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Originally published in The Christian Post Evangelist and Samaritan’s Purse CEO Franklin Graham issued a statement Thursday morning dismissing the backlash to President Donald Trump’s since-deleted social media post depicting him as a robed, Christ-like figure with light emanating from his hands. “I do not believe President Trump would knowingly depict himself […]
Originally published in Church Leaders Weeks after placing Ben Armstrong, its prophetic ministry director, on administrative leave, Bethel Church announced that an independent investigator will look into sexual abuse allegations made against him. In addition, the Charismatic megachurch based in Redding, California, said it will use a “third-party expert to review our governance, leadership […]
Originally published in FaithPot A seven-year-old deaf boy had no one to talk to at school. Then his Grade 1 classmates at Campton Elementary in Campton, New Hampshire, did something beautiful to make him feel included. Most of us know how it feels to be lost in a crowd. It’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
Originally published in Worthy News In a landmark victory for free speech and religious liberty, the US Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the state of Colorado cannot ban counsellors from engaging in voluntary conversations with minors seeking guidance on issues of sexuality and gender identity. In an 8–1 decision, […]
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 […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Finnish member of parliament Päivi Räsänen, who is awaiting a Supreme Court ruling in a criminal case over a Bible verse tweet, is scheduled to testify before the US Congress on Wednesday about expanding speech restrictions in Europe. Räsänen, 66, will appear before the […]
Originally published in The Christian Post A former Canadian school board of trustees member who has been fined $750 000 (R11.93 million) over his public comments expressing opposition to the promotion of trans ideology in schools is appealing the decision. In a decision issued last Wednesday, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal […]
Originally published in Christian Today Christian legal advocacy group ADF International is supporting attempts by Elon Musk’s X platform to challenge a 120 million euro (R2.2-billion) fine imposed under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). The fine was handed down on December 5 last year for alleged breaches of transparency […]