President Trump Thursday criticized Dem. governors for not allowing churches to open back up and said his administration will be addressing the issue soon.

Morality

Cuomo: Churches Will Be Among Last Permitted to Reopen

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

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

Morality

Christian Groups Urge Defense Secretary: Protect Military’s Religious Freedom

A coalition of religious freedom advocates penned a letter to Defense Sec. Mark Esper asking him to intervene in Army actions against religious speech.

Asia

North Korea ‘Church’ Doesn’t Look Like Any Other But It Exists: Watchdog

Being a Christian in North Korea means using mysterious, spylike tactics to read the Bible, facing threats of concentration camps, the death penalty.

Asia

Report: China Cracks Down on Christian-Run Orphanages

CCP has been shutting down Christian orphanages in China, using regulations on religion in the country to justify a crackdown on religious organizations.

Christian Persecution

Mob of Armed Men Storm Christian Church in Pakistan

A group of armed men raided a Christian church in Punjab, Pakistan, on Saturday, desecrating a cross and demolishing a gate and a boundary wall.

Religious Freedom

172 Pastors Petition Virginia Governor to Allow Weekly Church Services

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

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

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

Christian Persecution

Bigotry, Caste System Fuel Pakistani Christians’ Suffering

A recent spike in deaths among Christian sewer cleaners in Pakistan has exposed the country’s long history of discrimination against religious minorities.

Religious Freedom

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

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

LGBT+ Agenda

Franklin Graham Sets Record Straight on Samaritan’s Purse Shutting Down NYC Field Hospital

After more than a month in Central Park, the Samaritan’s Purse field hospital is winding down its operations with only two patients remaining.

Christian Persecution

Five Countries Added to List of Top Religious Persecutors

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom added five countries to its list of top offenders in its 2020 annual report.

LGBT+ Agenda

NYC Council Speaker Demands Christian Relief Organization Samaritan’s Purse Leave City

NYC Council Speaker attacks Samaritan’s Purse because they believe in Biblical definition of marriage, Speaker demanding they be booted from the city.

Israel & Middle East

The United Nations Human Rights Council Praises Iran

A majority of countries contributing to this travesty of the truth made a mockery of human rights by treating Iran as shining example of those values.

Canadian News

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

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

Canadian News

Canadian Police Fine Preacher Feeding Homeless for ‘Coronavirus Health Orders’

Electronics stores are essential services, abortion clinics, liquor stores, marijuana stores are essential services but feeding the homeless is not?

Christian Persecution

Iran Imposes Flogging on Christian Convert for Peaceful Protest

The Islamic Republic of Iran imposed a sentence of lashes and prison on Mary (Fatemeh) Mohammadi, one of Iran’s most famous converts to Christianity.

Children in the Crosshairs

Harvard Law Professor Urges ‘Presumptive Ban’ on Homeschooling

Harvard Law professor recently released a paper in which she calls for a “presumptive ban” on homeschooling, with main target being Christian Homeschooling.

Canadian News

Saskatchewan Reverses Ban on Drive-in Church Services After Legal Challenge

The Govt. of Saskatchewan has reversed decision of Health Authority prohibiting drive-in religious services; instead issuing social distancing guidelines.

Morality

Judge Blocks Democrat Kansas Governor’s Order Limiting Church Gatherings to 10 People

Today’s judicial ruling is a much-needed reminder that the Constitution is not under a stay-home order and the Bill of Rights cannot be quarantined

Morality

California County Threatens to Jail Worship Teams Over Online Church Services

A County in California is restricting churches from streaming worship singing in online church services unless worship originates from individual homes.

Isaiah 5:20

CNN Host Exploits Pastor’s COVID-19 Death: ‘Let That be a Lesson’ to Christians who ‘Defy the Authorities’

According to CNN's Don Lemon, a Virginia pastor's death should be a “lesson” for those who believed God is larger than the coronavirus.

Morality

UPDATE: Mississippi Mayor Reverses Ban on Drive-in Church Service After DOJ Intervention

One day after the Department of Justice filed a statement of interest supporting a Mississippi church, Mayor lifts ban on drive-in worship services.

Christian Persecution

Christian Minister Takes Legal Action Against Belfast Hotel for Shutting Down Marriage Seminar

A Christian minister from Northern Ireland is suing a Belfast hotel after its staff ordered him to halt a conference on Biblical marriage.

Christian Persecution

Mississippi Pastor Sues Police After Congregants were Ticketed at Drive-in Service

A Mississippi Pastor is suing his city after police officers issued tickets to people attending the church’s drive-in service last week.

Christian Persecution

Cake Artist Jack Phillips Has Yet Another Day in Court

Colorado cake artist Jack Phillips is in court for the third time defending his right to operate his business according to his Christian faith.

Morality

GOP Governor Refuses To Cave, Keeps Church Doors Open As ‘Essential’

Despite media pressure to close down houses of worship, Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has refused to cave, overruling some counties within his state.

LGBT+ Agenda

LGBT Lobby Attacks Rev. Franklin Graham for Christian Outreach in New York

An LGBT lobby group has launched an attack on Christian pastor Franklin Graham for recruiting Christian volunteers for coronavirus relief work in New York.

Canadian News

Silencing the Christian Church: Canadian Politicians Introduce Bill to Criminalize “Conversion” Therapy

Make no mistake, this Canadian Bill seeking to Criminalize "Conversion Therapy" is targeted to silence Churches & Christians. Canadians need to stand up.

Christian Persecution

Christians Fear Threats to Religious Freedom in Coronavirus Crisis

Christian groups have expressed concerns that sweeping government actions to combat the spread of coronavirus endanger religious liberty.

Morality

De Blasio Threatens to Permanently Close Places of Worship that Resist Shutdown Order

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio warned religious leaders that places of worship could be shut down permanently if they don't follow city's order to halt services.

Asia

Despite Coronavirus, Chinese Government Continues to Destroy Churches, Steal Crosses

With China forced to devote resources to contain COVID-19, you would think the communist gov. might lay off persecuting the Christian community. Sadly not

Christian Persecution

Interactive TV Show Gives Iranian Christians a Voice

Through an interactive satellite TV program called “Signal,” members of the country’s underground church have the opportunity to share their stories.

Christian Persecution

Federal District Court Rules School District within Rights to Prohibit Coach from Praying after Games

Federal District Court rules in favor of School District’s rights to prohibit football coach Joe Kennedy from praying on the 50-yard line after games.

Abortion

Spokane, WA Passes Ordinance Letting Police Cite Pro-Life Protesters Who Are Too Loud

On Monday, the city council of Spokane, Washington, passed an ordinance permitting police to cite pro-life protesters who have been singing and praying outside a Spokane Planned Parenthood for violating noise restrictions.

Berean Review

Franklin Graham: Everyone is Welcome – A Response to LGBTQ Opposition to Upcoming UK Tour

“We believe God has opened a door in the U.K. for us to preach Jesus, and we will do so. Whether it be from a rugby arena, a street corner, a farmer’s field, it doesn’t matter. God will make a way.”

Morality

Judge Allows Students to Preach the Gospel in Chicago Park

City of Chicago officials are on notice that the First Amendment still applies to free speech and religious expression—including the right to share one’s Christian beliefs in a public space.

Isaiah 5:20

AOC Cites Her ‘Faith’ To Rail Against Conservative Christians’ ‘Bigotry And Discrimination’

AOC cited her own personal faith to attack conservative Christians who advocate for religious liberty, comparing them to slave owners and white supremacists

Christian Persecution

Finland Politician Under Criminal Investigation for Tweeting Scripture

Finland’s prosecutor general opened a criminal investigation into a member of parliament for posting a Bible passage on Twitter condemning homosexuality.

Morality

UPS ‘Punishes Drivers’ For Holding Prayer Meetings

A Christian group has slammed UPS for discriminating against employees’ religious freedom for voluntarily praying together before work.

Europe

UK Parliament Members Raise Religious Freedom, Free Speech Concerns Over Graham Tour Venue Cancellations

House of Commons Leader argued before Parliament that the “no-platforming” of Franklin Graham may be violating UK religious freedom & freedom of speech laws

Morality

Fifth Third Bank Reverses Florida Scholarship Decision to excluded Christian Schools

Fifth Third Bank reversed course announcing it has reinstated its scholarship program after the program was pulled for including Christian Schools

Christian Persecution

Persecuted Mid-East Christians Petition International Community: ‘Stand Up for Your Brothers & Sisters’

“My fear is that we’re too quiet,” said Dabrina Bet-Tamraz, an Iranian Christian whose parents and brother are imprisoned in Iran for Christian evangelism.

Children in the Crosshairs

Amazon, Nike, Others Threaten Tennessee Over Law Protecting Faith-Based Foster Care, Adoption Agencies

Companies operating in TN are pressuring the state on behalf of gay activists following new law that protects religious Freedom in adoption, foster agencies.

Morality

President Affirms Life, Prison Reform, Religious Freedom at National Prayer Breakfast

Pres. Trump addressed the 68th National Prayer Breakfast discussing the sanctity of human life, prison reform and international religious freedom.

Abortion

HHS Threatens to Revoke California’s Federal Funding Over Abortion Coverage Mandate

The federal Health and Human Services Department announced Jan. 24 that it is taking action against California for requiring private insurers to cover abortions.

Christian Persecution

Elizabeth Warren Bashes Christian Schools With ‘Anti-LGBTQ Policies’

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) bashed Christian schools she deemed to have “anti-LGBTQ+ policies” says they should loose funding.

Censorship

Facebook Says ‘Misgendering’ is Considered Hate Speech

Facebooks’s community standards now state that denying the existence of a transgender individual or failing to use a person’s preferred gender identity is “objectionable” and could result in removal from the platform.

Morality

Evangelicals Respond to President Trump’s historic steps to Protect Religious Freedom in Schools

President Trump, following his announcement declaring January 6th as religious freedom day, expressed his commitment to protect Prayer in public schools.

Morality

Today Is Religious Freedom Day—and That Freedom Is Still Under Attack

Pres. Trump officially proclaimed January 16, 2020, “Religious Freedom Day” to commemorate “the foundational link between freedom and faith in our country.”

Morality

Sudan Progresses Toward Religious Liberty

For the first time in eight years, Christians in Sudan were able to publicly celebrate Christmas without fear of government reprisal.

Morality

Update: NY School District Sees the Light on Allowing Christian Student Club

A school district in New York that had refused a student’s request to form an extracurricular Christian club has reversed course upon hearing from a prominent religious liberty law firm.

Morality

Senate Reauthorizes Religious Freedom Watchdog USCIRF

A provision to reauthorize a U.S. agency charged with monitoring religious freedom around the world was included in this week's omnibus spending bill following months of negotiations.

Children in the Crosshairs

Franklin Graham Responds as NY public school rejects student Christian club, OKs LGBT Pride Club;

Franklin Graham took to Facebook today to comment, as a public school in New York, rejects a request for a Christian Club but, approves a request for LGBT Pride Club. As Rev Graham points out, this censorship of Christians and the double standard in favour of LGBT issues seems to be a trend:

LGBT+ Agenda

Texas Judge Reprimanded for Opting Out of Gay Weddings

An elected judge in McLennan County, Texas, who says her Christian beliefs preclude her from officiating gay marriages, has received a public reprimand from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

Berean Review

Franklin Graham: What’s at Stake in the Coming Year

During the 2016 election year, I traveled to the capitals of all 50 states, calling on people to pray for our troubled country, asking God to heal our land and encouraging people to vote for candidates at the local, state and national levels who were best aligned with Biblical values.

Morality

Army says faith-based group can no longer put Bible verses on dog tags after complaint

When Army Captain Russell Rippetoe was killed in action on April 2, 2003 -- the first combat casualty of Operation Iraqi Freedom -- then-President George W. Bush spoke about how Rippetoe had on his dog tags "Joshua 1:9" engraved on it.

Morality

Charter School Reverses Decision to Ban Student from Playing ‘Joy to the World’

On Nov. 21, a California charter school barred 13-year-old Brooklyn Benzel from playing her favorite Christmas carol, “Joy to the World,” because it was deemed “too religious.” The school reversed its decision less than a week later, after threat of legal action.

Censorship

Abandon Your Beliefs or You’ll Be Punished: MT High School Christian Club Under Fire for Biblical Faith

SOURCE: (CBN) Students at Bozeman High School in Montana are protesting against a Christian club because they don't like the group's biblical beliefs about marriage...

Morality

Do Religion and Morality Still Belong in Our Society?

In October, President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and Attorney General William Barr gave speeches highlighting the importance of faith and religious freedom. Not surprisingly, the media breathlessly reported on those remarks.

LGBT+ Agenda

Appeals Court Issues Emergency Order in Support of Faith-Based Adoption Agency

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit issued an emergency order Nov. 11 to temporarily block New York officials from trying to shut down a faith-based adoption agency that exclusively places children in homes with a married mother and father.

Morality

Judge Strikes Down Trump Administration Conscience Protections for Pro-Life Healthcare Workers

A federal judge struck down a Trump administration conscience rule that would have allowed health professionals to reject performing and participating in abortions, assisted suicide, and other medical services that are in conflict with their faith beliefs or moral values.

Isaiah 5:20

AG Barr Says America Was Founded on Judeo-Christian Values, Progressive Group Calls Statement ‘Toxic Christian Nationalism’

U.S. Attorney General William Barr is receiving heat from a liberal Christian group for a recent speech at the Notre Dame University Law School in which he praised religion as a basis for the country’s moral system.

LGBT+ Agenda

Support Same-Sex Weddings or Else! CO Commission That Hounded Jack Phillips Now Targets Christian Web Designer

The Colorado Civil Rights Commission, the same organization responsible for its infamous case against Christian baker Jack Phillips that went all the way to the US Supreme Court, is still trying to censor its citizens who voice views in favor of traditional biblical marriage.

Censorship

ABA Blatantly Attacks Conservative Judicial Nominee

Lawrence VanDyke, one of President Trump’s 9th Circuit Court of Appeals judicial nominees, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Oct. 30 as part of a contentious confirmation process.

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