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Latest USCIRF Report on Religious Freedom Is a Human Rights ‘Bomb’

According to the 2021 USCIRF report released this week, even though some progress has been made, numerous countries continue to perpetrate “egregious violations” of citizens’ religious rights.

Pastor’s Wife Shooting: Man Sentenced to 29 Years Connected to Killing Amanda Blackburn

On November 10, 2015, Indianapolis Pastor Davey Blackburn came home from the gym and was met with unimaginable tragedy. His pregnant wife, Amanda Blackburn, had been shot in the head during a home invasion.

CO Baker Jack Phillips’ New Book: How a Decision in My Cake Shop Took Me to the Supreme Court

"Why not just make the cake?" In his new book, Colorado baker Jack Phillips shares intimate details about his refusal to create a wedding cake for a gay couple. That refusal led to landmark SCOTUS cases that he won.

Some (Really Good) News From the Local Church

There is plenty of bad news about the church to go around. But as one pastor recently pointed out, faithful Christians are quietly carrying out good works all around him—and God is on the move.

Obama Faith Adviser Accuses Trump Counterpart of Laying Spiritual Groundwork for Capitol Insurrection

A long-simmering debate between liberal and conservative Christian faith leaders came to a head during a panel session at a Religion News Association conference.

Texas Ends Ban on Clergy, Spiritual Advisers in Death Chamber

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s decision to not allow clergy in the death chamber was criticized by death penalty opponents as well as religious leaders and advocates of religious freedom.

Will COVID-19 Finally Be the End of the Church Collection Plate?

Before the pandemic, 73% of churches could already accept donations online, “and among those that did not, 39% scrambled to add online giving options shortly after they ceased in-person services.“

Mennonite Church USA Releases Radical ‘Defund the Police? An Abolition Curriculum’

The Mennonite Church USA released a curriculum this week entitled “Defund the Police? An Abolition Curriculum” that address issues of systemic police brutality.