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SCOTUS Ruling Approves More Exemptions to Birth Control Mandate

The SCOUTS ruling, a victory for the Trump administration and the Catholic charity Little Sisters of the Poor, weakens the ACA's so-called contraceptive mandate, which has faced years of legal challenges.

Christian Pakistani Man Shot to Death for Living in Muslim Area

Nadeem Joseph, one of several Pakistani Christians shot in early June for living in a Muslim neighborhood, has succumbed to his wounds.

New Law in Iran Threatens More Arrests of Christians, Rights Advocates Say

The new law enables the regime to ban any group as a sect and may lead to punishment that could be escalated to include the death penalty. Religious minorities, including Christians, stand to be affected most by it.

Doctors: Religious Services Are Among Highest Risk Activities

Two newly released charts, one of which was developed by the Texas Medical Association, concur that attending religious services is among the activities that cary the highest level of risk for contracting COVID-19.  

Chinese Churches’ Right to Reopen Being Held for Ransom

Before they can reopen, some Chinese churches are required to hold patriotic flag-raising ceremonies designed to sing the CCP’s (and President Xi Jinping’s) praises.

John Ortberg Under Fire Again, This Time for Hiding Son’s Identity

In early 2020, news broke that Menlo Church pastor John Ortberg had allowed a volunteer who was sexually attracted to children to serve in children's ministry. Now it has come to light that the volunteer was the pastor's son, John ("Johnny") Ortberg, III.

Andrew Wommack Ministries Issued Cease and Desist Order

“In light of the fact that protests with thousands had been permitted and even encouraged, and retail stores were allowed unlimited numbers in their stores without near the safety measures we employed, I felt completely justified in what I was doing,” Andrew Wommack wrote. 

This Is Why Singing and Chanting Are Banned in CA Churches Right Now

Though it was one of the first states to shut down, California has experienced a major setback, with record numbers of COVID-19 cases during the past two weeks. State officials believe a ban on singing and chanting in public places may help stop the spread.