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Death Row Inmate Sues for Pastor’s Touch During Execution

A Texas death-row inmate has sued state prison officials to allow his pastor to lay hands on him as he dies from a lethal injection.

Hobby Lobby Fined $220,000 for Prohibiting Transgender Employee From Using Women’s Restroom

Last week, the Illinois Second District Appellate Court unanimously ruled Hobby Lobby was in violation of the state's Human Rights Act for barring a transgender employee from using the women's restroom.

Christian Leaders React to John Piper’s Thoughts on His ‘Hero’ Who Owned Slaves

An article by John Piper on Jonathan Edwards, who is one of Piper’s heroes, is being blasted by some Christian leaders—particularly leaders of color. 

CA Church Offers COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Religious Exemption’ Letters; Online, Out-of-State Viewers Queue Up

Destiny Christian Church in Rocklin, California, is handing out a COVID-19 vaccine religious exemption letter at the worship gathering and for those watching online. #religiousexemption

Christians in Afghanistan Feel ‘Thrown to the Wolves’ as Taliban Regains Control

Christians in Afghanistan urgently request prayers as they face threats of escalating violence and oppression now the country has fallen under Taliban control.

Many Bible Belt Preachers Silent on Shots During COVID Surge

“A lot of pastors, based on where their congregations are at, are pretty hesitant to do so because this is so charged, and it immediately invites criticism and furor by the segment of your community that’s not on board," Dr. Danny Avula said.

She Wanted to Help Ravi Zacharias Save the World But Ended Up Defending an Abuser

“This is someone who, you know, very successfully and devastatingly lived a double life and harmed so many people,” Ruth Malhotra said of Ravi Zacharias. “I think we've only scratched the surface of the number of victims that he left behind.”

Christian School Drops ‘Freedom Matters’ Event With COVID-Denier Greg Locke

A Tennessee Baptist school has canceled a contract to host an anti-masking, anti-critical race theory event featuring controversial pastor Greg Locke.