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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."
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."
Religious Freedom
Federal Judge Issues Emergency Injunction: US Military ‘Systematically Denying Religious Exemptions’
"It's unfortunate that they're more concerned with 100% vaccine compliance than they are with 100% Constitution compliance," First Liberty Institute's Justin Butterfield lamented.
Asia
Indian Hindu Nationalists Forbid Christians From Attending Church Without Special Permission
Last Sunday, Christians were informed that they were forbidden from gathering to worship unless they had special permission from the local magistrate.
Christian Persecution
Spicer: Democrats’ Assault on Religious Liberty Began with an Innocuous-Sounding Phrase
"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."
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."
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.
Christian Persecution
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...
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."
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.
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...
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
‘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
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
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”
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...
Religious Freedom
Montana Gov. Signs Bill Prohibiting Gov’t from ‘Burdening’ Citizens’ Religious Liberty
The new law prohibits gov't from “burdening” an individual’s religious liberty, gives citizens the right to sue if rights have been infringed
Christian Persecution
Billy Graham Ministry & Scottish Church Booted from Rental Space Over Biblical Beliefs
"We made it clear to the venue at the time of booking we're a Christian organization–This is anti-religious discrimination, plain & simple"
Canadian News
GraceLife Pastor Takes Church Underground: ‘The Church Isn’t A Building, It’s a Blood-Bought People’
"They know they're going to be judged in accord with the Word of God & they still continue to persevere in their obstinacy. This is defiance"
Religious Freedom
ADF Files Motion To Intervene In ‘Radical’ Lawsuit Attacking Religious Schools
“It doesn’t solve them. It creates constitutional violations by discriminating against the schools for operating according to their faith.”
Canadian News
Canadian MP launches national petition to open church barricaded by police
This petition already has +5.3K signatures; “This act is tyrannical gov't overreach, and is a direct violation of Canadian Charter rights"
Religious Freedom
SCOTUS Rules Against CA’s Restrictions on Bible Studies, Prayer Meetings in Private Homes
The majority opinion said, that California "treats some comparable secular activities more favorably than at-home religious exercise"
Berean Review
Franklin Graham: We Stand On The Gospel
Believers must refuse to yield to the immoral wisdom of the world, and stand boldly and firmly on God’s Word.
Christian Persecution
Canadian Police Barricade, Fence Church to Keep Worshippers Out After Pastor Released From Jail
"Clearly, our Charter and criminal code mean nothing as long as the government can come up with a good enough story to disregard it."
Christian Persecution
9th Circuit Upholds California COVID Restriction Against Home Bible Studies
"Our court today trudges out another denial of relief to those seeking to practice their faith in the face of discriminatory restrictions."
Canadian News
‘Get Out You Nazis’: Canadian Police Attempt to Disrupt Easter Service, Pastor Demands They ‘Get Out’
“Can you imagine those psychopaths? Passover. The holiest Christian festival of the year & they’re coming to intimidate Christians?"
Asia
Witnesses: China Imprisoning Christians in Underground ‘Brainwashing’ Torture Centers
Eyewitnesses in a report that CCP officials imprisoned them in mobile “brainwashing” centers designed to make them renounce Christianity
Canadian News
Ontario Gov’t Limits Churches in Severe Province-Wide Lockdown —Eve of Ressurection Sunday
The lockdown new restrictions come on the eve of resurrection Sunday, with many seeing it as deliberate anti-Christian discrimination
Christian Persecution
Court: Forcing Christian Professor to Use ‘Preferred Pronouns’ is ‘Unacceptable Religious Hostility’
"This case forced us to defend what used to be a common belief—that nobody should be forced to contradict their core beliefs just to keep their job"
Christian Persecution
Christian Actress Who Was Fired for Biblical Beliefs on Sexuality Now Ordered to Pay $414,000
"I do not believe homosexual practice is right, though the law of this land has made it legal doesn't mean it is right."
Christian Persecution
UK Judge Rules ‘Overwhelmingly In Favor’ of Franklin Graham in Discrimination Case
“I am grateful the courts have once again reiterated that the freedom to speak only what is not offensive is not freedom of speech at all"
Christian Persecution
Embrace The Left’s Agenda or Be Erased From Existence In The ‘Modern’ Society
In the name of tolerance and “inclusiveness,” they make it clear that no dissent from their own Marxist opinions will be tolerated.
Asia
China Arrests at Least Ten Christians in Raid of Private Bible Study
China targeted Church members with “surveillance & harassment,” barring them from religious activities & communicating with each other
