"It may seem trivial, but there’s a big difference between freedom of worship and the free exercise of religion. Those on the left understand the difference."

Religious Freedom

Canadian Judge Orders Pastor to Preach Government’s Views on COVID

Pawlowski was ordered by Justice Germain to give the government’s perspective whenever he publicly talks or communicates anything negative about AHS health orders

Christian Persecution

Christian Employers Seek Protection Against Transgender Mandates

"To be mandated to provide, pay for or even promote procedures that directly contradict our deeply held religious beliefs is unconscionable and unconstitutional"

Christian Persecution

Christian Nurse in UK Fired for Refusing to Remove Cross Necklace, Says She Was ‘Treated Like A Criminal’

"I think that it really can only be understood as something that is spiritual. The offense is actually the cross itself."

Christian Persecution

Denver Handed Loss In Its Attempt To Silence Christian Street Preacher

While saying most people aren't interested in hearing sermons at the concert venue, the judge insisted that that "does not trump the constitutional issue."

Berean Review

Christians Must Prepare for More Extreme Measures

No one would've predicted a few decades ago that church could be closed by the State or a pastor put in prison for “organizing an illegal in-person gathering"

Christian Persecution

Victoria State Gov’t Proposal Threatens To ‘Fundamentally Change Nature of Christian Schools’

“These proposals could fundamentally change the nature of Christian schools. Why is the gov't trying to dictate to a Christian school who it can employ or in what role?"

Christian Persecution

Colorado Website Designer Asks Supreme Court to Affirm Religious Freedom

Franklin Graham: "Bakers, florists, photographers, now web designers. Where will it end? LGBT activists want to force their agenda on the rest of the world"

Children in the Crosshairs

Fighting For The Rights of Christians in Public Schools

Each new school year seems to bring a number of instances where teachers or school admins either misunderstanding or neglecting the religious rights of students

Christian Persecution

Students Take Over and Lead Postgame Prayer After School District Warns Teachers Of Legal Ramifications

"The threat of a legal action to forbid prayer after the game was overwhelmed by player lead prayer supported by parents and fans in solidarity"

Christian Persecution

Christian Watchdog Warns Welsh Pastors Could Be Prosecuted Under ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban

UK Christians see this plan as a threat to the religious freedom of pastors and would not allow them to counsel anyone with unwanted same-sex attractions.

Berean Review

Those Who Will Never Back Down Or Bow To The gods Of This Age

How grateful we should be for courageous men and women like these, who refuse to bow to the gods of this age and are willing to pay whatever the cost may be.

Christian Persecution

Evangelical Families in Mexican Town Cut Off From Utilities for Refusing to Deny Faith

2 evangelical families in a Mexican town have been cut off from utilities and face fines and social ostracization for refusing to denounce their minority faith.

Christian Persecution

Flight Attendants Allegedly Fired By Airline For ‘Christian Beliefs’

"Every American should be frightened if an employer can fire them for simply asking questions based on their religious beliefs about culturally important issues"

Australia & New Zealand

3,000+ Church Leaders Sign Letter to Australian Prime Minister Opposing Vaccine Passport Mandate

Thousands of church leaders in Australia signed a letter addressed to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, urging the government not to enforce vaccine passports in...

LGBT+ Agenda

State Supreme Court Delivers Religious Liberty Win: Constitution Protects Teachers’ Rights To Speak On Transgender Policy

“Teachers shouldn’t be forced to promote ideologies that are harmful to their students and that they believe are false

Religious Freedom

Big Religious Liberty Win for MacArthur & Grace Church in Battle Over COVID Prompted Overreach

Religious liberty and the Constitution won today against the overbroad, arbitrary, indeterminate, and clearly unconstitutional mandates from Newsom & LA County.

Africa

Destruction, Killing of Christians Continues Unabated in Nigeria

3,400 Nigerian Christians killed this year by militants through end of July, already nearing last year’s record bloodshed.

Christian Persecution

China Offers Cash to Citizens to Spy on Christian Neighbors, Report ‘Illegal Religious Activities’

A new reward system is being used in China as a way to crack down on Christians who engage in "illegal religious activities."

Europe

Hungary Defends Biblical Principles & Helps the Persecuted: ‘Hungary is a Christian Nation’

"We have confirmed in our constitution that the marriage is between one man and one woman, that life has to be protected from conception."

Asia

Hindu Nationalists in India Rally Against Christians: “Let Us Drag People From the Churches”

“Let us drag people from the church and stop conversions at any cost,” President of the Chhattisgarh BJP reportedly said.

Coronavirus

Fiorazo: Resisting Medical Tyranny, Passports & Politics

Some of us saw this coming. What is unfolding is bigger than COVID and the shots. It is about freedom and control of an abusive government-media conglomerate.

Religious Freedom

Victory For Conscience & Common Sense: Fed. Judge Blocks Biden Admin’s Transgender, Abortion Mandate

“Everyone benefits when doctors are able to follow their professional medical judgment and their Hippocratic Oath to ‘Do No Harm.’”

Christian Persecution

Report: Taliban Killing People Found with Bibles on Their Phones

“We’re hearing from reliable sources that the Taliban demand people’s phones, and if they find a downloaded Bible on your device, they will kill you immediately"

LGBT+ Agenda

‘National Implications’: Hobby Lobby Loses Legal Battle On Transgender Bathrooms Case

Ken Ham: Thank you Hobby Lobby for doing your best to protect women & follow true science. Genetics, biology & physiology confirm what God's Word teaches...

Christian Persecution

Church Leader Warns ‘The Taliban Are Going to Eliminate the Christian Population of Afghanistan’

"The Christian community in Afghanistan is strong. They're trusting Jesus, they're walking with Jesus, despite the potential of being eliminated by the Taliban"

Religious Freedom

Washington Florist’s Religious Liberty Case Not Over Yet, Lawyers Contend

Despite SCOTUS refusal to hear an appeal from florist Barronelle Stutzman, the devout Christian’s legal recourse still might not be over.

Religious Freedom

DOJ Abandons Lawsuit it Filed on Behalf of Pro-Life Nurse Forced to Participate in Abortion

The nurse was misled into participating in what she was told was a procedure following a miscarriage, only to find out in operating room it was an abortion

Religious Freedom

‘Anti-Racist’ Facebook Group Secretly Planned To Disrupt School To Get Christian Gym Teacher Fired

The group, targeted teacher Tanner Cross after he publicly opposed a proposed policy regarding transgender students

Christian Persecution

10th Circuit Rules State Can Force Christian Web Designer To Make Websites Conflicting with Her Beliefs

“How many more creative professionals will have to suffer before they receive recognition of their constitutionally protected freedoms"

Christian Persecution

Chinese Authorities Raid Online Church Service, Force Pastors to Stop Preaching

Authorities forced the Pastors to stop preaching as other Chinese Communist Party officials enclosed on the church building

Religious Freedom

Beliefs Or Livelihood: Michigan Farmers in Court to Defend Their Rights

"The city of East Lansing is asking us to choose between the peaceful expression of our beliefs and our livelihood. No one should have to face that choice.”

Religious Freedom

University of Iowa Found Guilty of Discriminating Against InterVarsity Group

“The good news is that they’ve been held accountable, and school officials nationwide are on notice,” the senior counsel stated.

Religious Freedom

Settlement, Apology Sends Strong Statement for Religious Freedom in the UK

“This is an important moment for religious freedom in the UK... My prayer is that this case will encourage Christians to stand firm.”

Censorship

Colombian High Court Orders Review After Social Media Star Told to Remove Video Sharing Biblical Marriage Beliefs

"Nobody should have to be afraid of censorship or criminal sanctions for voicing their deeply held beliefs."

Religious Freedom

Christian Group Barred From Arenas in W. Australia Because Biblical Views Do Not Align With ‘Government’s Views’

ACL Managing Director wrote: “So, apparently the WA government won’t allow venues to host people who disagree with them. Welcome to China."

Religious Freedom

Ohio Budget Provision Allows Conscience Exemption for Medical Workers

“Americans are afforded the freedom to live according to deeply held ethical, moral and religious beliefs. This necessarily includes doctors."

Religious Freedom

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal of Christian Florist in Same-Sex Wedding Case

“They have misused the law to try and force foster care, adoption agencies, bakers, photographers, and florists to change their views on marriage"

Religious Freedom

Hobby Lobby Faces Backlash for Ad Declaring America is ‘One Nation Under God’

"Hobby Lobby is being attacked for running some beautiful full-page newspaper ads on July 4. These positive ads have outraged enemies of God’s Word"

Christian Persecution

IRS Reverses Course; Grants Religious Group Tax-Exempt Status

After national backlash, IRS reverses decision to deny Ministry tax-exempt status by claiming "Biblical teachings" were too similar to GOP

Canadian News

On the Brink: The Criminalization of Christianity in Canada

Many steps that are steadily eroding Christian freedom may now be coming to a head... if this can happen in Canada, it can happen anywhere

Christian Persecution

Army Chaplain’s Facebook Post on Transgender Military Policy Almost Cost Him His Career

Military chaplains enjoy freedoms like free speech & religion, except when liberal superiors decide to punish for the “wrong” policies

Religious Freedom

Poll: Overwhelming Majority of Americans Support Religious Freedom

“In an era of hyper-partisanship, freedom of religion retains broad, bipartisan support among Democrats, Republicans and Independents.”

Christian Persecution

‘Disturbing Trend’: The Weaponization of The Justice System to Ruin Those With Whom Activists Disagree

“He is standing up for his rights to decline to be a part of something he doesn’t believe in. In taking this stand, he is fighting for all of our rights to do the same"

Religious Freedom

Christian Non-Profit Denied Tax-Exempt Status by IRS For ‘Republican Beliefs’

The IRS denied the group tax-exempt status, stating that “Bible teachings are typically affiliated” with the Republican Party.

Religious Freedom

SCOTUS Unanimously Rules Gov’t Can’t Discriminate Against Faith Bases Organizations

Franklin Graham: "Religious agencies and organizations should not be forced to go against their beliefs and biblical standards."

Morality

Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill Requiring ‘Moment of Silence’ for School Prayer

"The idea that you can just push God out of every institution, and be successful — I'm sorry, our founding fathers did not believe that."

Religious Freedom

Ontario Adoption Officials Reject Christian Family That Disagreed With Gender Ideology

Gender ideology has gone from the fringe to the mainstream, with all its major tenets now enforced by the Canadian federal government.

Religious Freedom

Illinois School Reverses Decision to Ban 2nd Grade Girl From Bringing Her Bible to School

Parents of a 2nd-grader were outraged after their daughter's Bible was taken away for reading scripture aloud, while other kids listen

Christian Persecution

Pakistani High Court Acquits Christian Couple on Death Row

The Lahore High Court in Pakistan on June 3 acquitted a Christian couple sentenced to death on charges of blaspheming Islam.

Religious Freedom

‘May God Be Glorified’: High School Threatens to Censor Valedictorian’s Christ-Centered Speech, Then Relents

A Michigan public high school has reversed course after initially objecting to its Christian valedictorian’s prepared remarks as “a sermon”

Religious Freedom

Are ‘Woke’ Companies Coming for Christians?

"This is not paranoia. These are things that are being talked about right now in Silicon Valley as something that would be good for America."

Asia

Christian Doctor in India Suspended after Encouraging Patients to Pray

“This is the state of religious freedom in our state, we can be booked for a conversation that we might have with people of other faith[s]."

Religious Freedom

Judge Denies College of Ozarks’ Request to Block Transgender Housing Directive

“The Biden Admin. can’t force religious colleges and universities to open up their dormitories and showers to members of the opposite sex.”

Asia

China’s Communist ‘Christ’: Re-Writing God

The CCP plans to turn the Scriptures into another piece of regime propaganda by rewriting them beyond all recognition.

LGBT+ Agenda

Christian Therapist Sues Washington State Over Sexual Orientation Counseling Ban

“Americans are entitled to free speech... The bottom line is the government doesn’t get to censor the viewpoints it doesn’t like”

Religious Freedom

Canadian Crackdown: Third Alberta Pastor Arrested For Holding Church Services

“I don’t think they understand that Christians are committed to follow the lord Jesus Christ regardless of the consequences,” the Pastor said

Christian Persecution

Report: 4 Out of 5 People Live in Countries That Restrict Religious Freedom

New Report from the DoS, “4 out of every 5 people in the world” live in environments with high or very high restrictions on religious freedom

Religious Freedom

Packing the Supreme Court: An Attempt to Stamp Out Religious Liberty?

If Dems succeed in packing SCOTUS what freedoms now protected will they first try to cancel? Here’s our guess: Religious liberty.

Religious Freedom

HHS’ New Gender Policy Threatens Religious Liberty, Conscience Protections

“This policy is really about forcing hospitals and medical professionals to adhere to leftist ideology regarding sexuality and gender”

Religious Freedom

How the Church Should Respond to Cancel Culture

America finds itself in a culture that “cancels” everything opposed to the mainstream moral narrative, & the church stands at the front line

Religious Freedom

Permit Denied For National Day of Prayer at US Capitol For First Time In 70 Years; What Does This Mean for America?

After almost 70 years, the National Day of Prayer this year looks very different in Washington DC. That is because the permit to hold...

LGBT+ Agenda

Finnish Politician Charged With ‘Hate Speech’ for Expressing Biblical Views on Homosexuality

“I cannot accept that voicing my religious beliefs could mean imprisonment. My statements were all based on the Bible’s teachings...”

Christian Persecution

CCP Advances Efforts to Wipe Out Christianity by Removing Bible Apps, Christian WeChat

The Chinese government is taking further steps to remove religious materials from the hands of Christians as the Communist regime strives to eliminate the...

Coronavirus

Connecticut Ends Religious Exemptions for Mandatory Vaccinations of Students

“This is a dangerous trend of erosion of our liberties and First Amendment rights,” the Children Health Defense statement reads.

Christian Persecution

UK Pastor Arrested For Saying Marriage is Between a Man & a Woman

A Christian pastor in the UK was arrested by police after a member of the public reported him for the “homophobic” comment of saying...

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