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Atheist Complaint Leads School to Stop Filling Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child

Atheist Complaint Leads School to Stop Filling Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child

After an atheist group complained, a Kansas school discontinued its participation in Samaritan's Purse's Operation Christmas Child.

Calif. Church That Faced Fines Moves to Outdoor Services: 'I Do Not Want to See People Lost on My Watch’

Calif. Church That Faced Fines Moves to Outdoor Services: 'I Do Not Want to See People Lost on My Watch’

Despite initially pushing back against California's coronavirus restrictions on churches, after facing hefty fines, North Valley Church decided to move their services outside.

‘They Just Want to Shut Us Down’: John MacArthur’s Church Defies Court and Meets

‘They Just Want to Shut Us Down’: John MacArthur’s Church Defies Court and Meets

Despite having its injunction pulled, John MacArthur’s California church gathered in-doors on Sunday morning to worship together.

Most American Christians Oppose Exemptions to Social Distancing Rules for Churches

Most American Christians Oppose Exemptions to Social Distancing Rules for Churches

According to Pew Research Center, 79 percent of Americans believe churches should "be subject to the same social distancing rules as other organizations." 

Texas AG: Local Governments Cannot Close Christian Schools during Pandemic

Texas AG: Local Governments Cannot Close Christian Schools during Pandemic

Last week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a letter prohibiting local governments from closing private religious schools because of the pandemic.

ACLU Sues Catholic Hospital for Not Performing Transgender Surgery

ACLU Sues Catholic Hospital for Not Performing Transgender Surgery

The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against a Catholic hospital after staff refused to perform a gender transition surgery.

California's Ban on 'In-Home Bible Studies' Sparks Lawsuit by Church

California's Ban on 'In-Home Bible Studies' Sparks Lawsuit by Church

A California church filed a federal lawsuit after California governor Gavin Newsome banned "in-home Bible studies."

Supreme Court Hands Major Victory to Christian Schools in Employment Case

Supreme Court Hands Major Victory to Christian Schools in Employment Case

The Supreme Court decided on Wednesday that religious institutions can hire and fire employees without being governed by anti-discrimination laws under the ministerial exception.

Christian Photographer Could Be Fined $50,000 for Not Working Same-Sex Wedding

Christian Photographer Could Be Fined $50,000 for Not Working Same-Sex Wedding

A Christian photographer out of Virginia is challenging a state law that would require him to photograph LGBT weddings or face a hefty fine.