Members of parliament in the South Central African country of Uganda are seeking to ban street preaching in the nation following a motion from a Kawempe North legislator. According to reports, parliament met earlier this month to deliberate the matter. The government officials, known as GP’s, stated that they disliked the preaching, calling it “inflammatory.” […]
Open Doors USA is reporting that many Christians in Syria are being adversely affected by ongoing war, but are staying strong spiritually by holding tightly to their faith in Christ. “Bombings, missiles, shelling, attacks are happening all over the country and are increasing in Aleppo and Damascus,” those on the ground explain. “But, God’s favor […]
An atheist organization has filed suit against the state of Indiana, claiming that current marriage laws prohibit atheists from performing wedding ceremonies. The Center for Inquiry (CFI), headquartered in New York, says that it brought the challenge on behalf of John Keil and Michelle Landrum, who are to be wed next year. The couple, being […]
A missions organization that focuses on caring for orphans and distressed children is conducting a diaper drive through early November. Mission Network News reports that Dr. Jerry Haag, the president of Florida Baptist Children’s Homes and Orphan’s Heart, is conducting its annual 40 Days for the Fatherless campaign to help raise awareness about the plight […]
A Christian student organization has filed suit against Snow College in Ephraim, Utah for reportedly denying the group recognition because of its religious identification. The Solid Rock Christian Club says that it was informed by an official at the college that “due to an internal audit, funding will not be allowed for religious organizations.” According […]
New York Jets starting quarterback Tim Tebow recently trademarked his popular prayer pose known by fans as “Tebowing.” Many have come to recognize and emulate the practice, in which Tebow goes down on one knee, and then raises his fist to his forehead as he bows to acknowledge God on the football field. The Christian […]
The South American country of Uruguay has approved a bill permitting abortion throughout the first trimester, reports state. As previously reported, last month, the House of Representatives passed a measure permitting abortions up to 12 weeks by a single vote of 50-49. Women must be first screened by a medical doctor, mental health professional and […]
The first abortion facility in Ireland recently opened to the public, drawing opposition from hundreds of Christians and other religious groups. The Marie Stopes Center, which has locations around the world, including in Third World countries, is now offering medical abortions to Irish women. The abortion pill will be provided to women whose children are […]
An attorney for a Mennonite pastor that was convicted for providing assistance to an ex-lesbian has filed an appeal to overturn a district court order that the pastor testify in another case involving a man that is facing criminal charges for his involvement in the matter. Joshua Autry of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania says that he […]
Michael Black and John Morgan have won their legal case against B&B owner Susanne Wilkinson, who declined to let them have a double bedroom in March 2010 because of her religious views. A judgement, issued at Reading Crown Court, has now ruled that Mrs Wilkinson had breached equality legislation by unlawfully discriminating against the couple […]