A bill protecting religious expression of public school students “before, during and after school hours” has been signed into law by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.

Morality

Churches Continue to Fight Back in Court Against State Lockdown Orders

Across the country, lawsuits have mounted as houses of worship fight back against restrictions limiting how many people can gather for services. A common theme...

Africa

Family Research Council Addresses Christian ‘Genocide’ in Nigeria; Calling it a ‘Bloodbath’

Family Research Council denounces “bloodbath” in Nigeria, as radical Islamists carry out largely unreported slaughter of the nation’s Christians.

Asia

Hong Kong Pastors Face Arrest, Extradition to China with New Security Laws: Watchdog

China’s blueprint for national security in Hong Kong puts pro-democracy activists, including pastors, at risk of being extradited & tried in mainland China.

LGBT+ Agenda

Franklin Graham: SCOTUS Transgender Ruling ‘Erodes Religious Freedoms’ Across US

People of sincere faith who stand on God’s Word as their foundation for life should never be forced by the government to compromise their religious beliefs.

Canadian News

Canada Prevents Hospice from Avoiding Euthanasia by Voting to Become a Christian Organization

BC judge blocks hospice society from voting on becoming a Christian society, which if adopted would exempt it from legal obligation to allow euthanasia.

Censorship

Amazon Continues to Discriminate Against Religious Conservative Groups

Amazon has doubled down on its efforts to exclude conservative nonprofits from its charity donation program AmazonSmile based on recommendations from SPLC.

LGBT+ Agenda

Supreme Court Rules 1964 Civil Rights Act Protects LGBTQ Employees

Supreme Court rules term “sex” applies to sexual orientation, gender identity; many warn ruling will have “seismic implications for religious liberty”

Abortion

Trump Admin Overturns Obama Rule, Doctors Won’t Be Forced to Perform Trans Surgeries and Abortions

The Department of Health and Human Services finalized a rule on Friday that overturns an Obamacare rule that attempted to normalize transgender ideology.

Asia

Mike Pompeo Assails China’s ‘Decades-Long War on Faith’

Pompeo blasted China’s egregious violations of religious liberty, telling journalists the CPP has been waging a “decades-long war on faith.”

Abortion

Court Rules Pro-Life Organizations May Be Compelled to Hire Pro-Abortion Employees

'To say a pro-life org has to hire people who oppose the pro-life mission, who have had [unregretted] abortions, defend the right to have one is ridiculous'

Asia

Chinese Churches Can Reopen… If They Preach Party Doctrine

While coronavirus restrictions may be lifting for state-approved churches in China, many find themselves facing an even more dangerous situation...

Abortion

Black Pro-Lifers Arrested for Praying at Planned Parenthood While Hundreds of Rioters Go Free

In the midst of violent riots in NYC, police chose to arrest 2 black women who were peacefully counseling women outside a Planned Parenthood instead.

Asia

Pakistani Christian Couple’s Death Sentence Hangs in the Balance

A Pakistani Christian couple sentenced to death on blasphemy charges has had their conviction appeal postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Morality

Trump Signs International Religious Freedom Order

President Trump signs executive order advancing international religious freedom, appropriating $50 million for programs to further religious liberty.

Isaiah 5:20

Chief Justice Roberts Sides with Liberal Justices as Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Restrictions on Religious Services

Chief Justice Roberts sides with 4 liberal justices to side with California’s legal argument that they had the right to shut down or limit church services.

Morality

California Ends Ban on In-Person Religious Services as One Church Takes Ban to US Supreme Court

On Memorial Day, Governor Newsom announced guidelines for such worship services two days after one a church asks Supreme Court to end Newsom’s ban.

Morality

Trump Announces That Churches Are ‘Essential,’ Calls On Governors To Open Them Up

Trump announces new CDC guidance will classify houses of worship as “essential,” as he called on governors to allow them to open “right now”.

Morality

Baltimore Pastor Rips Up Cease-And-Desist Letter Mid-Sermon: ‘We’re Gonna Do It God’s way!’

Baltimore pastor tares cease-and-desist letter mid-sermon after local officials threatened a $5,000 fine earlier in the week for holding in-person services.

Morality

Attackers Burn Mississippi Church to the Ground After It Defies Lockdown

A Church in legal battle over lockdown measures was burned down Wednesday; perpetrators spray-painted, "I Bet you stay home now you hypokrits [misspelled]."

Morality

Illinoisans Revolting Against Lockdowns as Chicago Mayor Orders Parking Bans Around Churches to Thwart Services

The blue state of Illinois is beginning to revolt against the nation’s strictest Covid-19 lockdowns even as those in charge seek to strengthen their power.

Morality

Trump Says Dem. Governors Not Treating Churches with Respect: ‘I Want to Get Our Churches Open’

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.”

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:

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

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.

Berean Review

Franklin Graham: Pray Against the Forces of Darkness

There are spiritual forces of wickedness and darkness at work in our nation. They work to deceive and destroy in any capacity they can, whether in the life of an individual, a community or a country.

Morality

Trump Admin Proposes End to Obama Crackdown Against Faith-Based Adoption and Foster Care Agencies

A Senior White House Official tells CBN News that the Trump administration plans to announce a move Friday that would allow faith-based adoption and foster care providers to receive federal money without compromising their beliefs on traditional marriage.

LGBT+ Agenda

Kentucky Supreme Court Upholds Religious Liberty in Christian Print Shop Case

On Thursday, the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled in favor of Lexington promotional print shop owner Blaine Adamson, concluding a seven-year legal battle.

Children in the Crosshairs

Supreme Court Rejects Case of Christian Teen Forced to Write Islamic Conversion Prayer

One of the religious liberty cases the Supreme Court Justices won't be hearing this term is the issue of Maryland High School student Caleigh Wood, who refused to take part in a school assignment to write the Islamic conversion prayer that states “… there is no god but Allah,” because she believed it directly contradicted her Christian faith.

Asia

‘War Against the Faithful’: Chinese Gov’t Tears Down Church Building as Christians Worship

In the latest blatant attack against the church-at-large in communist China, Chinese government authorities tore down a megachurch's building in the Funan, Anhui region, starting the demolition while the congregation was worshipping. The church's pastors were also arrested and detained.

LGBT+ Agenda

Federal Judge Bans Obamacare Abortion and Transgender Care Mandate

A federal district court judge in Texas ruled this week that Obamacare regulations mandating medical facilities provide abortion and transgender care services violates the rights of private healthcare providers and insurers who do not facilitate such services because of their religious beliefs.

Morality

AG Barr Blasts ‘Militant Secularists’ in Speech on Religious Freedom

Attorney General William Barr blasted "militant secularists" and their attacks on Judeo-Christian values in a blistering speech at Notre Dame Friday, saying "religion has been under increasing attack" over the past five decades.

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