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California to pay R73.9m after hiding students’ gender identity from their parents

Originally published in The Christian Post California has been ordered to pay $4.5 million (R73.9 million) after losing its attempt to defend a state law prohibiting school officials from informing parents about their children’s gender dysphoria.  In an order published on Monday, Judge Roger Benitez of the US District Court for the […]

‘God is good’: Wounded US airman’s faith echoes after miraculous 36-hour survival in Iran

Originally published in Thrive News Severely injured and hunted in enemy territory, one American soldier’s declaration of faith is reminding the world where true strength is found. In the chaos of war, when survival hangs by a thread, and hope seems distant, a simple declaration of faith is capturing hearts […]

Päivi Räsänen calls for repeal of hate speech laws across Europe after shock conviction

Originally published in Christian Today Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen has called for a repeal of all European “hate speech” laws, following her conviction by the Finnish Supreme Court. Räsänen was initially investigated in 2019 for a pamphlet published in 2004 that promote traditional Christian views on marriage and sexuality. Despite being […]

Protests mounted over forcible conversion/marriage of girl in Pakistan

Originally published in Christian Daily International Christians, rights advocates and civil society members at protests in Pakistan on Sunday (March 29) condemned a recent federal court verdict upholding a forced conversion/marriage of a Christian girl by a Muslim man. Following a Federal Constitutional Court ruling that enabled a 30-year-old Muslim to retain […]

Canadian House of Commons passes ‘hate speech’ bill that would remove religious protections

Originally published in The Christian Post A bill that critics warn would eliminate key religious protections from criminal bans on acts of “hatred” has passed the Canadian House of Commons, prompting concerns from religious freedom advocates.  Canada’s House of Commons passed the measure, called the “Combatting Hate Act,” last Wednesday. The […]

Scottish grandmother back in court after arrest for holding sign in abortion clinic buffer zone

Originally published in Christian Today A Scottish grandmother who was arrested and charged for holding a sign offering consensual conversation in an abortion clinic buffer zone has another court hearing on Thursday.  Rose Docherty, 75, was arrested outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow last September as she quietly […]

Iranian Christian convert plans return as fighter

Originally published in Worthy Christian News An Iranian Christian convert who fled a deadly crackdown on anti-government protests in early January says he plans to return to his homeland as a fighter, underscoring growing concerns over the safety of minority Christians amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic. […]