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Christian Persecution

Blind Christian Once Banned From Public Park for Sharing Her Faith Wins Religious Freedom Case

A Christian woman once banned for two years from a Rhode Island public park for sharing her faith has had her liberty restored to her.

Asia

North Korea Jails, Executes Anyone Who Owns a Bible, Shocking Report Says

A new report by watchdog details horrific violations of religious freedom within North Korea, including torture and public execution.

Censorship

Scottish Hate Crime Bill Would Criminalize Offensive Dinner Table Conversations

Scotland’s new odious hate crime bill would criminalize dinner table conversations if their ‘offensive’ content is reported to police

Christian Persecution

LA Times Falsely Reports Outbreak; Smears MacArthur & Church as Irresponsible, Superspreaders

Amid intense court battle, LA Times publishes misleading article falsely claiming Grace Community Church has been struck with COVID outbreak

Christian Persecution

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

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

Christian Persecution

Welsh County Council Overturns Ban on Lord’s Prayer

Bridgend County in southern Wales reversed its decision to ban mourners from corporately reciting the Lord’s Prayer during funeral services.

Censorship

FRC Preps Lawsuit Against Tech Company Accused of Targeting Them for ‘Religious Discrimination’

Family Research Council responds to tech company that abruptly terminated their contract right before their "Pray, Vote, Stand" broadcast

Asia

Religious Material Classified as ‘Contraband’ as Persecution by China’s Communist Party Broadens

Persecution by China's communist party intensifies as government officials ban the publishing of religious materials not approved by gov't

Christian Persecution

Christian Pastor in US Facing Threats on His Life From Chinese Communist Party as Protesters Descend on Home

Pastor Bob Fu, founder of the faith-based group ChinaAid, is in a protected location after threats against his life from CCP.

Christian Persecution

Ben Carson Investigates Religious Discrimination After Senior Housing Resident Ordered to Remove Christian Books

Dr. Ben Carson is investigating a complaint concerning the violation of religious liberties at a senior apartment complex in Oklahoma.

Christian Persecution

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

"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."

Christian Persecution

Faith-Based Adoption Agency Can’t Be Closed for Refusing to Place Kids with Gay Couples, Fed Court Rules

A federal judge rules Christian adoption agency cant be forced to shut down over policy of placing children with married heterosexual couples

Berean Review

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

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

DOJ Blasts D.C. Mayor for ‘Silencing’ Churches: ‘There Is No Pandemic Exception to the Constitution’

DOJ lawyers: "The bottom line remains the same: there is no pandemic exception to the Constitution and our fundamental rights"

Christian Persecution

SCOTUS Justices Thomas, Alito Slam 2015 Same-Sex Marriage Decision Calling it Threat to ‘Religious Liberty’

2 Justices said Monday the SCOTUS case demanding states recognize gay-marriages, isn't Constitutional & threatens "religious liberty" of many.

Christian Persecution

College Football Coach Ousted for Posting ‘All Lives Matter to Jesus’ Sign

An Illinois University football coach's departure came after he posted a sign on his door: “All Lives Matter to Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ"

Children in the Crosshairs

VA Ministries, Christian Schools, & More Sue to Stop Pro-LGBT Act That Punishes People with Biblical Values

VA fights lawsuits from Christian orgs over LGBT laws forcing people of faith to adopt a particular gov't ideology under threat of punishment

Asia

China Teaches Students that Jesus Stoned Woman to Death, Changes Biblical Passage in Textbook

The Biblical account where Jesus forgives a woman committing adultery was altered by a Chinese textbook to make our Savior out to be a killer

Christian Persecution

UPDATE: Hotel That Booted Christian Pro-Marriage Event Backs Down, Apologizes

Hotel apologized to a Pastor for halting a marriage seminar that was underway in one of its conference rooms and evicting the attendees.

Christian Persecution

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

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

Christian Persecution

AG Barr Highlights ‘Crucial Link Between Religion & Liberty’, Warns of Assault by ‘Militant Secularists’

Attorney General William Barr says religion in public life is under assault in America, leading to what he called "dire" consequences.

Asia

Pompeo Blasts Communist China for Cracking Down on Christians, Seeking to Rewrite Bible

Pompeo blasted the atheist CCP in China for persecuting Christians & trying to rewrite the Bible to Communist Chinese objectives.

Christian Persecution

Churches—Open or Die, Fight or Fade Away

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

Asia

Vietnam Frees Jailed Pastor After Pressure From United States

“This shows the importance of American elected officials speaking out against oppression & promoting the importance of religious freedom"

Christian Persecution

Pompeo Implores Christians to ‘Be Bold in Their Faith,’ Exercise Their Right to Religious Freedom

Pompeo: "Wherever you may find yourself, exercise your right to religious freedom. Be open. Be clear about who you are."

Christian Persecution

Religious Freedom at Stake: Kroger Workers Say They Were Fired for Not Wearing Pro-LGBT Aprons

Kroger accused of violating civil rights after firing employees for requesting a religious exemption from wearing Pro-LGBT aprons.

Christian Persecution

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

"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

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

Pastor in United Kingdom Told by Police to Stop ‘Offending’ LGBTQ Community

U.K. police recently told a Christian pastor that if he offends the LGBTQ community, he could be breaking the law.

Asia

China Cracks Down on Christian Evangelization of Youth

The regulations declare that teachers avoid all “evil cult practices,” code for foreign religions, like Christianity, banned by the gov't.

Christian Persecution

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

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

Africa

South African LGBTQ Groups Pressure President to Target Religious Freedom by Removing Conscience Protections

South African gay activists pressure president to force state-employed marriage officers to officiate LGBT marriages despite religious beliefs

Christian Persecution

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

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

Europe

Atheist Group Armed with New law in UK to Report Bible, Church sermons for ‘Hate Speech’

The United Kingdom's Christian Institute is warning that the Bible could be criminalized in Scotland if a hate-crime bill becomes law.

Africa

Uganda Man Dies, Cousin in Critical Condition after Being Beaten by Family for Converting to Christ

One young Christian man in Uganda has died after family members beat him for leaving Islam while his cousin, also beaten, clings to life

Abortion

Cissie Graham, Abby Johnson Urge Americans to Vote for Religious Liberty & Life

Cissie Graham Lynch, and Abby Johnson at the 2020 RNC urged Americans to consider religious liberty & the sanctity of human life in November.

Christian Persecution

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

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

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

Town Paints Over Noah’s Ark Display on Playground After Atheist Group Complains

After complaint from the Freedom From Religion Foundation, a City in Massachusetts agreed to paint over a Noah's Ark Display.

Christian Persecution

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

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

Christian Persecution

Christian Pastor & Wife Flee Iran—Only Hours Before Reporting to Evin Prison

Only hours before an Iranian Christian was due to begin her prison sentence, she & her husband Victor reportedly fled their homeland of Iran.

Christian Persecution

Empowered by Executive Order, USAID Steps Up Help for Persecuted Groups

USAID announces that it has formalized steps to apply more fiscal and human resources to assisting persecuted religious groups globally.

Christian Persecution

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

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’

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"

Asia

Chinese Govt Cracks Down on All Religious Material in Churches, Must be Approved by Communist Regime

CCP has started inspecting books, photo albums, newspapers, & literature printed by churches in effort to further regulate religious affairs.

LGBT+ Agenda

Federal Judge Rules KY Christian Wedding Photographer Can Refuse Service to Same-Sex Couples

A federal judge issued an order allowing Christian wedding photographer to turn down services for same-sex weddings without being penalized.

US News

Pastor John MacArthur & Grace Community Church Sue State of California

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

Christian Persecution

Blind Woman Banned From Park for 2 Years for Sharing Gospel

'Banning a blind woman from entering a public park simply because she offers people religious material is outrageous & discriminatory'

Christian Persecution

Nevada Governor Fines Banned Church For Holding Service In Opened Casino

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’

"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"

Christian Persecution

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

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

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’

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

Africa

Pastor, Church Member Die for Proclaiming Christ in Eastern Uganda

Muslims warned Christians to stop evangelizing, when they would not, radical Muslims beat & drowned a 25-year-old Pastor and a 22-year-old church member.

Europe

Scottish Christians Warn Hate Crime Bill Could Criminalize the Bible

Scottish Christians have warned new hate speech legislation could enshrine “cancel culture” in law while rendering expression of biblical morality illegal

Christian Persecution

Coach Fired for Praying on Field Returns to Appeals Court Fighting for Religious Freedom

"We must protect the right of every American to engage in private religious expression, including praying in public, without fear of getting fired.”

Christian Persecution

US Supreme Court Rules Against Nevada Calvary Chapel on Attendance Cap During Covid

The Supreme Court has rejected a Nevada church's request to strike down a state restriction limiting attendance at religious services as unconstitutional.

Christian Persecution

Christians Around Globe Forced To Choose Between Abandoning God Or Being Refused Aid

Persecution watchdog says it is “inundated” with reports of Christians worldwide who are asked to renounce their faith in exchange for emergency COVID aid.

LGBT+ Agenda

Woman Sues Religious Based Hospital for Refusing to Perform Transgender Surgery

A woman presenting as a trans-man is claiming she was discriminated against after a religious hospital refused to perform a hysterectomy

Asia

Chinese Government Orders Low-Income Families to Abandon Their Christian Faith or Lose Financial Aid

In the Chinese government's continuing persecution of Christians, poor families are now being told to renounce their faith or lose welfare benefits.

Morality

Biden Threatens to Overturn Contraceptive Mandate Exemption for Religious Groups

Following SCOTUS decision allowing religious orgs to opt out of covering abortion drugs & contraceptives Biden pledged to overturn the exemption if elected.

Christian Persecution

Cuban Pastor Freed From Prison; USCIRF Calls for Release of Journalist

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom announced the long-awaited release of Pastor detained in Cuba for homeschooling his children

Abortion

Supreme Court Says Employers Can’t Be Forced to Violate Their Pro-Life Religious Beliefs

Supreme Court upholds religious exemptions for pro-life employers who don't want to be forced to provide contraception, including abortion-inducing drugs.

Christian Persecution

Law Change Further Threatens Christians, Other Religious Minorities in Iran

A change in legislation passed by the Parliament of Iran could make it easier to arrest, imprison Christians and other religious minorities in that country.

Morality

Christian Photographer Sues to Stop Virginia from Fining Him for Sharing His Marriage Beliefs

A photographer based in Virginia, filed a lawsuit against the commonwealth this week, arguing a new law could threaten his religious freedom & business.

Asia

Pastor Beaten by Mob, Church Set on Fire as Violent Christian Persecution Escalates in India

India has seen a sudden increase in attacks on Christians as more people are circulating since the COVID-19 lockdown was lifted.

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