Global Persecution of Christians Up by 30 Million in 2018, According to New World Watch Report

Global Persecution of Christians Up by 30 Million in 2018, According to New World Watch Report

SANTA ANA, Calif. — A watchdog organization that releases a report each year on the global persecution of Christians has again named North Korea as the most dangerous place to live as a Christian—for the 18th year in a row, followed by Afghanistan, Somalia, Libya and Pakistan. Open Doors USA released its “World Watch List” […]

Virginia Senator Introduces Bill Authorizing Elective Bible Courses in Commonwealth’s High Schools

Virginia Senator Introduces Bill Authorizing Elective Bible Courses in Commonwealth’s High Schools

RICHMOND, Va. — A Virginia senator has introduced a bill that would authorize the creation of elective Bible courses in public high schools, with the stipulation that they be neutral toward religion and do not “favor [or] disfavor … any particular religion or nonreligious perspective.” Charles Carrico, R-Bristol, filed Senate Bill 1502 last week, which […]

Man Who Threw Profane Fit in Store for Not Being Called ‘Ma’am’ Says He ‘Would Do It 100,000 Times Again’

Man Who Threw Profane Fit in Store for Not Being Called ‘Ma’am’ Says He ‘Would Do It 100,000 Times Again’

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico man who became irate and threatened violence inside of a GameStop store when he was called “sir” instead of “ma’am” says that he “would do it 100,000 times again” because his “actions were justified” at “blatant and malicious hate.” “I could have reacted a whole lot better, but you […]

Concerns Raised Over ‘No God But Allah’ Saudi Arabian Flag Sculpture Included in ‘Candy Nations’ Display Near Ground Zero

Concerns Raised Over ‘No God But Allah’ Saudi Arabian Flag Sculpture Included in ‘Candy Nations’ Display Near Ground Zero

NEW YORK — Concerns are being raised over the inclusion of a Saudi Arabian flag sculpture in a “Candy Nations” temporary art display that surrounds the grounds of the World Trade Center. The display was meant to represent the nations that were a part of the G20 summit, and the Saudi Arabian flag traditionally includes […]

US Supreme Court Declines to Stay Sentence of Man Imprisoned for Helping Ex-Lesbian Who Fled Country With Daughter

US Supreme Court Declines to Stay Sentence of Man Imprisoned for Helping Ex-Lesbian Who Fled Country With Daughter

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to stay the prison sentence of a Virginia man convicted of aiding in international parental kidnapping and conspiracy for driving a woman to New York, where she then fled the country with her daughter—as she wanted to avoid an impending court order that would mandate that she […]

Church Protested Over Sign About Homosexuality, Transgenderism That Declares: ‘The Culture May Change, The Bible Does Not’

Church Protested Over Sign About Homosexuality, Transgenderism That Declares: ‘The Culture May Change, The Bible Does Not’

WEED, Calif. — A church in California has been subject to protests and vandalism after members of the community became offended by a message on its sign that reads, “Bruce Jenner is still a man. Homosexuality is still sin. The culture may change, the Bible does not.” “We believe love warns, and the best expression […]

‘Reproductive Justice’? NY Governor Cuomo, Hillary Clinton Push for Passage of State Abortion Bill

‘Reproductive Justice’? NY Governor Cuomo, Hillary Clinton Push for Passage of State Abortion Bill

MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Liberal New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and former New York Senator Hillary Clinton spoke on Monday at an event in which they called for the passage of a bill that some note would not only codify Roe v. Wade into state law, but would also expand the availability of abortion to late-term […]

European Court Rules Couple’s Rights Not Violated When Children Temporarily Removed Over Homeschooling

European Court Rules Couple’s Rights Not Violated When Children Temporarily Removed Over Homeschooling

STRASBOURG — The European Court of Human Rights has unanimously ruled that a German couple’s rights under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights were not violated when authorities temporarily removed their children from their home due to concerns that they were being homeschooled rather than sent to public school. “The court finds […]

Lauren Daigle Fans Disappointed After Singer Wouldn’t Call Herself a ‘Christian Artist’ in Secular Interview

Lauren Daigle Fans Disappointed After Singer Wouldn’t Call Herself a ‘Christian Artist’ in Secular Interview

 LOS ANGELES — Fans of CCM artist Lauren Daigle are again expressing disappointment after the popular singer would not forthrightly consider herself a Christian artist when asked about the characterization last week on a secular radio station, and did not mention Jesus, but only talked about herself throughout the interview. “[A]s far as your […]