Originally published in Ecumenical News US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 6, amending his controversial January 27 executive order that banned refugee resettlement for seven — now six — Muslim-majority countries. The new order removed specifications that would have given persecuted religious minorities priority in the […]
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Oregon bakers finally get their day in court
Melissa and Aaron Klein finally had their day in court—four years after losing their business for declining to create a cake for a same-sex wedding. Yesterday, the Kleins’ attorneys told the Oregon Court of Appeals a state agency’s claim against the Kleins misapplied state law, usurped both the Oregon and […]
Chaplain jeered for praying at town hall meeting turns the other cheek
“I was simply praying in the name of a very real person named Jesus who says to love your enemies, care for the poor, and turn the other cheek,” said All Louisiana State chaplain Michael Sprague. He was responding to the response when he prayed in the name of Jesus […]
Drop in church attendance corresponds with decline in family, says researcher
Originally published in God Reports Since the early 90s, millions have left the church and they may not be returning, according to a disturbing report by Dr Anthony Horvath, the director of Athanatos Christian Ministries. “Numerous studies show that around 1990, the number of ‘religious nones’ increased from roughly 8% […]
Trump admin withdraws Obama-era transgender restroom directive
Originally published in Christian News The Trump administration withdrew on Wednesday an Obama-era directive that required public schools to allow students to use the restroom that they feel matches their “internal sense of gender” under threat of losing federal funding. A letter issued by both the US Department of Education […]
Nigeria labelled as most dangerous place for Christians in the world
Originally published in Christian Daily The US House of Representatives has labelled Nigeria as the world’s most dangerous place for Christians after a former Nigerian leader presented the challenges that believers in his country face. Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan presented the plight of the Christians in his country before […]
Florist who lost religious liberty case says all freedoms are at stake
Originally published in Catholic News Agency A Washington florist fined for not serving a same-sex wedding out of conscience says the state’s Supreme Court “violated” her freedoms by ruling against her on Thursday last week. “What the court decided was that now the government has the power to separate me […]
Melania Trump makes history with Lord’s Prayer at rally[VIDEO CLIP]
Watch First Lady Melania Trump leading the crowd in prayer: By Michael Snyder Originally published in Charisma News We just witnessed Melania Trump’s finest moment as First Lady so far. After a week in which her husband declared war on the mainstream media, Melania absolutely electrified a huge crowd at […]
Trump drops US commitment to two-state solution on Israel-Palestine conflict
Originally published in Ecumenical News US President Donald Trump declared he was open to a “one-state solution” to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict which includes the possibility of backing away from the “two-state solution,” a policy that has been maintained by past White House administrations for decades. The president aired his stand […]
US Evangelical Christians, general population divorcing at same rate
Originally published in Christian Today Evangelical Christians are divorcing at the same rate as the general population, according to a new study. Married: 67% Evangelical Christians 59% Other practising Christians 52% General public While a higher proportion of evangelical Christians are married (67%) compared to other practising Christians (59%) and […]

