Georgia’s abortion rate has declined more than 18 percent over the last 23 years, even as the state’s population has increased, according to state public health statistics reviewed by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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Maryland Church Leaders Reject Trump's Condemnation of Baltimore, Implore Him to 'Stop Putting People Down'
A group of religious leaders in Maryland say President Donald Trump’s comments about the city of Baltimore were “horrible” and “demeaning.”
Representative Ayanna Pressley Introduces Bill Abolishing the Death Penalty
Pressley, who is known to be part of the so-called quartet of democratic congresswomen known as the “squad,” also launched into a Twitter tirade against President Trump upon news of the death penalty re-introduction.
Chinese Pastor Commits Suicide over China’s Restrictive Control
As China continues its restrictive grip on Christian churches, believers are feeling the pinch. Reverend Song Yongsheng, a pastor of a church in China’s Henan province, committed suicide earlier this month when discussions with the government over his church’s freedom resulted in “a failure.”
UN Council Votes to Condemn Israel for Violating Women's Rights
Members of the United Nations’ 54-nation economic and social council voted this week to condemn Israel as a country in the world that violates women’s rights.
China Adds Charge against Pastor, Coerces Christians to Falsely Accuse Him, Sources Say
Authorities in China have added “illegal business activities” to the subversion charge against pastor Wang Yi and have coerced congregation members to falsely accuse him, according to advocacy and media reports.
Trump Administration Expands Fast-Track Deportations, Gives ICE Agents More Authority
In a bid to further tackle the spiraling immigration crisis, President Trump has extended the authority of immigration officers to help them ensure the swift deportation of illegal migrants.
Judge Bans Prayer, Religious Music at Graduations Following Atheist Suit
A federal district court has prohibited a South Carolina school district from including official student-led prayer and religious music in future graduations following a lawsuit from an atheist group.
Archaeologists Discover Signs of Religion in 9,000-Year-Old City near Jerusalem
The region around Jerusalem has a long history of religious practices. Those practices might date back to the Stone Age. The people who lived in a recently discovered 9,000-year-old city just outside present-day Jerusalem were likely people of faith, according to an archaeologist who co-led the excavation.
Christian Book Distributors Drops CBD Initials to Avoid Cannabis Confusion
A popular Christian bookseller is changing its name after a deluge of requests for cannabis-related products.
