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Morality

‘The Bible Isn’t the Word of God’: Nashville Church Comes under Fire for Denying the Bible Is God’s Word

Source - February 21, 2021

The "Church" added that the Bible “isn’t: the Word of God, self-interpreting, a science book, an answer/rule book, inerrant or infallible"

Canadian News

Pastor Jailed for Holding Church Services Amid Pandemic Restrictions

Source - February 18, 2021

Lead pastor of GraceLife Church in Alberta, Canada, has been jailed for holding in-person worship services amid ongoing pandemic restrictions

Christian Persecution

Supreme Court Rules California Can’t Enforce Indoor Church Service Ban

Source - February 7, 2021

SCOTUS tells California it can’t bar indoor church services because of COVID, but it can keep for now a ban on singing indoors.

Christian Persecution

Pushing Propaganda To The Pulpit: Denmark to Force Churches to Submit Sermons to Government?

HD Staff - February 4, 2021

A proposed Danish law requiring sermons be translated & submitted to the gov't has sparked concern among Christians throughout the region.

Christian Persecution

As California Reopens, Judge Upholds Democrat Gov. Newsom’s Ban on Indoor Church Services

Source - January 27, 2021

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled CA Gov.'s prohibiting churches from indoor services didn't discriminate against Christians

Berean Review

Ken Ham: Church Faces $10M in Fines for Opening

Ken Ham - January 15, 2021

Such courage & boldness as exhibited by this church is needed in the church throughout the West as intolerance and persecution increases.

Asia

Open Doors CEO: China Arresting Christians for Attending ‘Zoom Church’

Source - January 15, 2021

The use of online tools to congregate with other Christians has resulted in easier surveillance by the Communist Party.

Canadian News

‘We Simply Desire to Worship Our Lord’: Church Fined for Holding In-Person Worship

Source - January 7, 2021

"The reality is that the Bible teaches a world government that will be anti-God and a world government that will reject the scriptures."

Berean Review

Ken Ham: There’s Great Danger In Gov’t Officials Telling Constituents How & Where They Can Worship

Ken Ham - December 22, 2020

It’s very obvious by the inconsistent mandates handed down throughout 2020 that religious freedom has been targeted...

Christian Persecution

L.A. County Backs Down, Say Churches Can Worship Indoors Due to Supreme Court Rulings

Source - December 21, 2020

following the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of churches religious liberty, LA County Saturday dropped its ban on indoor worship services

Berean Review

Will Graham: The Sifting of the Church

Decision Magazine - December 19, 2020

The church as a whole is being sifted. The grains of worldliness slip away, leaving our convictions and faith stronger and more mature.

Coronavirus

MacArthur: World ‘Perfectly Suited For The Antichrist To Come’ Amid COVID Chaos

Source - December 11, 2020

Pastor MacArthur warned today’s world is “perfectly suited for the Antichrist to come” amid chaos and “lawlessness” stemming from the COVID

Christian Persecution

‘Religious Freedom Is a Human Right’: Swiss Court Suspends COVID Ban on Worship

Source - December 7, 2020

“Given that other public gatherings are still permitted, we do not see the proportionality of this restriction — it targets religious groups in a discriminatory way"

Christian Persecution

US Supreme Court Steps in After Months of California Discrimination Against Churches

Source - December 3, 2020

The US Supreme Court tossed a lower federal court ruling that had denied California churches a chance to make their case.

Canadian News

Canadian Police Block Church Members from Drive-In Service

Source - December 1, 2020

Canadian police officers stopped a church congregation from holding a drive-in worship service on Sunday morning in Manitoba.

Christian Persecution

California Church Asks Supreme Court to Block Coronavirus Restrictions on Gatherings

Source - November 25, 2020

Harvest Rock Church is turning to the Supreme Court for an emergency injunction blocking an order from Gov. Gavin Newsom houses of worship

Christian Persecution

Nevada Church Again Petitions Supreme Court on COVID Restrictions

Decision Magazine - November 9, 2020

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

Christian Persecution

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

Source - November 4, 2020

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

Berean Review

MacArthur: Christianity’s Quest For ‘Relevance’

Source - October 26, 2020

When popular opinion demands preachers who are palatable to the tastes of the audience, faithful churches must not capitulate to the demand.

Christian Persecution

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

Source - October 22, 2020

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

Christian Persecution

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

Source - October 11, 2020

"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."

Berean Review

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

Source - October 9, 2020

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

Christian Persecution

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

HD Staff - September 25, 2020

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

Christian Persecution

Churches—Open or Die, Fight or Fade Away

Source - September 23, 2020

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

Christian Persecution

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

HD Staff - September 17, 2020

"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!"

Christian Persecution

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

HD Staff - September 11, 2020

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

Christian Persecution

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

Source - September 9, 2020

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

Christian Persecution

‘Church is More Essential Than Ever’: Church Appeals Case Banning ALL Acts of In-Person Worship

Source - September 6, 2020

A California church has appealed its case to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals concerning Gov. Newsom's ban on ALL indoor worship services.

Berean Review

COVID, Increased Departure from Sound Doctrine has Taken its Toll on Believers, Churches

Source - September 2, 2020

COVID restrictions, Declining attendance and Pastors exchanging Biblical Truth for Ideology, has taken its toll on the Church...

Christian Persecution

Relentless Persecution: LA County Goes After Church Parking Lots to Stop In-Person Worship

HD Staff - August 31, 2020

LA County tells Grace Community Church it is terminating the Church's lease agreement for its parking lots, in another attempt halt service.

Christian Persecution

MacArthur Prevails – Judge Denies LA County’s Fourth Attempt to Shut Down Grace Community Church

HD Staff - August 26, 2020

Judge denies LA County's application for a restraining order against John MacArthur & Grace Community Church, upholding religious freedom.

Christian Persecution

Pastor John MacArthur Files Declaration Against LA County’s Repeated Attacks to Shut Down Church

HD Staff - August 24, 2020

For the 4th time, LA County is attempting to attain a court order to close the doors for in-person worship at Grace Community Church.

Christian Persecution

Pastor John MacArthur’s Religious Freedom Upheld in Los Angeles County Superior Court

HD Staff - August 20, 2020

LA Superior Court announces they will not prohibit Pastor John MacArthur and Grace Community Church from holding indoor worship services.

Christian Persecution

Pastor John MacArthur & Grace Community Church Under Attack by Los Angeles County

HD Staff - August 20, 2020

LA continues unconstitutional attack against MacArthur & Grace Community Church, asking they be held in contempt for holding Sunday Service.

Christian Persecution

Pastor Defies Health Officials: Restriction on Worship ‘Has Nothing to do with the Virus’

Source - August 19, 2020

McCoy: "We have to engage in the public square because this experiment in liberty which is God's idea, it has to be defended by the churches"

Christian Persecution

‘Historic Win’: Pastor John MacArthur Handed Religious Rights Victory in California Court

HD Staff - August 15, 2020

A California judge ruled in favour of the church's constitutionally protected right to keep their doors open, and have in-person fellowship.

US News

Pastor John MacArthur & Grace Community Church Sue State of California

HD Staff - August 13, 2020

Pastor John MacArthur & Grace Community Church suing the state of California over Gavin Newsom's unconstitutional order to shut down churches

Christian Persecution

Nevada Governor Fines Banned Church For Holding Service In Opened Casino

Source - August 13, 2020

Even though the service was held at a casino that complied with the order, Nevada’s Democrat Gov. Steve Sisolak punished and condemned the gathering.

Christian Persecution

Christians Worship in Walmart After Police Disperse Congregation: ‘This Just Further Affirms the Bias’

Source - August 11, 2020

"If people can safely gather at a Walmart to worship, then it is absurd to suggest that the actual house of worship is any more dangerous"

Berean Review

Government is Not God, And the Church IS Essential

Source - August 9, 2020

Double standards abound and our religious freedoms are in jeopardy. In case you haven’t noticed, America is at a tipping point.

Christian Persecution

China Churches Allowed to Open Only if They Promote the Communist Regime & Slander USA

Source - August 6, 2020

Christian Churches have been told in china they must meet strict guidelines in order to open; The primary rule -- loyalty to the Communist Party.

Christian Persecution

Ventura County Sues Pastor After Authorizing Legal Action to Enforce COVID-19 Health Orders

Source - August 6, 2020

Pastor McCoy said he was "willing to go to jail" and "willing for them to take our building" rather than comply with the state and local orders.

Christian Persecution

California Church Threatened with $1,000 Daily Fine for Opening Doors Amid Lockdown

Source - August 6, 2020

California Church threatened by city with $1000 daily fine if their church doesn't comply with the order for church closure: 'It's about targeting churches'

Berean Review

Calvary Chapel Chino Hills Defies California Church Restriction: ‘Satan Doesn’t Want People to Know Christ’

Source - August 4, 2020

Calvary Chapel Chino Hills refuses to obey California Lockdown order and is keeping their doors open: “Satan doesn’t want people to know Christ”

Berean Review

California Churches Defy Gavin Newsom’s Lockdown Order: Christ Is Head of the Church

Source - July 25, 2020

Jack Hibbs: "The church transcends the governments of this world & the politics of this world because the church is a living, breathing, divine institution"

Berean Review

Amir Tsarfati: What is the Restrainer?

Amir Tsarfati - July 28, 2020

We're already seeing Isaiah 5:20 before our eyes. Only the Holy Spirit’s preserving work through the Church is holding back complete and utter lawlessness.

Lawlessness

Leftist Protests More Sacred Than Church Services

Source - July 19, 2020

Our media elites don’t care when religious believers of all colors and creeds are demoted to second-class citizens in a dizzying display of “affirmative discrimination.”

Morality

California Governor Re-Orders Shut Down of Churches in 30 Counties Amid Rise in Covid-19 Cases

Harbingers Daily - Original - July 13, 2020

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday ordered a massive retrenchment of the state's reopening, shutting buisness's and Churches statewide.

BREAKING NEWS

Florida Man Crashes into Church, Sets it on Fire, Sheriff Says

Source - July 12, 2020

A Florida man arrested after plowing his vehicle into a church and then setting the building on fire as parishioners were inside, according to officials.

Berean Review

Tom Hughes: 5 Reasons Pastors Don’t Teach Bible Prophecy

Pastor Tom Hughes - July 4, 2020

End times prophecy touches every person alive today. Yet only a small percentage of churches teach this crucial part of God’s message to our generation...

Morality

Churches Continue to Fight Back in Court Against State Lockdown Orders

Source - June 26, 2020

Across the country, lawsuits have mounted as houses of worship fight back against restrictions limiting how many people can gather for services. A common theme...

Israel & Middle East

World Council of Churches wants EU sanctions on Israel if annexation goes ahead

Source - June 13, 2020

The World Council of Churches is asking European diplomats to punish Israel with sanctions if it annexes West Bank lands.

Isaiah 5:20

Chief Justice Roberts Sides with Liberal Justices as Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Restrictions on Religious Services

Source - May 31, 2020

Chief Justice Roberts sides with 4 liberal justices to side with California’s legal argument that they had the right to shut down or limit church services.

Morality

California Ends Ban on In-Person Religious Services as One Church Takes Ban to US Supreme Court

Source - May 26, 2020

On Memorial Day, Governor Newsom announced guidelines for such worship services two days after one a church asks Supreme Court to end Newsom’s ban.

Morality

Trump Announces That Churches Are ‘Essential,’ Calls On Governors To Open Them Up

Source - May 22, 2020

Trump announces new CDC guidance will classify houses of worship as “essential,” as he called on governors to allow them to open “right now”.

Morality

Baltimore Pastor Rips Up Cease-And-Desist Letter Mid-Sermon: ‘We’re Gonna Do It God’s way!’

Source - May 22, 2020

Baltimore pastor tares cease-and-desist letter mid-sermon after local officials threatened a $5,000 fine earlier in the week for holding in-person services.

Morality

Attackers Burn Mississippi Church to the Ground After It Defies Lockdown

Source - May 21, 2020

A Church in legal battle over lockdown measures was burned down Wednesday; perpetrators spray-painted, "I Bet you stay home now you hypokrits [misspelled]."

Morality

Cuomo: Churches Will Be Among Last Permitted to Reopen

Source - May 19, 2020

New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms is urging pastors to sign a letter to Cuomo demanding he include churches as part of phase 2 of the reopening plan.

Morality

Federal Judge Overturns NC Governor’s Restrictive Measures on Church Services

Source - May 17, 2020

In an order released on Saturday, a federal judge has temporarily blocked North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's restrictive measures against religious services.

Abortion

California Tries to Trick Church into Paying for Abortions: Here’s How the Scheme Was Exposed

Source - May 16, 2020

Can a church be forced to pay for elective abortions even if it goes against its religious beliefs? Apparently, the state of California thinks so.

Morality

Churches Across U.S. File Lawsuits Against Democrat Governors

Source - May 14, 2020

Churches across US file lawsuits against governors who aren't including them among “essential” services that immediately “reopen” as lockdowns ease.

Religious Freedom

Courts Halt Kentucky Gov. Beshear’s Ban on In-Person Church Services

Source - May 11, 2020

The injunctions send a loud message that Gov. may no longer discriminate against churches for gathering – whether in-person or in the parking lot.

Religious Freedom

172 Pastors Petition Virginia Governor to Allow Weekly Church Services

Source - May 8, 2020

After 6 weeks of not being allowed to gather in church buildings for corporate worship, more than 170 pastors in Virginia are respectfully saying “enough.”

Religious Freedom

VP Pence: ‘Beyond the Pale’ for Virginia to Sanction Church for Holding Small Service

Source - May 6, 2020

Mike Pence: “Even in the midst of a national emergency, every American enjoys our cherished liberties, including the freedom of religion.”

Canadian News

Canadian Police Vow to Hold Christians ‘Accountable’ for Attending Drive-in Sunday Service

Source - April 29, 2020

Police from an Ontario town say churchgoers taking part in a Sunday drive in service will “be held accountable” for allegedly breaking coronavirus rules.

Morality

Gov. Abbott Tells Church to Draw on their Faith During Coronavirus Outbreak

Source - April 22, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott to Prestonwood Baptist Church: God never promises us a life free of storms. What God promised was a pathway through those storms.

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