Understanding the Times through a Biblical Christian Worldview
Each week we gather the headlines shaping the Church and the culture and link you straight to the original reporting — so you can stay informed and weigh the news with discernment. From religious liberty and persecution to cultural shifts and the signs of the times, these stories are curated to help you watch the world through a Biblical Christian lens.
The Nones Are Everywhere Now: What Fifty Years of Data Tells Us About Religion and Place
Analysis of 50 years of General Social Survey data shows religious non-affiliation has risen in all U.S. geographic areas. Nones now comprise 28-33% across large metros, smaller metros, and small towns. Rural evangelicals have shifted dramatically toward Republicans, while Black Protestant representation in cities has collapsed from dominant to 5%.
America 250: Founding fathers, presidents point to the Bible as the anchor of liberty
During America 250 celebrations, the article documents statements from presidents Grant, Coolidge, Ford, Roosevelt, Reagan, Taylor, and Lincoln, along with founding fathers, who cited the Bible's influence on American founding principles, liberty, and the necessity of biblical teaching for maintaining free society.
Supreme Court Delivers Win for Women's Sports in Landmark Transgender Athletes Ruling
The Supreme Court upheld state laws in West Virginia and Idaho barring men from competing in women's sports in a 6-3 decision. The majority included Chief Justice Roberts and five other justices. The three liberal justices dissented. The ACLU challenged both laws; the Alliance Defending Freedom defended them.
Ultimate Engineering and Ultimate Truth: Professors Burgess and McIntosh Defend Biblical Creationism in Coventry
Approximately 70 people attended an April 11 event at Gospel Hall in Coventry where Professors Stuart Burgess and Andy McIntosh presented arguments for biblical creationism. Professor Burgess discussed design in the human body, contrasting secular and Christian worldviews on biological design.
Melania Trump urges support for LGBT community while supporting SCOTUS transgender ruling
First Lady Melania Trump posted on X stating that Americans can support LGBTQIA+ rights while protecting female athletes in sports. This followed a Supreme Court 6-3 ruling upholding state bans on transgender athletes competing in girls' sports, which Justice Kavanaugh said should not result in vilification.
2026 American Worldview Inventory – Report #4: Most Adults' Beliefs about Humanity and the Supernatural Stray from Biblical Teaching
Research from Dr. George Barna shows most U.S. adults reject biblical perspectives on humanity and the supernatural. Only 57% believe humans are God's creation in need of redemption, 30% accept Christ as salvation from sin, and 27% view human life as sacred. Majority supports abortion as morally acceptable.
Focus on Child Welfare Accompanies Declining Support for Same-Sex Marriage
A Gallup poll shows support for same-sex marriage has dropped six percentage points since 2022-2023, falling to 65% overall. Republican support declined from 55% to 37% in four years. Family Research Council leaders attribute the shift to concerns about child welfare in same-sex households.
Col. John Eidsmoe: Are 'unalienable rights' biblical?
Colonel John Eidsmoe argues that the Declaration of Independence's concept of unalienable rights is biblically consistent. He contends that rights derive from God, not government, citing scriptural examples and the Ten Commandments' prohibitions as evidence of inherent human rights and dignity.
Government Corruption and Biblical Realism
Commentary examines ethical standards for government officials through biblical lens and historical examples. Discusses President Trump's $2.2 billion reported income in 2025, including cryptocurrency windfalls, alongside Biden family's alleged business dealings. Argues Scripture sets ideals for officials while recognizing fallen human nature requires governmental checks.
Faith Takes Center Stage at The Great American State Fair on the National Mall
The Museum of the Bible hosted a "Faith, Values and Inspiration Day" event on the National Mall as part of the Great American State Fair celebrating America's 250th birthday. Christian musicians performed, and speakers discussed the Bible's influence on American founding and religious liberty.
Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? Historian Says the Answer Is Complicated
Historian Thomas S. Kidd of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary argues that whether America was founded as a Christian nation depends on how the question is framed. While Christianity influenced the founding, the nation deliberately chose religious liberty and no state church, unlike England.
Iran targets Christians as fear of US fades
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced plans to confiscate St. Peter Evangelical Church in Tehran, citing a 1998 court ruling. Iranian officials stated they no longer fear American reprisals. Iran is considered to have one of the fastest-growing Christian populations in the Middle East, with an estimated 1.2 million believers.
Delaware Agrees to Stop Enforcing Law Targeting Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers
Delaware agreed to permanently stop enforcing a 2024 law requiring pro-life pregnancy centers to disclose lack of licensed medical professionals. The state will pay $50,000 in attorney fees following a federal lawsuit claiming the law violated the First Amendment.
Does Christian Liberty Look Like 4th of July Independence?
Crosswalk.com examines the distinction between Christian liberty and secular independence, particularly around the Fourth of July celebration. The article explores biblical perspectives on freedom and how Christian freedom differs from national independence, encouraging readers to center their understanding on God's love.
What it Does – and Doesn't – Mean That the Husband Is the Spiritual Leader of the Home
Article outlines biblical perspective on husbands as spiritual leaders in marriage. Clarifies this role does not mean superiority or dominance, but rather sacrificial leadership modeled after Christ's love for the church. Emphasizes mutual sanctification and shared responsibility in raising godly families.
China Releases 9 Zion Church Members, Escalates Charges against 9 Others Detained
Nine members of Beijing's Zion Church were released after eight months of detention, while nine church leaders now face more serious criminal charges including illegal business operations and fraud. The crackdown began in October 2025 against the prominent house church.
Bogus Poll Claims 'Supermajority' of Americans Want More LGBT Pride
The Washington Stand criticizes a GLAAD poll claiming majority support for corporate Pride participation. The article cites lack of transparency, missing crosstabs, the survey company's prior accreditation loss, and argues the poll's questions are vaguely worded and misinterpreted to reach predetermined conclusions.
Judge Awarded $640K After Refusing to Officiate Same-Sex Weddings
A Texas judge received a $10,000 settlement and $630,000 in attorneys' fees after being disciplined for refusing to perform same-sex weddings based on religious beliefs. A court ruled the Commission on Judicial Conduct cannot investigate or sanction her for the refusal.
U.S. Soccer, Fueled by Faith, Enjoys Historic World Cup Start
The U.S. men's soccer team defeated Australia 2-0 in World Cup play, qualifying for the knockout stage. A viral image showed players gathered in a midfield prayer circle. Multiple squad members, including defender Mark McKenzie, goalkeeper Matt Freese, and captain Christian Pulisic, are outspoken about their Christian faith.
The Next Temptation: AI, Transhumanism, and the Battle for the Image of God
Robert Maginnis examines transhumanism—the philosophy of using technology to transcend biological limitations—as it advances through AI and brain-computer interfaces. He argues Christians should distinguish between healing medicine and human enhancement, maintaining that human dignity comes from God, not technological upgrades.
Colorado Doctors Individually Refuse to Practice at Trans Center over Fear of Personal Consequences
Colorado Children's Hospital reinstated gender-affirming care for minors following a state Supreme Court order, but all doctors at its gender center independently declined to prescribe puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones, citing federal legal risks.
SBC Moves Closer to Formal Ban on Female Pastors as Beth Moore Asks, 'What About the Abuse?'
Southern Baptist Convention delegates voted 75 percent to advance a formal ban on female pastors. Beth Moore, who left the SBC in 2021, questioned whether the denomination has adequately addressed pastoral abuse of women. An SBC official stated the denomination prioritizes abuse prevention through new initiatives.
What Happens When AI Starts Targeting Christians
Five FBI employees were fired for a 2023 memo improperly linking Catholic congregations to extremism. The article warns that AI-driven surveillance systems could automate such biased targeting at scale, citing China's church monitoring as a cautionary example and noting Pope Leo's recent encyclical addressing AI and religious freedom.
Judge Given $640K After Refusing to Officiate Same-Sex Wedding
A Texas judge won $640,000 in damages and attorney fees after being disciplined for refusing to officiate same-sex weddings based on religious beliefs. The Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act protected her rights. She provided referral lists of willing officiants.
Brazilian Parents Sentenced to 50 Days in Jail for Homeschooling Their Girls
A Brazilian judge sentenced parents Audato and Ieda Denardi to 50 days in prison for homeschooling their daughters, citing intellectual neglect and failure to teach tolerance and diversity. The prosecutor recommended acquittal. Brazil's homeschooling laws remain unclear despite a 2019 Supreme Court ruling and pending legislation.
Most Americans Still Believe Religion Is Good for Society
A Gallup survey found 65% of Americans believe a more religious nation would benefit society, down from 75% in 2013. Support declined among Democrats, young adults, and women, while increasing among Republicans and Catholics. Americans remain divided on government promoting moral values.
Americans' Approval of Artificial Intelligence Is Plummeting
A Pew Research poll shows only 16% of Americans believe AI will positively impact society. AI chatbot usage has grown from one-third to nearly half of adults since 2024. Majorities across all age groups report concerns that AI is advancing too quickly and will negatively affect employment, privacy, and human relationships.
NYT 'Essay' Mutilates Father's Day like a Gender Transition Procedure Mutilates Bodies
The Washington Stand published commentary criticizing The New York Times for running a Father's Day guest essay by a transgender man about raising his daughter. The author argues the piece represents an LGBT agenda promotion and discusses concerns about father-daughter relationships and gender identity.
Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? Historian Says the Answer Is Complicated
Thomas S. Kidd, a church history professor at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, argues that whether America was founded as a Christian nation depends on how the question is framed. He notes Christianity influenced the founding but the Founders deliberately chose religious liberty over an official state church.
Cleveland Clinic Agrees to Stop Performing Trans Procedures on Children After DOJ Pressure
Cleveland Clinic settled with the U.S. Department of Justice to stop providing transgender services including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries to minors for 20 years. The clinic will pay $2 million for de-transition care and $308,000 for billing allegations. This follows a similar Texas Children's Hospital agreement.
Canadian Christians Monitoring Impact of Bill C-9 on Free Speech
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada says it will monitor effects of Bill C-9, which removes the "good faith" defense for religious statements deemed controversial. Three defenses against willful promotion of hatred remain available. The justice minister says people can still pray and preach without criminal sanction.
The Next Gutenberg Moment: Why Christians Should Lead the AI Storytelling Revolution
Google invested $75 million in film studio A24 to develop AI filmmaking tools. The commentary argues that as AI democratizes film production like the printing press democratized publishing, Christians should create biblically grounded stories using these new technologies rather than ceding storytelling influence to secular institutions.
Why Does God Heal Some People but Not Others?
Article examines biblical perspectives on selective healing, citing examples from Jesus and Paul. Argues God's primary mission is spiritual salvation rather than physical comfort, and that suffering may serve divine purposes beyond immediate healing, requiring faith even amid doubt.
Pro-life orgs urge an end to mail-order abortion in letter to Acting AG Blanche
Over 80 pro-life organizations sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche requesting settlement of Louisiana v. FDA and an end to mail-order abortion. The groups cite safety concerns and claim approximately 15,000 babies die monthly from mail-order abortions in pro-life states.
Talarico: Judaism, Christianity, Islam Are Different Seasons of Same Show, Christianity Is 'Most Violent'
Texas State Representative James Talarico (D) stated in a February 2026 New Yorker interview that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam represent different seasons of the same show, calling Christianity the most violent. The article provides theological and historical analysis challenging these characterizations.
New study links marriage to lower rates of family breakdown
A new study by the Marriage Foundation argues that marriage itself substantially reduces relationship breakdown rates, independent of socioeconomic factors. Research analyzing 3,300 couples found married parents had separation rates of 26% by their child's fourteenth birthday, compared to 45% for unmarried parents.
Would Aliens, UFOs Destroy Christians' Faith?
CBN News explores whether evidence of aliens and UFOs would challenge Christian faith. Faith leaders and experts note potential compatibility between extraterrestrial life and biblical doctrine, with some suggesting reported phenomena may be demonic rather than physical.
Public universities punish criticism of gender ideology as harassment, discrimination: lawsuits
Student organizations Young America's Foundation and Defending Education filed federal lawsuits against University of Minnesota and University of California, alleging their sexual harassment policies violate free speech rights by punishing students for misgendering, deadnaming, or opposing gender ideology.
Canada's Bill C-9 Causes Alarm in Evangelical Leaders
Canada's Bill C-9, the Combating Hate Act, introduces stricter hate crime measures and updated legal definitions. The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada expresses concern that the bill removes religious speech defense protections, eliminating the 'good faith' legal defense for religious statements deemed controversial by others.
PERKINS: 11 Years Later, the Receipts for Same-Sex Marriage Are In
Tony Perkins reports that Gallup polling shows declining American support for same-sex marriage, homosexual conduct, and transgenderism since 2022-2023. Perkins attributes the shift to Americans evaluating actual consequences rather than promises made during the Obergefell decision.
'It's Really Scary': GOP Study Committee Highlights Spiraling Abortion Drug Crisis
The Republican Study Committee held a roundtable to address concerns about mifepristone distribution across state lines without medical oversight. GOP lawmakers discussed adverse health effects, unregulated online sales, and potential harms including coercion and non-consensual administration of the drug.
UMC Cuts Ties With Asbury Seminary Over Same-Sex Marriage Stance
The United Methodist Church removed Asbury Theological Seminary from its approved seminaries list after 80 years due to disagreements over same-sex marriage and LGBT clergy ordination. The decision follows the UMC's 2024 votes removing restrictions on both. Asbury maintains its biblical convictions on marriage and sexuality remain unchanged.
7 Steps to Share the Gospel with a Stranger
An article by Taylor Jensen discusses approaches to sharing the gospel with strangers. It notes that while Christians often pray for perfect moments to evangelize, God typically expects believers to create opportunities for sharing their faith themselves.
Trump Admin Moves Against WPATH, Trans Organization
The Federal Trade Commission, partnering with Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas, sued the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, alleging it made false claims about the safety and necessity of puberty blockers, hormones, and sex-change surgeries for children.
There's a revolution taking place in local journalism – but churches could be missing out
Independent local news outlets are expanding across the UK and US to fill gaps left by declining traditional newspapers. These new media organizations seek partnerships with churches and community groups to strengthen local journalism and democratic accountability.
War Department Whittles Down Number of 'Religions' It Recognizes
The U.S. Department of War reduced officially recognized religions from 211 to 31. The change, signed by Under Secretary Anthony Tata, consolidates faith codes like Baptist denominations under single umbrellas and removes designations including atheism, paganism, and Wicca. Officials cite streamlining chaplaincy support as the reason.
State Board of Education votes on Christianity-focused changes to English and social studies standards
Texas State Board of Education is voting this week on revised social studies and English standards that would require students to learn Christian history and Biblical figures as historical content, include a mandatory Bible reading list, and expand historical topics across all grade levels, entering schools in 2030.
61 of 74 Anti-Christian Freedom Laws Passed by Labor Governments in Australia
According to the Australian Christian Freedom Index 2025, 74 Acts of Parliament have restricted Christian freedom over 25 years. The analysis found 61 were passed by Labor governments, 8 by moderate Coalition governments, and 5 by more conservative Coalition governments.
America's Largest Churches: Over a Decade of Data
An analysis of Outreach Magazine's data on the 100 largest U.S. churches from 2015-2025 reveals that the top ten churches combined their attendance from 260,000 to 427,000. While large churches remain consistently large, the biggest churches have grown significantly larger over the decade.
Texas on verge of mandating Bible curriculum in public schools
Texas State Board of Education is expected to vote Friday on requiring Biblical stories and verses as K-12 curriculum reading. The proposal includes children's Bible adaptations and specific passages. Supporters argue the Bible is essential literary and historical text; opponents cite church-state separation concerns and parental religious autonomy.