“I cannot help but wonder why the students who filed the lawsuit attend Christian colleges and universities whose faith commitments state clearly what they believe about human sexuality."

Religious Freedom

Christians Are Commanded To ‘Pray Without Ceasing’ — Even In ‘Censorship Zones’

It’s about killing children and many people making a lot of money from it! It’s all about people shaking their fists at God to try to justify doing whatever they want regarding sex and its consequences.

Religious Freedom

‘Are You Praying?’: Widespread Backlash After UK Police Arrest Woman For Silently Talking To God Near Abortion Clinic

“Prayer is simply talking to God, and Isabel Vaughan-Spruce was arrested for praying silently on the sidewalk. This persecution of Christianity is being seen more and more throughout the Western world.”

Children in the Crosshairs

Don’t Back Down: Public Library To Host Children’s Story-Hour With Kirk Cameron After Initial Refusal

“I want to thank Kirk Cameron for taking a stand for the voice of Christians to be at the table in today’s cancel culture where it seems ‘anything goes’ until it comes to Jesus Christ.”

Berean Review

An Agenda To Eradicate Christmas? The Purposeful Dismantling Of Christian Influence In The Public Square

Humanists and progressives have injected repulsive sexual ideas into practically every aspect of culture, and yet they claim to have a problem with saying the name of a federal holiday out loud.

Religious Freedom

UK Government Admits It Was ‘Inappropriate’ To Argue That The Bible Is ‘No Longer Appropriate In Modern Society’

“I hope what has happened will protect other Christians who find themselves unfairly on the wrong side of the law for speaking Biblical truth.”

LGBT+ Agenda

The Established Religion of the (Dis)Respect for Marriage Act

The reality is that this is a very religious piece of legislation. This Act effectively establishes a religion regarding the moral subject of marriage: the religion of humanism.

Coronavirus

Senator Vows to Block DOD Nominees Until Biden Admin Explains Why It Denied Military Religious Exemptions

“At best, these reports demonstrate your lack of care for the service members you lead,” he warned. “At worst, it demonstrates an active distain for and hostility toward them.”

Christian Persecution

‘The Ramifications Are Serious’: President Biden Signs Same-Sex Marriage Bill Into Federal Law

"This underscores once again how critical it is that we elect the right people to offices of leadership. Our very way of life and the future of this nation depends on it.”

Christian Persecution

‘One Christian Killed Every 2 Hrs’: Biden State Dept. Refuses To Place Nigeria On Persecution Watchlist, Despite Genocide Of Christians

The Biden State Department once again has refused to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC), despite Christians being killed by militant Muslim groups almost daily with no effective intervention by the Nigerian government.

Censorship

Christians Must Have Biblical Discernment And Courage To Stand Up To The Wind And Waves Of Identity Politics

Identity politics, “wokeness” and critical theory push the same worldview. They are closely related, and the Body of Christ needs Biblical discernment to recognize such destructive ideas, even when at first glance the ideas seem appealing.

Christian Persecution

Prepare To Stand: The Unexpected Blessings From Persecution

What we do here really does matter for eternity. Jesus will honor those who prove their faithfulness in difficulty. Be faithful. Be obedient. Run the race well. He is worthy and He is worth it.

Religious Freedom

Charity Apologizes After Chaplain Is Threatened With ‘Consequences’ For Wearing Cross

Andrea Williams, chief executive of the Christian Legal Centre, said: “We call on chaplaincy teams and leaders across the U.K. to not be ashamed of the Christian faith“

Religious Freedom

Win For Arrested Preacher After Crown Prosecution Claims Parts Of Bible ‘No Longer Appropriate In Modern Society’

"Jesus was the answer for me, and I believe the world needs to know and experience this hope. That is why I do what I do, to help everyone to find the light of Jesus out of the darkness we all live in."

Christian Persecution

‘God Created Adam And Eve’—A Hate Crime? Greek Athlete Receives Prison Sentence For Biblical Beliefs On Gender

This Greek court has ruled that free speech does not apply to Tsiartas’ beliefs based on the Bible (and this is certainly not the first time this has happened).

Christian Persecution

Because The Victims Are Christians?: Over 30K Urge Biden To Stop Turning A Blind Eye To Nigeria’s Genocide

As Pompeo suggested, is the Biden Administration's apathy regarding the genocide of Christians in Nigeria, rooted in their opposition to Christianity as a whole?

Christian Persecution

Prepare To Stand: Will Church Leaders Compromise To Avoid Persecution?

Going forward, pastors will face tremendous external pressure to compromise, and those who do will be held up by society as examples of good and acceptable Christianity.

Christian Persecution

Two Christian Prisoners Released From Tehran’s Notorious ‘Torture Factory’

The two Christians’ release from Evin came days after chaotic scenes in the prison, as fire spread through ward 7, claiming the lives of at least four prisoners.

Christian Persecution

Scottish Judge Issues Strong Rebuke of SEC For Wrongfully Discriminating Against Franklin Graham, BGEA

McCormick called this a “thinly veiled exercise in virtue signaling” by the SEC. He went on to say the exhibition center “bowed to public pressure, spurred on and whipped up by political leaders online.”

Religious Freedom

London Police Apologize for Arresting Christian Evangelist

"We don’t live in Pakistan; we don’t live in Saudi Arabia. I am Christian, and by default I believe that Muhammad is a false prophet. I should be allowed to say that in the U.K. without being stabbed or repeatedly arrested.”

Christian Persecution

Ukraine Sees Churches Raided, Shut Down, And The Disappearance And Detention Of Pastors By Russian Troops

“They entered the sanctuary while the congregation was singing a hymn, halted the worship service, registered the names of all present and detained several ministers"

LGBT+ Agenda

‘State-Sanctioned Persecution’: Scotland Purposes World’s Most Extreme ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban

Overall they would criminalise prayer, consensual conversations, quoting certain Bible passages, and some preaching among other things. This amounts to a shocking infringement of fundamental freedoms.

Religious Freedom

‘My Christian Faith Is Not Permitted In The Public Square’: CEO of Australian Football Team Forced To Resign Due to Church Membership

"Their so-called tolerance and diversity are only extended to those who know better than to question the latest woke manifesto regarding sexuality and abortion.”

Christian Persecution

Brunson: A Dangerous Mentality Has Crept Into The Church, We Need A Mindset Of Perseverance

The underlying values of our culture are in opposition to the requirements of Jesus, and this makes the message of perseverance under pressure especially important.

Religious Freedom

‘Freedom Is Worth Fighting For’: Christian Doctor, Punished for Praying With Patients, Reaches Settlement With NHS England

“I hope this outcome acts as an encouragement to other Christian professionals that it is more than OK to share your faith and that freedom is worth fighting for"

The Restrainer

Federal Court Sides With Christian Photographer in Louisville Free Speech Case

Although Beaton’s ruling does not overturn Louisville’s Fairness Ordinance, it does ensure that the city cannot enforce the law against Nelson’s business in the future.

Christian Persecution

Incompatible With Religious Freedom: In Latest Turn, Lawsuit Targets Trustees Of School Fighting For Its Biblical Fidelity

“Religious freedom is meaningless if it does not grant religious institutions the right to govern its own members and fill its own offices according to its own beliefs."

LGBT+ Agenda

No Respect For Religious Liberty: Senate Majority Leader Seeks To Force A Vote On The Redefinition Of Marriage

As we’ve seen, these protections have been shattered since Obergefell. This bill, which would enshrine the shattering of these liberties into federal law, must not pass.

Christian Persecution

9th Circuit Rules Against Christian Therapist, Upholds Censorship of Biblical Truth Under ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban

ADF attorneys have dubbed SB 5722 the “Counseling Censorship Law,” saying that it is “a selfish attempt by the government to further a political and ideological agenda by abusing its power.”

LGBT+ Agenda

Christians ‘Deliberately Exploit,’ ‘Misuse Religious Narratives’ to Deny Minors Transgender Surgeries, Says UN Official

“It’s bizarre that a U.N. official would imply that religious Americans are being manipulated or exploited into believing that radical LGBT policies might come into tension with religious freedom.“

Berean Review

Brunson: The Most Important Step To Prepare For The Pressure Of Persecution

My love for God before I went to prison was sincere and genuine, but until it was tested, it was unproven. But during my worst time, I cried out, “I love You, Jesus.”

Morality

Appeals Court Rules HHS Can’t Force Doctors To Perform Abortion and Transgender Procedures

“We have been fighting in the courts against this transgender mandate since 2016, and Friday’s unanimous ruling only further protects the rights of health care professionals across this country."

Christian Persecution

Faith-Based Medical Nonprofit Sues Michigan AG: ‘Christian Healthcare Centers Should Not Be Forced To Check Its Faith At The Clinic Door’

“It’s unconstitutional for the state to require that this Christian ministry abandon its faith principles in order to continue serving those in need.”

Religious Freedom

There’s A Time to Preach & A Time To Fight: Pastors Warn They Won’t Comply Next Time The Gov’t Tries To Control, Shut Down...

The gospel is the power of God unto salvation and must not be kept behind church walls! The church must be the church and not be silent.

Christian Persecution

Former Austin Fire Chaplain Sues City For Dismissing Him After He Shared His Biblical Views On Sex & Gender

“Everyone should be able to speak freely without fear of the government coming after you just because you expressed a view they disagree with."

Morality

North Dakota School Board Puts A Stop to Pledge of Allegiance Over Words ‘One Nation Under God’

“The statement that we are ‘one nation under God,’ … is simply an untrue statement,” he argued. “We are one nation under many or no gods.”

Religious Freedom

As Our Culture Wages War Against God, Christians Find Themselves At The Front Lines Of An Ancient Worldview Battle

We live in a culture that disagrees with God’s Word on many points. We’re told that when culture and Scripture disagree, we can reinterpret Scripture accordingly—even though doing so means following man’s word over God’s.

Christian Persecution

European Court Denies Asylum for Iranian Christian Convert Whose Brother Was Tortured, Killed For His Faith

The court dismissed his case, asserting that it was “not particularly likely” that a Muslim would decide to become a Christian after his brother-in-law had been tortured and killed for his Christian faith.

Christian Persecution

‘The Word Of God Was Not Silenced Here’: Calvary Chapel San Jose Wins Again — No Contempt Charges, Fines

The governor’s office, county officials, lower judges, and even the state occupational safety department got involved in the effort to shut down this church. Arrayed against this imposing display of power was simply this local church — and God.

Corruption

The ‘Weaponized’ IRS, Equipped With 87,000 New Agents, Will Set Its Sights on Conservatives, Christian Non-Profits: Expert Warns

With the “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” poised to pass the House of Representatives on Friday, Conservative and Christian organizations are sounding an alarm, warning that the Bill will be used to further "weaponize the IRS."

Religious Freedom

Christian Flag Flies in Boston After Supreme Court Victory

"We need to do everything and anything in our power to make sure that free speech and free exercise of religion always remains free and protected in this great land of ours.”

Christian Persecution

New Report on Religious Persecution in North Korea Demands ‘Immediate Action’ from Biden

The North Korean government views Christians as the most dangerous political class of people, and any North Korean caught following Jesus Christ is at immediate risk of imprisonment, brutal torture, and death.

Religious Freedom

‘Aiding & Abetting Persecution’: 83 Groups Warn McConnell Against Supporting Legislative Betrayal Of Marriage, Religious Freedom

"Anyone who supports this measure is crossing a line into aiding and abetting the persecution of people of faith."

Religious Freedom

Unshakable Faith: What We Can Learn from the Persecuted

The desperate circumstances faced by those around the world remind us why it’s important to vigilantly protect this freedom. America will not be able to promote religious freedom around the world if we do not maintain it within our borders.

Christian Persecution

‘Fundamental Right To Pray’: Elderly Liverpool Woman Cleared for Praying in Front of Abortion Clinic

"We do all have a fundamental right to pray—not least pray as I did, in the privacy of my own mind. It was wrong for the police officer to tell me that I could not pray in a public street."

Church

The Johnson Amendment and the Agenda to Silence Christians

The attempted muzzling of Christian churches and religious groups has gradually increased since a pivotal law was passed by a shrewd politician to intimidate people of faith.

Christian Persecution

Brunson: When Persecution Comes — Take Seriously The Danger Of Becoming Offended At God

Please, take seriously the danger of the offended heart. You must not allow offense to take root in your heart. Decide: “I will turn my eyes toward Jesus and not away.”

Top Story

Representatives Demand Answers From State Department For Funding Atheism Abroad

Fifteen representatives wrote expressing “grave concern that the State Department is using appropriated funds to support atheism and radical, progressive orthodoxy across the world.”

Christian Persecution

UK Court Rules that Biblical Beliefs About Gender Cannot Be Shared in the Workplace

“This ruling means that you can believe that it is impossible to change sex but if you live out that belief as a doctor your job may be at risk.”

Christian Persecution

FRC Report: Many In Western Countries Feel Emboldened To Go After Christians In The Public Square

"It is shocking to see Western countries--the same ones we think of as free and open societies--take authoritarian measures against Christians simply trying to practice their faith.”

Christian Persecution

‘Wakeup Call To Churches In The West’: Religious Freedom Group Names 2022 Persecutor of the Year

"Our report documents actual, ongoing religious persecution that is consistently ignored by major media and barely touched by our comfortable churches in the United States."

Christian Persecution

Prayer Wins: Supreme Court Upholds High School Coach’s Right to Pray on Football Field

“This isn’t a time for Christians to roll over. It is a time to defend our religious freedoms so that they are not lost…”

Christian Persecution

Report: Iran and Its Proxies Have ‘Quietly’ Driven Out Middle East Christians

The project to purge Christians and Jews began in Iran under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and has been executed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard and its elite Quds Force through its foreign proxy regimes.

Religious Freedom

Biden Signs Trojan Horse Executive Order Taking Aim At Christians, Time-Honored American Values

Biden’s latest overreaching executive order targets "fundamental rights with a stroke of his pen." Here are three particular points of concern that should be examined.

Christian Persecution

Finnish Appeals Court Announces Reopening of Päivi Räsänen’s Case

"I am happy that this decision will lead to the discussion of the Bible’s teachings in society. I am ready to defend freedom of speech and religion in all necessary courts."

Christian Persecution

Brunson: Are We More Afraid Of Persecution Than The Consequences Of Not Obeying God?

We need to have the right perspective—that although it may be costly to follow Jesus, it is much more costly not to follow Him.

Christian Persecution

‘They Simply Don’t Like Their Religious Beliefs’: Flight Attendants Who Questioned ‘Equality Act’ Sue Airline After Firing

'‘Woke’ corporations like Alaska Airlines think that they do not have to follow the law and can fire employees if they simply don’t like their religious beliefs.”

The Restrainer

Overwhelming Backlash From Citizens Causes City Council To Reverse Coarse, Reinstating ‘In God We Trust’ On Police Vehicles

The citizens of Haven, Kansas, stood in opposition to their city council, making their voices heard in defense of the Biblical values America was founded upon.

Christian Persecution

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