20+ TOP STORIES FROM ACROSS SOCIAL MEDIA

Christian Post – Christian schools petition Supreme Court over religious discrimination in pre-K program – The Archdiocese of Denver, two Catholic preschools, and a Catholic family petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court, alleging religious discrimination in Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program. They claim the program excluded them for not adhering to an LGBT nondiscrimination statement, violating their First Amendment rights. 

Graphs About Religion – How Big is the Political Divide Between Mainline Clergy and Laity? – Mainline Protestant clergy are significantly more politically liberal than their congregants, particularly regarding Republican Party affiliation. This disparity is evident across all denominations, with clergy leaning Democratic at much higher rates than laity. The gap is even wider when examining gender, with female clergy overwhelmingly identifying as Democrats compared to a more evenly split laity.

Christian Post – God, the Science, the Evidence: The Dawn of a Revolution – The book “God, the Science, the Evidence” explores the scientific evidence for God’s existence, examining twelve fields of knowledge. It argues that scientific progress increasingly points towards a Creator, challenging the materialistic worldview.

CBN – Islamists in US Politics, Sharia in Texas? Warning from Christian Apologetics Expert Alex McFarland – Zohran Mamdani, a foreign-born Muslim, will soon be sworn in as mayor of New York City. His election has raised concerns due to his history of supporting extreme anti-Israel ideas, including promoting antisemitic narratives and associating with individuals with a history of antisemitism. 

Christian Post – Evangelicals offer praise for Armenia PM after he recites Bible at prayer breakfast amid church tensions – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received praise from Evangelical leaders for quoting Psalm 32:1 from memory at Armenia’s first national prayer breakfast. 

CBN – Moody Bible College Sues Chicago Schools for Discrimination Over Rejecting Christian Teachers – Moody Bible Institute is suing the Chicago Board of Education for allegedly discriminating against its students by barring them from a student-teaching program. The lawsuit claims the district’s policy requiring nondiscrimination in employment practices conflicts with Moody’s faith-based hiring policies.

Christian Post – Liberal Protestant churches proclaim ‘holiness’ of transgenderism, rebuke Catholic bishops – Several liberal Protestant and Jewish denominations declared transgenderism “holy” in response to the USCCB’s vote to bar transgender procedures in Catholic healthcare facilities. The statement, signed by leaders from various denominations, affirms the holiness of transgender, nonbinary, and intersex individuals and emphasizes the importance of supporting and protecting them. 

CBN – ‘America Was Founded on Faith’: Trump Launches ‘America Prays’ Initiative for 250th Anniversary – President Trump launched the “America Prays” initiative to emphasize the role of faith in the nation’s identity as it approaches its 250th anniversary. The initiative encourages Americans to form prayer groups, pray daily, and participate in online prayer communities.

CBN – ‘God Is at Work’: Hundreds Flood Altar to Choose Christ in Outreach at Site of Charlie Kirk Murder – Pastor Greg Laurie held a “Hope for America” event at Utah Valley University, two months after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. 

Yeshiva World News – IDF Embarrasses Hezbollah: Reveals Secret Assassination Of Christian Politician – IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee revealed that Hezbollah assassinated Lebanese Christian politician Elias Al-Hasrouni in August 2023. Hezbollah, known for its internal terror arm Unit 121, spread rumors of a car accident to cover up the murder.

CBN – As Christians Slaughtered in Nigeria, Trump’s Threats ‘Long-Overdue’ After Biden Admin Eased Up – President Trump designated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern, a label that could pressure the Nigerian government to protect Christians. This designation, previously removed by the Biden administration, is welcomed by Christian Solidarity International, which highlights the severe religious freedom violations against Christians in Nigeria.

Christian Post – Teachers fired for opposing trans policy win $650K settlement with school district – Two Oregon teachers, Rachel Sager and Katie Medart, reached a $650,000 settlement with the Grants Pass School District after being fired in 2021 for opposing the district’s transgender policy. The teachers, represented by Alliance Defending Freedom, argued their termination violated their First Amendment rights.

WND – Mom ‘is a fit parent EXCEPT for the fact that she is a Christian’: Top court deciding if judges can cancel parents’ religious rights – The Maine Supreme Court will decide if judges can overturn a parent’s religious rights. A lower court ruling deemed the mother a fit parent except for her Christian faith, banning her daughter from attending church and associating with church members.

Christian Post – Less than half of American adults say religion is important: study – Search – A new Gallup study reveals that less than half of American adults now consider religion important in their daily lives, marking a significant decline from 66% in 2015. Despite this decline, the U.S. remains more religious than many of its economic peers, such as the United Kingdom and Germany. 

PNW – AI Toys For Christmas? You Might Want To Think Again – AI toys, many manufactured in China, pose significant risks to children. These toys collect voice and facial recognition data, potentially sharing it with the Chinese government. Some AI toys engage in disturbing conversations, discussing sexually explicit topics and providing dangerous information, such as how to find matches and pills.

Christian Post – Violent attacks against Christians spike in Europe, watchdog warns – A report from OIDAC Europe reveals a spike in violent attacks against Christians and churches in Europe in 2024, with 2,211 hate crimes recorded. While the number of incidents decreased from 2023, the violence intensified, with notable attacks including the murder of a Catholic friar in Spain and the arson of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in France. 

PNW – The Muslim Boom: How Islam Is Quietly Transforming Our Cities – Islam is growing in America through higher birth rates, immigration, and community organization, leading to increased influence in politics, culture, and social norms. This growth is evident in the rise of mosques, Islamic schools, and cultural institutions, as well as the increasing visibility of Muslim communities in public life. 

Christian Post – New AI-powered ‘Business Bible’ app links Wall Street headlines to scriptural wisdom – Business Bible, a faith-and-finance publishing brand, launched an AI-powered app that matches real-time business headlines with biblical principles. The app, created by former hedge fund manager Nicholas Leone, uses “agentic AI” to identify themes in news stories and pair them with relevant biblical business principles.

Denison Forum – Using a chatbot to talk to Jesus – Chatbots are being used in religious contexts, simulating conversations with Jesus and other biblical figures. While these chatbots are not real, many people have a transactional relationship with Jesus, seeking answers and guidance rather than a personal connection.

Christian Post – United Methodist bishop warns that UMC’s ‘financial house is on fire’ – United Methodist Bishop David Graves warned that the denomination’s financial situation is dire, describing it as a “house on fire.” The financial crisis is attributed to a poor economy and the departure of thousands of churches due to debates over LGBT issues.

PCN – Trump crashes wedding to talk about getting into heaven – President Trump’s unannounced appearance at a wedding in Palm Beach sparked controversy among his Christian supporters. Conservative Christian author Eric Metaxas recounted Trump’s comment that Metaxas would get the groom into heaven, to which Metaxas responded that he would like to discuss the topic at another time.

Christian Post – Jihadist violence makes celebrating Christmas too dangerous – Jihadist violence is forcing European nations to cancel Christmas celebrations, like Germany’s Christmas markets, due to the prohibitive costs of security measures. This surrender of public Christian expressions is a sign of Western civilization’s capitulation to Islamic terror, driven by demographic changes and a lack of will to defend Christian traditions. 

Fox Business – Musk predicts ‘money will stop being relevant in the future’ as AI, robotics progress – Elon Musk, speaking at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum, speculated that money may become irrelevant in the future due to advancements in AI and robotics. He acknowledged that fundamental constraints like electricity and mass would remain, but currency could become obsolete. 

Christian Post – Judge orders Texas schools to remove Ten Commandments displays – A federal judge ordered the removal of Ten Commandments posters from classrooms in seven Texas school districts. The ruling, citing the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, came after a lawsuit filed by multifaith and nonreligious families. 

Just the News – Youth gender medicine report commissioned by HHS still finds harm after peer review, names authors – A systematic review on pediatric gender dysphoria, commissioned by the Trump administration, concludes that global evidence does not support interventions like puberty blockers and surgeries for minors. The final report, which faced criticism from organizations like the American Psychiatric Association, maintains its core findings despite minor edits.

Christian Post – Survey: 41% of young adults would give AI broad gov’t powers over speech, religion – A recent survey by the Heartland Institute and Rasmussen Reports found that 41% of young adults aged 18-39 support giving AI broad government powers. This includes 55% of conservatives and 54% of those aged 25-29.

Graphs about Religion – Fire Insurance for the Afterlife? – A significant portion of Americans are not afraid of death, with the most popular response being “not at all afraid” in surveys from 2015 to 2023. Younger adults are more fearful of death than older adults, and Protestants fear death less than Catholics and non-religious individuals. The data suggests that religion, particularly Protestantism, may influence fear of death, but age could also be a contributing factor.

Christian Post – Americans vs. Canadians: Who’s more religious? Survey reveals – A report by Cardus and the Angus Reid Institute reveals that Americans are more religious than Canadians. While a higher percentage of Canadians identify as “spiritually uncertain” or “non-believers,” Americans are more likely to be “religiously committed” and express their faith publicly.

Christian Post – Proposed 400-acre development by Texas EPIC mosque scrubs website, rebrands as ‘The Meadow’ – The East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) is rebranding its controversial 400-acre development project, previously known as EPIC City, as “The Meadow.” The project, which includes a mosque, community center, and school, faced legal challenges and state investigations.