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Scottish Charity to Pay Church, BGEA $26,000 Each for Cancelling Event Bookings over Groups' Religious Affiliations

Scottish Charity to Pay Church, BGEA $26,000 Each for Cancelling Event Bookings over Groups' Religious Affiliations

A Scottish charity is apologizing after the group canceled bookings made by a local church and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association because of their religious affiliations.

University of Iowa to Pay $1.9 Million for Discriminating against Christian Groups

University of Iowa to Pay $1.9 Million for Discriminating against Christian Groups

Four years after booting a Christian organization off campus because it refused to change its beliefs, the University of Iowa will pay nearly $2 million to settle a pair of religious discrimination lawsuits.

Reap a Harvest of Religious Freedom this Thanksgiving

Reap a Harvest of Religious Freedom this Thanksgiving

As we gather with family this Thanksgiving, please join me in honoring the legacy of our faith and freedom by remembering the significance of this yearly celebration.

Christian Florist Settles LGBT Case, Retires: I Am 'Passing My Legal Torch' to Others

Christian Florist Settles LGBT Case, Retires: I Am 'Passing My Legal Torch' to Others

Christian florist Barronelle Stutzman, who was at the center of an eight-year-old legal battle over LGBT anti-discrimination laws, has reached a settlement that avoids exorbitant fees.

All Christians Should Oppose a State Religion

All Christians Should Oppose a State Religion

Christians have historically stood against an official state religion, especially those of the Baptist tradition, which is my denominational home. Leaving aside the obvious Constitutional issues with this, Christians should oppose the idea of a state religion because it is at odds with what the New Testament teaches about conversion and the nature of the church.

The End of Barronelle's Battle

The End of Barronelle's Battle

After almost ten years, the case of a small-town florist named Barronelle Stutzman has come to an end. Stutzman was targeted by the state of Washington after she declined to arrange flowers for a same-sex wedding.

U.S. Congress Members Criticize Finland for Prosecuting a Christian Politician over Her Beliefs on Sexuality, Marriage

U.S. Congress Members Criticize Finland for Prosecuting a Christian Politician over Her Beliefs on Sexuality, Marriage

Six U.S. Congress members are criticizing the country of Finland for prosecuting a Christian politician for sharing her beliefs about sexuality and marriage. She is facing six years in prison.

Christian Actor Claiming He Was Fired from Broadway Show over His Faith Files Lawsuit

Christian Actor Claiming He Was Fired from Broadway Show over His Faith Files Lawsuit

Christian actor Chad Kimball is suing a Broadway production company for allegedly firing him due to his religious beliefs.

Texans Vote in Favor of Prohibiting Governments from Limiting Religious Services

Texans Vote in Favor of Prohibiting Governments from Limiting Religious Services

Texas voters on Tuesday (Nov. 2) overwhelmingly supported a measure barring governments from taking any kind of action that limits religious services, such as the public health orders that shut down houses of worship and businesses earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Texas Judge Rules Religious Businesses Exempt from LGBTQ Bias Claims

Texas Judge Rules Religious Businesses Exempt from LGBTQ Bias Claims

For-profit businesses with sincerely held religious beliefs are exempt from LGBTQ discrimination liability under a decision this week by a federal judge in Texas.