinful Mankind Was Promised The Savior

ADF Urges USDA To Protect Churches, Religious Orgs In Rural Development Programs

Crack Down On Christians: Chinese Communist Party Carries Out Mass Arrests In Lead Up To Christmas

Members of Congress Urge Federal Courts to Allow Ten Commandments Displays in Public Schools

Christian Advocates Urge Trump to Protect Pakistani Refugees After Slavery, Blasphemy Cases

Appellate Court Hears Case of Church Forced to Provide Employee Abortion Coverage

Targeting Biblical Beliefs: SPLC Continues To Dodge Consequences For Its ‘Hate Map’ Designations

ISIS Warns Nigerian Christians to Convert, ‘Spare Their Blood’

Pro-Family Coalition Urges Executive Order To Protect Religious Freedom Of Christian Parents

The CCP Is Sending A Chilling Message To All Believers: Obedience To God Will Be Punished

Hunted For Faith In Christ: Shining A Spotlight On The Crisis Faced By Nigerian And Syrian Believers

9th Circuit Unanimously Affirms Religious Ministries Can Hire Like-Minded Individuals

Will The World Finally Face The Truth About What’s Happening To Believers In Nigeria?

Nigerian Officials Ignored Early Warnings Before Deadly New Year’s Eve Attack

The Fall Of An Anti-Christian Regime? What Maduro’s Capture Could Mean For Venezuelan Christians

Mother Awaits Higher Court’s Decision After Being Barred From Taking Her Child To Calvary Chapel

New Year Begins With Major Federal Actions To Protect Religious Liberty For America’s Service Members

Student Accused of Vandalism After Memorializing Charlie Kirk on Rock

The Freedom Of Churches To Speak Up On Politics, And The Lawsuit That Could Bring The Issue Before The Supreme Court

Trump Administration Speaks Out As Woman Becomes First In The UK To Face Criminal Charges For Silent Prayer

A Serious Freedom Of Speech Problem: The Three Big Threats To UK Street Ministry

US Launches Christmas-Day Strike On ISIS Targets In Nigeria Amid Rising Attacks On Christians

Indian Court Rules That Bible Distributions, Preaching Are Not Crimes

Christmas In Genesis: From The Beginning Sinful Mankind Was Promised The Savior

ADF Urges USDA To Protect Churches, Religious Orgs In Rural Development Programs

Crack Down On Christians: Chinese Communist Party Carries Out Mass Arrests In Lead Up To Christmas

Members of Congress Urge Federal Courts to Allow Ten Commandments Displays in Public Schools

Ideologically Extreme: Tony Perkins Testifies Against Southern Poverty Law Center Before Congressional Commitee

Socialist Nicaragua Adds Bibles To The List Of Items Prohibited From Entering The Country

The Genocide Of Christians In Nigeria And A War Of Propaganda To Convince The World Nothing Is Out Of The Ordinary

‘The Devil Is In The Details’ Of Bill C-9: Canadian Gov’t Demonizes The Bible As ‘Hateful,’ Revokes Long-Standing Religious Exemption

Both Side Of The Bloody Conflict In Sudan Have A Common Enemy: Christians

Teacher Fired for Calling England a Christian Country Wins Appeal

Appeals Court Hears Case of Pastor Removed from Police Board for Christian Beliefs

Under The Microscope: How Communist Nations Persecute Christians Through Intense Scrutiny, Red Tape

Supreme Court Hears Arrested Evangelist’s Case

Poisoning Public Debate: BBC News Misleads UK Population About ‘Conversion Therapy’

U.S. Launches New Visa Restrictions Targeting Perpetrators of Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria

School Bans Youth Pastors From Talking About Jesus With Students

University Sides With Student Flunked for Citing Scripture in Gender Essay

Assault On Religious Freedom: Quebec ‘Secularism Minister’ Applauds Bill Aiming To Stifle Public Prayer, Religious Speech

Pompeo: The Plight Of Nigerian Christians Has Never Really Received The Attention It Deserves

Washington School District Makes Families Jump Through Hoops to Send Kids to Bible Classes

Four Christian Workers Abducted In Pakistan After Seeking Lawful Wages Witheld By Muslim Employer

UK Supreme Court Rules That Christian Education And Worship In Schools Is Unlawful

Chinese Pastor, Released After 12 Years Behind Bars, Thanks Americans For Drawing Attention To CCP Persecution

Widespread Abductions And Massacres: Attacks On Christians In Nigeria Continue As Government Is Urged To Take Action

Father Calls Calvary Chapel A ‘Cult’ In Attempt To Stop Mother From Taking Their Child To Church

DRC: Islamist Attack On Hospital In Christian-Majority Territory Leaves At Least 20 Dead

‘Witch Hunt’: Russia Continues Crackdown On Unregistered Baptist Churches

City Backs Down, Allows Live Nativity on Public Land

Malta’s Prosecution Of Christian Convert Is A Harbinger Of LGBT Objectives In U.S.

High School Girls Who Refused to Share Podium with Male Athlete Win Free Speech Lawsuit

Texas Protects The Religious Freedom Of Judges, Allowing Them To Forgo Officiating Same-Sex Marriages

Chicago Public Schools Refuses Student Teachers From Moody Bible Over College’s Religious Hiring Practices

University Places ‘Trigger Warning’ On The Bible, Claiming Account Of Jesus’ Crucifixion Contains ‘Sexual Violence’

Religious Liberty: The First Freedom And The Cornerstone Of America’s Founding Principles

‘Guns A-Blazing’: Trump Considers Military Action To Stop Christian Genocide In Nigeria

National Religious Freedom Day: Celebrating the Freedom that Started It All

Religious liberty is the building block of a free society. America’s Founders listed it as the first freedom in the first clause of the First Amendment. Why? Because without the freedom to worship and live out our faith, all other liberties—civil, economic and social—come crumbling down. We need that First Freedom to be truly—and fully—free.

Policy Changes Aim to Make Religious Freedom a Priority in the U.S. Military

The President’s Religious Liberty Commission recently held an important hearing in which it heard testimony about the attacks on religious freedom happening in the military. However, even considering the many challenges that religious service members face, it’s not all bad news. Big things are happening in favor of faith in America’s military.

Christian Advocates Urge Trump to Protect Pakistani Refugees After Slavery, Blasphemy Cases

Christian advocacy groups urged U.S. President Donald J. Trump not to close America’s doors to Christian refugees from Pakistan, citing cases of bonded labor, abduction, and alleged misuse of blasphemy laws targeting the country’s Christian minority.

Appellate Court Hears Case of Church Forced to Provide Employee Abortion Coverage

“The church’s religious belief is that it is facilitating abortion by covering it through the church’s plan. There is absolutely no argument otherwise that there would be no abortion coverage here but for Cedar Park seeking out an insurer, negotiating the terms and signing a contract,” Gray said during the hearing.

Targeting Biblical Beliefs: SPLC Continues To Dodge Consequences For Its ‘Hate Map’ Designations

Concerning the recent ruling, critics are sounding the alarm, as the outcome means the SPLC has managed to avoid facing direct legal consequences for its hate map designations, even as criticism continues over the map’s weaponization of labels to target opponents, silence dissent, and create a climate of hostility.

ISIS Warns Nigerian Christians to Convert, ‘Spare Their Blood’

The Islamic State has warned Nigerian Christians that they can “spare their blood” by renouncing their faith in Christ, according to a social media post from a West Virginia congressman and a Jan. 8 news report.

Pro-Family Coalition Urges Executive Order To Protect Religious Freedom Of Christian Parents

These four recommendations would prevent federal and state governments from unconstitutionally withholding adoption and foster care licenses from Christians or taking children with sexual identity confusion away from loving, Christian parents. States like Colorado, Massachusetts, Vermont, Oregon, Washington and California require prospective foster parents to affirm a child’s same-sex attraction and sexual identity confusion.

The CCP Is Sending A Chilling Message To All Believers: Obedience To God Will Be Punished

“The impact on China’s Christian community is profound. When a faithful church like Early Rain is repeatedly targeted, the CCP is sending a chilling message to all believers: obedience to God will be punished, and conscience must bow to ideology. Yet history shows that persecution does not extinguish faith — it refines it.”

Hunted For Faith In Christ: Shining A Spotlight On The Crisis Faced By Nigerian And Syrian Believers

Those speaking out against these atrocities are concerned over the lack of coverage by prominent news sources and attention from political leaders around the world. Some have attributed the removal of nations, such as Nigeria, from the Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) and lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria as global measures that would have otherwise kept pressure on entities that severely violate international religious freedom.

9th Circuit Unanimously Affirms Religious Ministries Can Hire Like-Minded Individuals

In a unanimous decision Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled that the Yakima Union Gospel Mission is free to hire like-minded employees who share and live out the mission’s religious beliefs and purpose to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through its homeless shelter and other community service programs.

Will The World Finally Face The Truth About What’s Happening To Believers In Nigeria?

Joel Veldkamp, head of international communications for Christian Solidarity International, said politics often taints the CPC list. Nigeria was on the list during Trump’s first term, but the Biden administration removed it. “It’s one of the most egregious omissions,” Veldkamp told CBN News. “More Christians are killed in Nigeria for their faith every year than in the rest of the world combined.”

Nigerian Officials Ignored Early Warnings Before Deadly New Year’s Eve Attack

At least eight people, all residents of the predominantly Christian Bum community in Chugwi, Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria, have been confirmed dead following a late-night armed attack.

The Fall Of An Anti-Christian Regime? What Maduro’s Capture Could Mean For Venezuelan Christians

These past few weeks, Venezuela has been in the news as a narco-terrorist state, but in addition to that, it has become a territory where anti-Christian socialism violates the religious freedom of millions of believers. And we, as Christians, cannot think of a better way to rebuild a free Venezuela than respecting religious freedom.

Mother Awaits Higher Court’s Decision After Being Barred From Taking Her Child To Calvary Chapel

In 2024, Portland District Court barred Bickford from reading her Bible or religious materials to her daughter Ava and taking her to church or to religious events, such as Christmas or Easter services. Ava, 12-years-old at the time, was also prohibited from contacting church friends and church members at her church, Calvary Chapel Church.

New Year Begins With Major Federal Actions To Protect Religious Liberty For America’s Service Members

“For too long, woke activists have been able to reduce religious freedom within the military with very little resistance, including limiting the freedom of our military chaplains. The ministry of military chaplains continues a tradition of service provided to our service men and women since 1775, making sure that those who fight to defend our nation have the spiritual guidance they need.”

Student Accused of Vandalism After Memorializing Charlie Kirk on Rock

“No student should be censored, punished and shamed by school officials simply for sharing her views,” said ADF senior counsel Travis Barham. “Charlie Kirk boldly defended open and respectful discourse on school grounds literally until his last breath, and this courage inspired many across the country, including the student who painted the message on Ardrey Kell High School’s spirit rock."

The Freedom Of Churches To Speak Up On Politics, And The Lawsuit That Could Bring The Issue Before The Supreme Court

Supreme Court justices may have an opportunity in 2026 to affirm the First Amendment rights of churches to advise congregants of the biblical perspective on major public policy issues in political campaigns and to provide information on the stands taken on those issues by candidates for elective office at all levels of government.

Trump Administration Speaks Out As Woman Becomes First In The UK To Face Criminal Charges For Silent Prayer

“The decision to prosecute a woman engaged in silent prayer is not only concerning in terms of its impact on respect for the fundamental freedoms of expression and religion or belief, but is also an unwelcome departure from the shared values that ought to underpin U.S.–U.K. relations... We are monitoring Isabel’s case closely. It is common sense that standing silently and offering conversation should not constitute harm."

A Serious Freedom Of Speech Problem: The Three Big Threats To UK Street Ministry

Christian street ministry has a long and fruitful history in the United Kingdom. But in recent years the freedom to preach in the streets has been severely curtailed. The legalisation of same-sex marriage and the advancement of transgenderism has left Christians vulnerable should they speak about the Bible’s pattern for marriage and sexuality. This is true for people in the workplace, who may risk their jobs for speaking up. But it’s also true in public spaces.

US Launches Christmas-Day Strike On ISIS Targets In Nigeria Amid Rising Attacks On Christians

Trump said the strikes were ordered to halt the ongoing targeting of Christian civilians, warning that the United States would not stand by amid what he described as escalating violence against believers. In a post on Truth Social, the president said the U.S. had launched “powerful and deadly” strikes against ISIS militants who have been “viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians.”

Indian Court Rules That Bible Distributions, Preaching Are Not Crimes

The Allahabad High Court’s ruling underscores that distributing Bibles or preaching Christian doctrine, in the absence of coercion or inducement, is not a criminal act under the Uttar Pradesh anti-conversion law.

Christmas In Genesis: From The Beginning Sinful Mankind Was Promised The Savior

But the promise of the Messiah isn’t just found at the beginning of Genesis—it continues throughout the book. Actually, it continues throughout the entire Old Testament, as the overarching theme is “Humanity is sinful, but a Savior is coming.”

ADF Urges USDA To Protect Churches, Religious Orgs In Rural Development Programs

“Religious organizations and churches in rural America deserve equal access to federal programs, and the First Amendment protects this fundamental right. Prior administrations enacted certain U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations that exclude faith-based organizations just because they engage in religious activities. We’re thankful to Secretary Rollins for her public commitment to religious liberty and we hope our petition will help the USDA correct discriminatory rules and ensure all its programs are operated consistent with religious liberty and fairness for all Americans.”

Crack Down On Christians: Chinese Communist Party Carries Out Mass Arrests In Lead Up To Christmas

Hundreds of Christians in China will likely spend Christmas in jail this year, according to a recent report. Starting on December 13, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) mobilized “more than a thousand police officers, SWAT units, anti-riot forces, and firefighters” in the Zhejiang Province’s Yayang Town in Wenzhou City, raiding churches and conducting mass arrests of Christians, ChinaAid reported Friday.

Members of Congress Urge Federal Courts to Allow Ten Commandments Displays in Public Schools

“Our religious heritage and the best of the nation’s history and traditions acknowledge the Ten Commandments as an important symbol of law and moral conduct with both religious and secular significance,” he explained. “Government hostility to religion and our religious history is not the law.”

Ideologically Extreme: Tony Perkins Testifies Against Southern Poverty Law Center Before Congressional Commitee

Perkins decried the SPLC’s infamous “hate map” as “a political weapon aimed at silencing viewpoints they oppose. … Once a group is branded, the SPLC’s label functions like a digital scarlet letter — deployed to restrict speech, isolate organizations, and undermine constitutionally protected viewpoints.”

Socialist Nicaragua Adds Bibles To The List Of Items Prohibited From Entering The Country

“We call on the government of Nicaragua to lift this ban immediately,” Stangl said, “and to cease its continued efforts to stifle freedom of religion or belief and expression in the country. We also reiterate our call on the international community to seek creative ways to support and strengthen independent Nicaraguan voices both inside the country and in exile.”

The Genocide Of Christians In Nigeria And A War Of Propaganda To Convince The World Nothing Is Out Of The Ordinary

There’s a genocide happening in Nigeria. While this may sound sensationalized, it’s a sober reality backed by years of data, eyewitness testimony, and independent documentation. While Christians are being slaughtered, abducted, and displaced, another war has just begun. It’s a war of propaganda intent on convincing the world that nothing out of the ordinary is happening.

‘The Devil Is In The Details’ Of Bill C-9: Canadian Gov’t Demonizes The Bible As ‘Hateful,’ Revokes Long-Standing Religious Exemption

The intentions of Bloc Québécois and the Liberal Government in making these changes were put on full display after MP Marc Miller publicly chastised the Bible. While claiming himself to be a “man of faith,” Miller insisted that multiple books contained in God’s Word are “homophobic,” stating that sharing certain passages should be considered “hate speech” under the law.

Both Side Of The Bloody Conflict In Sudan Have A Common Enemy: Christians

Although the RSF and SAF are in conflict with each other, they have a common enemy in Christians, whom they do not see as fitting their Islamic vision for Sudan. Churches have been targeted by both the RSF and SAF. Christians have been denied food aid and told, “Unless you leave your Christianity, no food for you.” They, along with all the other people of Sudan caught in the crossfire, are the true victims here.

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