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Supreme Court, in 9-0 Ruling, Says City Can't Force Catholic Foster Agency to Work with LGBT Couples

Supreme Court, in 9-0 Ruling, Says City Can't Force Catholic Foster Agency to Work with LGBT Couples

On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court handed the communities of faith a major victory when they unanimously ruled that the city of Philadelphia violated the First Amendment when it tried to force a Catholic foster care agency to place children in same-sex homes.

Court Fines Masterpiece Cakeshop for Declining to Bake a Gender Transition Cake

Court Fines Masterpiece Cakeshop for Declining to Bake a Gender Transition Cake

A Colorado judge has ordered Masterpiece Cakeshop and its owner Jack Phillips to pay a Denver attorney $500 for refusing to bake them a cake that celebrated their gender transition.

Wisconsin Heath Departments Can't Close Private, Religious Schools amid Pandemic, Court Rules

Wisconsin Heath Departments Can't Close Private, Religious Schools amid Pandemic, Court Rules

The Supreme Court of Wisconsin ruled on Friday that local health departments can not legally ban in-person classes for private and religious schools, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Edinburgh Pays Church after Cancelling Event over Speaker’s Views on Homosexuality

Edinburgh Pays Church after Cancelling Event over Speaker’s Views on Homosexuality

After canceling a three-day event planned by Scotland-based Destiny Church over the views of one of the speakers, the Edinburgh City Council has agreed to pay the church £25,000, or approximately $35,000.

Don't Trust Biden DOJ to Defend Religious Liberty of Christian Schools, Mohler Warns

Don't Trust Biden DOJ to Defend Religious Liberty of Christian Schools, Mohler Warns

On his The Briefing podcast this week, seminary president Albert Mohler urged Christians not to trust the Biden Justice Department when it says it will defend the religious rights of religious schools and institutions.

Biden DOJ Splits with LGBT Groups, Defends Religious Exemption for Christian Schools

Biden DOJ Splits with LGBT Groups, Defends Religious Exemption for Christian Schools

On Tuesday, Biden's Department of Justice split with key LGBT allies, saying that it will defend Title IX exemptions for Christian universities and schools.

The Power of Ideas and a Strategy for Changing the Culture

The Power of Ideas and a Strategy for Changing the Culture

Yesterday we discussed the crisis of Christian leadership in our day and identified four temptations of the enemy. Let’s respond to each of these deceptive ideas with the truth of God’s word. I see these four steps as a blueprint for engaging our anti-Christian culture with biblical truth.

Pastor's Religious Freedom Was Not Violated When He Was Arrest for Holding Church Services despite COVID-19 Restrictions, Judge Says

Pastor's Religious Freedom Was Not Violated When He Was Arrest for Holding Church Services despite COVID-19 Restrictions, Judge Says

A judge recently ruled that a Canadian pastor's religious freedom was not violated when he was arrested for holding in-person church services despite COVID-19 restrictions.

Illinois School Reverses Course after Banning 2nd Grade Girl from Reading Her Bible during Recess

Illinois School Reverses Course after Banning 2nd Grade Girl from Reading Her Bible during Recess

An Illinois school has reversed course after it banned a little girl from reading her Bible during recess.

Beijing's Nebuchadnezzar Moment

Beijing's Nebuchadnezzar Moment

Several sources are reporting that yet again, Beijing has increased pressure on religious groups. Beginning this year, all “approved” religions must conform to its new Administrative Measures for Religious Institutions.