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. New headlines are added every Saturday.
Week of 06/13/2026
View full roundup →US Church Attendance Ticks Up, Stabilizing After COVID
A Hartford Institute for Religion Research study of more than 7,000 congregations finds in-person worship attendance rising for the first time in over two decades. Median weekly attendance, which fell from 137 in 2000 to 45 in 2021, reached 70 in 2025. Volunteering and finances also improved.
'Truth and Unity Amendment' Clears First SBC Vote
Messengers at the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando gave initial two-thirds approval to Albert Mohler's "Truth and Unity Amendment," limiting the office and function of pastor to men. The measure passed 6,028 to 2,026 (76.66%) and faces a required second vote in Indianapolis in 2027.
Campaign Targets 568 Firms Funding Trans Procedures for Kids
The 1792 Exchange launched a nationwide campaign pressing 568 companies to stop funding gender-transition procedures for employees' children. To earn a top score on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, those firms agreed to cover such procedures. CEO Douglas Napier urged executives to reverse policies he says harm minors.
Moral Acceptance of Birth Control, Gambling Drops in Gallup Poll
Gallup's 2026 Values and Beliefs survey found Americans' moral acceptance of several behaviors falling sharply. Approval of birth control dropped from 90% to a record-low 83%, while gambling fell to 57%. Acceptance also declined for births outside marriage, teen sex, and animal cloning, suggesting a possible conservative shift.
'I Left Islam in Mecca': Ex-Muslim on Why Many Turn to Christ
A former Muslim who says he left Islam during a pilgrimage to Mecca describes why growing numbers of Muslims are turning to Christ, often after dreams and visions of Jesus that prompt them to question lifelong beliefs. CBN reports such conversions are increasing across the Islamic world.
AI-Worshiping Churches, Spiralism, and the Zizians
Jim Denison examines "Spiralism," an informal movement whose followers treat AI-generated messages as revelation, and AI-worshiping groups like Way of the Future and Theta Noir. A violent offshoot, the Zizians, is linked to six deaths. Denison frames such technological idolatry as evidence of humanity's God-given hunger for meaning.
Whistleblower Vindicated on Title IX Gender-Identity Loophole
The Department of Education concluded that Biden-era officials engineered a loophole to keep enforcing a gender-identity reading of Title IX despite a court injunction, vindicating a whistleblower. Investigators found leaders "actively engaged" in efforts to thwart at least one regional office from following the injunction's plain meaning.
Gen Z Doesn't Trust Anyone
Ryan Burge's analysis finds Generation Z on track to become the least-trusting generation in modern American history, with only 13% saying others can be trusted. Among non-churchgoing Gen Z, 88% say "you can't be too careful," versus 50% of regular attenders—the widest trust gap of any cohort.
60,000 Rally for Jesus in One of the World's Most Secular Nations
Roughly 60,000 Christians gathered for the four-day Opwekking ("Awakening") Pentecost conference in the Netherlands, one of the world's most secular nations. CBN reports the event drew worshippers for prayer, teaching, and celebration of the Holy Spirit, signaling continued spiritual hunger amid widespread European secularism.
Pentagon Declines to 'Adjudicate Theological Debates'
After streamlining servicemembers' religious-affiliation categories from about 200 to 31, the Pentagon faced backlash when the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was listed without a "Christian" prefix. Rather than rule on whether Mormonism is Christian, the Defense Department removed all such prefixes and alphabetized the list.
The Death of Christian Colleges: Why Campuses Are Closing
Writing for CP Voices, the author mourns the closure of Trinity Christian College and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, part of decades of Christian colleges and seminaries closing, merging, or drifting from biblical convictions. He argues the answer lies in discipleship and biblical-worldview training to pass truth to the next generation.
SBC Resolutions Address Assisted Suicide, Immigration, More
Messengers at the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention adopted eight resolutions in Orlando addressing disability ministry, assisted suicide, immigration, political violence, antisemitism, and America's 250th anniversary. The assisted-suicide resolution reaffirmed opposition to euthanasia "in all its forms," warning against rebranding it as medical care and citing Canada's expanding eligibility.
Christian Embassy Holds Emergency Summit on Antisemitism
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem convened an emergency three-day summit to confront surging antisemitism since October 7 and awaken silent churches. President Jürgen Bühler cited dramatic spikes in anti-Jewish incidents worldwide. The gathering also addressed Replacement Theology and equipped pastors to teach the Jewish roots of Christianity.
Was Fidelity Month Created to Counter Pride Month?
Jim Denison considers whether "Fidelity Month," launched in 2023 to promote commitment to God, family, and country, was created as a counter to Pride Month, with which it shares June. Denison uses the question to point readers toward a deeper truth about ordering one's loves and loyalties.
Decades of Pediatric Transgender Research Riddled With Errors
A critical review found decades of research underpinning pediatric transgender procedures riddled with errors. Just the News reports the Biden administration again politicized gender-identity science, with emails showing it leaned on a speculative "family rejection" theory to justify an affirmation mandate in foster-care regulation despite scientific objections.
What Are the New Heavens and New Earth in Isaiah and Revelation?
Clarence Haynes explains the biblical teaching on the new heavens and new earth promised in Isaiah 65 and 66, 2 Peter 3, and Revelation 21. He describes God's future restoration of creation—free from sin, death, and tears—where the redeemed dwell with Him forever as He makes all things new.
SBC Votes to Condemn Physician-Assisted Suicide as Unbiblical
Opening with a physically healthy Canadian woman seeking assisted death for mental illness, this report covers the Southern Baptist Convention's vote condemning physician-assisted suicide as unbiblical. It situates the resolution within a global expansion of "medical aid in dying" across Europe, Canada, and parts of the United States.
Christian Officer Settles After Questioning Islam in Training
Luke Salmons, a former North Yorkshire police community support officer, reached a confidential settlement after alleging religious discrimination. He was suspended and later barred from policing after questioning Islam during mandatory diversity training that repeatedly chanted "Islam is a religion of peace." The Christian Legal Centre backed his case.
Christians Caught in Sudan's War; 160 Churches Damaged or Destroyed
CBN reports more than 160 churches have been damaged or destroyed in Sudan's civil war, some looted or turned into military barracks. Open Doors ranks Sudan the fourth-worst nation for Christian persecution. Aid groups describe famine and sexual violence, yet many pastors refuse to abandon their congregations.
Can a Judge Prevent a Child From Attending Church?
Prophecy News Watch highlights a custody case in which a judge barred a child from attending church during a parent's visitation, amid religious differences between separated parents. Religious-liberty advocates warn the precedent could threaten millions of shared-custody families' freedom to raise children in the faith.
Informational or Formational? What People Think About AI and the Bible
American Bible Society's State of the Bible finds Americans evenly split among optimism, pessimism, and uncertainty about AI. Only 14% believe AI can help them understand Scripture, and unease over AI-assisted sermons persists, though unfavorable views softened. Notably, non-Christians view AI-assisted preaching most unfavorably.
Week of 06/06/2026
View full roundup →Thousands of Mosques Close: Why Christianity Is Soaring in Iran While Islam Is Collapsing
Tens of thousands of mosques have reportedly closed across Iran as Islam declines and Christianity surges underground. Ministry leader Mohammad Faridi states "Islam is dead in Iran," pointing to deep disillusionment with the ruling regime and rising conversions to Christ despite severe persecution of believers.
When Should a Married Couple Separate?
Drawing on counseling thousands of couples through MarriageHelper.com, the writer argues there is only one valid reason for a married couple to separate, urging spouses toward reconciliation and biblical commitment rather than treating separation as a routine response to marital conflict.
Federal Court Blocks War Department From Booting Trans Troops, Allows Ban on New Recruits
A federal court in Washington, D.C., blocked the War Department from discharging current transgender service members but allowed officials to bar new transgender recruits, ruling the administration failed to show that temporarily halting removals would harm national security. The broader policy dispute remains unresolved.
White House Correspondents' Dinner Suspect to Be Charged
Dr. Jim Denison's Daily Article reflects on reports that a suspect in the shooting that postponed the White House Correspondents' Dinner will face charges, examining through a biblical, nonpartisan lens what the violence reveals about the human condition and society's need for the gospel.
Christian Group Wins Big After School District Allegedly Targeted Bible Program
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction halting policies LifeWise Academy says targeted its release-time Bible program in Everett, Washington. CEO Joe Penton called weekly permission-slip rules and sealed-envelope requirements for Bibles discriminatory. The ruling reverses the restrictions while litigation against Everett Public Schools continues.
10 Things Christians Shouldn't Say When Someone Dies
Crosswalk's Beth Ann Baus lists ten well-meaning but unhelpful things Christians often say to the grieving, encouraging believers to offer presence, compassion, and scriptural hope instead of clichés that can wound mourners rather than comfort them.
Time Travel, the Multiverse, and the Sovereignty of God
Contributor Hannah Tu uses cultural fascination with time travel and the multiverse—from H.G. Wells to "Back to the Future" and "Spider-Verse"—to reflect on God's sovereignty, arguing believers can rest in divine providence rather than agonizing over alternate realities and "what-if" regrets.
Speakers Object to Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports
At a central California press conference, speakers objected to the California Interscholastic Federation's 13-year-old policy permitting transgender athletes born male to compete in girls' track and field championships. Critics argued the rule denies female athletes fair competition and called for its repeal.
The New World Screwworm and a Warning for Our Souls
Dr. Jim Denison's Daily Article draws a spiritual lesson from the northward spread of the New World screwworm—a flesh-eating parasite threatening livestock—using it as a metaphor for how sin quietly infests and corrupts, and calling readers to vigilant dependence on Christ.
Ex-Trans Girl Testifies as Congress Considers Nationwide Ban on Transgender Procedures on Kids
Detransitioner Chloe Cole, 21, told the Senate HELP Committee that pediatric gender procedures amount to "child abuse" and should be banned nationwide. Cole, who underwent a double mastectomy at 15, said the promised peace never came. An LGBTQ-rights advocate countered that parents should decide such care.
What Is the Biblical Role of a Husband?
A Crosswalk article examines the biblical role of a husband, drawing on Scripture to describe a "good husband" as one who loves sacrificially, leads humbly, and serves his wife and family after the pattern of Christ's love for the church.
Cartels, Indigenous Leaders Fuel Religious Intolerance in Mexico
A Christian Solidarity Worldwide report, "Protection on Paper," finds drug cartels and indigenous "uses and customs" authorities driving systematic religious-freedom violations in Mexico. Christians who reject communal rituals face fines, beatings, imprisonment, and displacement, while pastors are targeted for anti-drug outreach. Government at every level fails to protect victims.
College Faculty Study Shows Campaign Donations Skew Far to the Left
A new study assessed college faculty members' political ideology using campaign-contribution data rather than party registration, finding donations cluster heavily on the left. Researchers say the funding-based method offers a sharper measure of professors' politics, reinforcing concerns about ideological imbalance across higher education.
Incoming ERLC President Affirms Government's Duty to Protect the Right to Worship
Incoming Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission president Evan Lenow commended states passing laws shielding houses of worship from disruptive protesters, calling protection of peaceful worship a constitutional and God-given government duty. He cited a January disruption at a St. Paul Southern Baptist church as evidence of growing threats.
'In the Name of Jesus': Scientific Study Confirms Power of Just 5 Minutes of In-Person Prayer
A University of Maryland School of Medicine study found that just five minutes of in-person intercessory prayer reduced pain and anxiety, with benefits persisting for weeks. Researchers suggest such prayer can complement medication, noting 43% of Americans desire in-person prayer during medical care.
Virginians File Lawsuit Against Democrats' Extreme Abortion Amendment Push
The Founding Freedoms Law Center, tied to The Family Foundation of Virginia, sued over a proposed state constitutional amendment enshrining abortion rights, arguing the ballot language is deceptive. Critics warn the broadly worded measure could eliminate parental-consent requirements for minors seeking abortions and sterilization.
What Is Apologetics and Why Is It Important?
Crosswalk's Jaime Jo Wright explains what apologetics is—the reasoned defense of the Christian faith—and why it matters, encouraging believers to understand the evidence for their beliefs so they can answer skeptics and share the gospel with confidence and clarity.
How Literally Should Christians Read the Bible?
A Denison Forum contributor column examines how literally Christians should read Scripture, distinguishing genres such as historical narrative, poetry, and figurative language while affirming biblical authority, and urging readers to interpret each passage according to its intended meaning rather than a flat literalism.
'Transgender Experiments on Animals' Banned in NIH Spending Bill Upon Request of GOP Lawmakers
Nineteen GOP lawmakers secured language in an NIH spending bill banning federally funded "transgender experiments on animals," alleging the agency and grantees laundered tax dollars through unrelated grants to fund experiments promoting irreversible gender transitions for children. The measure targets studies critics call grotesque.
'Sesame Street' Sexuality Post Sparks Backlash
PBS children's program "Sesame Street" drew backlash after a social-media post celebrating Pride Month, showing its characters' fur arranged as a rainbow with a caption uplifting "the LGBTQIA+ members of our community." Critics argued the message was inappropriate for the show's toddler audience.
7 Sneaky Ways Satan Is Attacking Our Children in Today's Culture
Crosswalk's Alicia Searl identifies seven subtle ways she believes Satan targets children through today's culture—from media and screens to distorted identity and worldly values—urging Christian parents toward prayer, discernment, and intentional spiritual formation to guard their children's hearts.
Most MLB Teams Plug Pride Month, Half Plan to Host Faith Nights
Most Major League Baseball teams acknowledged LGBT Pride Month or scheduled pride nights, while roughly half also plan faith nights featuring player testimonies and Christian musicians. The Texas Rangers are the only team without a pride event, instead hosting Faith and Family Night on June 18.
Mohler Narrows Amendment to Preaching, Resolution Addresses Women's Roles
Ahead of the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando, Southern Seminary president Albert Mohler narrowed his proposed constitutional amendment on women in pastoral roles, replacing "such as" with "specifically preaching." The amendment would bar churches affirming women as pastors, elders, or overseers; critics object.
Does Morality Still Matter in America?
Dr. Jim Denison's Daily Article asks whether morality still matters in America, surveying signs of cultural relativism and arguing that a society cut off from biblical moral foundations cannot sustain virtue. He calls Christians to embody and commend God's standards with both conviction and grace.
The Chemical and Surgical Mutilation of Children Finally Faces Political, Financial, and Legal Problems
In a commentary, detransitioner Walt Heyer argues momentum against pediatric gender procedures is building through political, financial, and legal pressure—citing 25 state bans, the U.K. Cass Report and Tavistock clinic's closure, and a Trump executive order halting federal funding for child gender interventions.
Pastor Convicted for Preaching John 3:16 Near Hospital in Northern Ireland
A court convicted and fined Clive Johnston, a 78-year-old retired Northern Irish pastor, for preaching near a hospital, where he proclaimed John 3:16. Free-speech advocates say the case illustrates growing legal pressure on public Christian witness across the United Kingdom.
7 Things Christians Should Consider During Pride Month When It Comes to Loving Others
Crosswalk's Clarence L. Haynes Jr. offers seven considerations for Christians during Pride Month on loving others well, balancing biblical convictions about sexuality with Christ-like compassion and humility, aiming at relationship and gospel witness rather than condemnation.
Who Would Jesus Kill? Abortion-as-Religion Court Ruling Opens Door to Legal Murder, Critics Warn
Religious-liberty scholars urged the Indiana Supreme Court to reject reasoning that treats abortion as a protected religious practice, warning that under such logic no state could outlaw any religiously motivated killing—including stoning, honor killings, or child sacrifice. The case tests abortion-as-religion claims.
Responding to LGBTQ Issues by 'Speaking the Truth in Love'
Dr. Jim Denison's Daily Article counsels Christians to engage LGBTQ issues by "speaking the truth in love," holding biblical convictions on sexuality while treating individuals with compassion and dignity, and framing the believer's task as faithful witness rather than culture-war combat.
Jackie Hill Perry Responds to Pride Month Debate
Author and Bible teacher Jackie Hill Perry weighed in on the Pride Month debate, urging Christians to stop defending themselves online and instead "preach the Gospel." Her remarks, made amid heated social-media exchanges over sexuality and faith, called believers toward evangelism rather than reactive argument.
Proposed SBC Resolution Addresses Office and Function of Pastor, Elder, and Overseer
The SBC Resolutions Committee released a proposed resolution affirming that the office of pastor, elder, and overseer is limited to men as qualified by Scripture. Unlike Mohler's constitutional amendment, the nonbinding resolution expresses messengers' convictions and requires only a simple-majority vote in Orlando.
Republican Support for Same-Sex Marriage Collapses, Falling Almost 20% Since 2022
A new Gallup poll shows Republican support for legal same-sex marriage has plunged to 37 percent—an 18-point drop since 2022—pulling national support down to 65 percent. The article links the shift to mounting Pride backlash, collapsing corporate sponsorships, bankruptcies, and state rollback bills.
Scientists Find Origins of Garden of Eden's Euphrates River
A study in Nature Geoscience reconstructs the ancient origins of the Euphrates River, named in Genesis 2 as one of four rivers flowing from Eden. Researchers used seismic imaging, satellite data, and Mediterranean sediment to show two prehistoric rivers, the Paleo-Karasu and Paleo-Murat, merged to form the waterway.
The Religious Reversal That Doesn't Make Sense
Data analyst Ryan Burge reports the share of Americans identifying as atheist, agnostic, or "nothing in particular" continues to fall—from 36% in 2021–2022 to 32% in the latest Cooperative Election Study, a 4.4-point drop returning the religiously unaffiliated "nones" to their 2018 levels.
Global Study Links Corporate Success to Values Long Cultivated by Faith Traditions
A Religious Freedom & Business Foundation study, "Faith, Belief, and the Future of Corporate Culture," reviewed 400 leading global companies and found corporate values increasingly mirror virtues cultivated by faith traditions—trust, integrity, responsibility, and belonging. Innovation and integrity ranked as the most commonly stated values worldwide.
10 Signs You Might Be Legalistic
Drawing on Galatians 5, this article outlines ten warning signs of legalism—prizing rule-keeping over grace, judging others, and missing God's mercy—reminding believers that clinging to the letter of the law can crowd out the love and freedom found in Christ.
Week of 05/30/2026
View full roundup →What About the Unitarians?
Drawing on UUA data, Ryan Burge documents Unitarian Universalism's decline: roughly 26% fewer members over a decade, shrinking and aging congregations, and little racial diversity. Numerically the group is a "rounding error" — for every Unitarian there are sixty Southern Baptists and three hundred Catholics.
James Talarico Doubles Down on Pro-Abortion Stance: 'The Bible Is Silent'
Texas Democratic Senate candidate and Presbyterian seminarian James Talarico reiterated on a podcast that Scripture is silent on abortion and government shouldn't intervene. Scholar Robert Gagnon called the reasoning "juvenile hermeneutics," citing both Testaments and the early church's consistent opposition to abortion.
The Non-Abortion Election: Democrats Flee the Field Republicans Largely Abandoned
Joshua Arnold notes Democrats spent a quarter as much on abortion ads as in 2024, pivoting to affordability after the issue underperformed. He faults Republicans for largely abandoning pro-life advocacy since Dobbs, leaving neither party eager to campaign on abortion.
What Should Submission Look Like in a Christian Marriage?
Bethany Verrett examines Ephesians 5 in context, noting the word "submission" has been distorted and abused. Paul frames it within mutual submission — husband and wife yielding to one another as both submit to Christ — calling spouses to grace, patience, and Christlike love.
Evangelical Group Condemns Trump Policy Change Impacting Immigrants Who Entered Lawfully
World Relief criticized a USCIS memo requiring many lawfully present immigrants seeking green cards to leave the U.S. and apply from abroad, a process taking months or years. A prior NAE report estimated such policies could separate over a million U.S. citizens from family.
The Empire Strikes Back: Calif. Lawmakers, Kansas Judge Block Efforts to Help Gender-Confused Kids
Greg Piper reports Oregon providers settled a detransitioner's malpractice suit before trial, a Kansas judge blocked the state's youth transition ban, and California's Senate advanced a bill extending the window to sue "conversion therapy" counselors.
What If My Church Is Full of Hypocrites?
The late Dr. Roger Barrier (published posthumously) defines hypocrisy from the Greek for a mask-wearing actor, citing Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5 to show God takes it seriously — especially among leaders. He counsels grace, discernment, and remaining rooted in the church.
Pope Leo XIV Challenges AI's Ability to Replace God, Humans in First Encyclical Letter
In "Magnifica Humanitas," Pope Leo XIV argues artificial intelligence undermines genuine relationships and human dignity, insisting Christianity offers a more compelling vision of humanity than machines. He warns of deepfakes and over-reliance, urging that AI serve rather than displace the human person.
What Are the Seven Signs of the Apocalypse in Revelation?
A topical study examining the seven symbolic "signs" of Revelation 12–15 — the woman, dragon, male child, and beasts — and how they connect to the book's recurring sevens (seals, trumpets, bowls) as a framework for God's judgment, sovereignty, and end-times redemption.
7 Things the Bible Says About Loved Ones in Heaven
Whitney Hopler gathers Scripture's assurances about believers who have died — eternal life through Christ (John 3:16), being "at home with the Lord" (2 Corinthians 5:8), and joys "no eye has seen" (1 Corinthians 2:9) — offering comfort and the hope of reunion to those grieving.
No, Evangelism Isn't a Human Rights Violation
Responding to claims that proselytizing infringes others' religious freedom, this op-ed argues Christianity is inherently evangelistic yet rejects coercion. Citing the Great Commission, the author contends that lovingly sharing the gospel is mercy and truth-telling about eternity, not a violation of anyone's rights.
Outrage Over Qurans and Hijabs at Texas School Ignites Bible Revival Outside Campus Gates
After a February "Why Islam?" table distributed Qurans, hijabs, and Sharia pamphlets inside Wylie East High School, organizers, parents, and students handed out hundreds of Bibles outside the Texas campus. Wylie ISD called the earlier display a "clear violation of board policy."
Florida Church Baptizes Over 2,500 People
Milton Quintanilla reports The Church of Eleven22 baptized 2,552 believers in the Atlantic at its annual Beach Baptism — up from nearly 2,000 in 2025 and 1,600 in 2024. Pastor Joby Martin said the Spirit is on the move and the gospel still changes lives today.
Why the Pope's New AI Encyclical Isn't Enough for Local Churches
Christopher Benek welcomes Pope Leo's "Magnifica Humanitas" but argues no single encyclical can prepare the church for AI's effects. Because AI's impact is profoundly contextual, he contends, faithful ethical engagement must be worked out locally within individual congregations.
Ancient Fossilized Trees May Finally Prove Noah's Ark Flood Is True: Scientists
Upright "polystrate" fossil trees piercing multiple rock layers across the U.S. have reignited debate over Noah's Flood. Researchers argue rapid burial by catastrophic sediment flows fits Genesis better than slow-sedimentation timelines, echoing even skeptic geologist Derek Ager's admissions of sudden deposition.
Do Christians Have to Get Married in a Church?
The article explains believers aren't biblically required to wed inside a church building — since Christians are the church, they marry "in" it wherever the ceremony occurs. A sanctuary lends solemnity, but what matters most is the couple's hearts as they covenant before God.
Pastor Robert Jeffress Won't Endorse in Cornyn-Paxton Runoff, but Says Evangelicals 'Unified' Against Talarico
Jeffress declined to endorse in Texas's GOP Senate runoff but said evangelical voters are unified against Democrat James Talarico, citing positions on gender and abortion he calls antithetical to conservative Christians — even as polls showed Talarico competitive.
Christian Foster Parents Win Major First Amendment Settlement in Case Against DCYF
Washington's child-welfare agency settled after a federal court ruled in April that its rule requiring foster parents to socially "transition" foster children plausibly violates the First Amendment. The Christian couple had challenged being compelled to affirm gender ideology.
How Can We Teach Teens to Be 'In the World but Not of It?'
Drawing on John 17 and Romans 12:2, this youth-ministry piece urges teaching teens to engage culture — relationships, social media — without conforming to its patterns of approval-seeking and "tolerance," modeling instead a biblical love that speaks truth rather than merely affirming.
Measuring Evangelism Health: Where Do You and Your Church Stand?
A sponsored piece (VisitorReach) urging churches to track evangelistic health as stewardship. Citing that 28% of U.S. adults are religiously unaffiliated and Lifeway data showing believers rarely share their faith, it frames the unchurched as a mission field to love.
Festival of Hope (Belarus)
Franklin Graham preached to record crowds of nearly 31,000 over two nights at Minsk's Chizhovka Arena — Belarus's largest-ever evangelical gathering. With a 1,300-member choir and nearly 700 participating churches, hundreds professed faith in Christ. Believers called the government-permitted event "a miracle."
Another Child Taken By the State When Parents Refuse to Support Transition
PNW Staff spotlight custody cases — including a California Orthodox Christian mother whose daughter was reportedly seized after she declined testosterone treatment — where parents who refuse to affirm a child's gender transition lose custody, warning of an "affirmation is mandatory" regime.
Allie Beth Stuckey Slams Rerelease of 'LGBTQ-Affirming' Avalon Song 'Testify to Love'
Stuckey criticized a re-recording of the 1990s CCM hit by former Avalon members and gay artist Ty Herndon as a "queer love" anthem, arguing Christians cannot claim to be "nicer than God" by rejecting biblical teaching on sin and sexuality.
Kansas City Argues It Can Force Christians to Counsel Gay Married Couples Without Violating SCOTUS
An Eighth Circuit panel appeared skeptical of Kansas City's claim that the Supreme Court's ruling against "conversion therapy" bans doesn't reach its public-accommodation law, which requires counselors to serve gay couples without endorsing their marriages.
Fewer Protestants Are Public With Their Faith, Study Reveals
A Lifeway Research "State of Discipleship: Living Unashamed" study found a growing share of Protestant churchgoers say many acquaintances don't know they're Christian, scoring low on that signpost. Still, 65% said they wouldn't hesitate to tell non-Christians where they stand.
Proposed Global AI Body: Another Step Toward One-World Governance?
PNW Staff warn that calls (including OpenAI's) for a centralized global AI regulator modeled on the IAEA — and including China — could erode national sovereignty and free speech, framing the trend through Bible prophecy as movement toward end-times centralized control.
"The Last Full Measure of Devotion"
In his Memorial Day Daily Article, Jim Denison laments that even Memorial Day has been secularized — conflated with Veterans Day or reduced to summer's unofficial start. Drawing on Lincoln's Gettysburg phrase, he calls readers to a costly, Christ-centered devotion that transcends mere patriotic sentiment.
Presidential Message on Pentecost
A White House message (May 24, 2026) distributed via Christian Newswire marking Pentecost, reflecting on the descent of the Holy Spirit and its significance for Christians, and affirming the place of faith in the life of the nation.
Are 'Real' Catholics as Conservative as Evangelicals?
Ryan Burge's data finds that even devout, politically conservative Catholics don't internalize Church teaching on the body, sexuality, and family the way evangelicals do. Evangelical identity, he argues, carries a theological and cultural foundation that Catholic identity — official doctrine notwithstanding — doesn't replicate in the pews.
4 Reasons Why Anti-Semitism Is Anti-Christian
The article argues that antisemitism contradicts biblical Christianity. Drawing from Romans 9–11, it outlines four reasons: God historically chose to work through Israel; He preserved a Jewish remnant, major Christian blessings came through the Jewish people, and He has a future plan for Israel's salvation. Christians are called to humility and love.
Week of 05/23/2026
View full roundup →Colorado School Bans Student's Pro-Life Poem As 'Unsafe'
A Colorado middle schooler was reportedly barred from reading a pro-life slam poem deemed "politically charged," though staff conceded it met assignment requirements. The piece cited Bible verses and abortion statistics; the family notes peers presented freely on gun control, LGBT, and immigration topics.
Employees sue USDA, Brooke Rollins over 'proselytizing' Christian-themed emails
A federal union and seven USDA workers sued Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, alleging her department-wide Easter and Christmas emails with overtly Christian content violated the Establishment Clause. The suit, filed in California, seeks to halt what plaintiffs describe as escalating proselytizing to a captive workforce.
Humanoid robot 'monks' featured in South Korea parade ahead of Buddha's birthday
Four humanoid robot "monks" joined tens of thousands at Seoul's Lotus Lantern Festival ahead of Buddha's birthday. The lead robot, "Gabi," was recently ordained by the Jogye Order, part of an effort to modernize Buddhism amid declining practice.
UK Pastor Arrested for Preaching in Public Sees Charges Dropped
British police dropped a hate-crime case against evangelical pastor Dia Moodley, 58, arrested in Bristol while street preaching on Islam and sexuality. After four months that effectively silenced him, Avon and Somerset Police took no further action, prompting free-speech concerns.
California school allows Good News Club after legal threat
Hayward Unified School District agreed to let Child Evangelism Fellowship's Good News Club meet after school at Park Elementary, following a Liberty Counsel challenge alleging unequal treatment. The Christian club, initially restricted to later hours, held its first meeting May 14.
Israel At 78: The Growing Call To Rebuild The Third Temple
As Israel marked 78 years, the outlet reports growing mainstream Israeli interest in rebuilding a Third Temple on the Temple Mount. Officials, rabbis, and soldiers increasingly voice support, developments many prophecy-focused Christians watch closely as potential end-times indicators.
Trump's HHS Conscience Division revival is religious liberty win
In this opinion piece, contributor Andrea Picciotti-Bayer praises the Trump administration for reviving the HHS Conscience and Religious Freedom Division, dissolved under Biden. She argues the move restores actual enforcement of healthcare workers' conscience protections, contending that rights without enforcement are merely empty promises.
The Christian Worldview and the Moral Revolution – Part 2
Rick Plasterer recaps FRC's David Closson on how urbanization, contraception, court rulings, and shifting anthropology drove a moral revolution reshaping views on marriage and sexuality. Closson urges churches to actively teach biblical sexual ethics rather than assume believers already understand them.
AI data center fight is coming. Why Christians can't ignore it.
Op-ed contributor Robert Maginnis examines mounting local resistance to AI data centers, citing a Gallup finding that 71% of Americans oppose nearby facilities. He urges Christians to weigh the moral and spiritual stakes of centralized AI power through a biblical lens.
Texas Children's Hospital Settlement Deals Massive Defeat to Medical Trans Agenda
Joshua Arnold reports on a DOJ settlement requiring Texas Children's Hospital to end gender-transition procedures on minors, fire five doctors, pay $10 million for Medicaid fraud, and fund the nation's first detransition clinic for five years.
White House Correspondents' Dinner suspect to be charged today
Jim Denison reflects on a man who, after the White House Correspondents' Dinner, ran past a Secret Service checkpoint armed and intending to kill President Trump. Denison uses the thwarted attack as a meditation on mortality and spiritual readiness.
Less than a third of parents say they pray with their children often, survey finds
American Bible Society research found just 29% of U.S. parents pray with their children daily or often, and only 14% read Scripture together regularly. Practicing Christians scored far higher; researchers urged churches to help families build spiritual habits.
Survey finds no surge in biblical worldview among Americans after Charlie Kirk's death
Arizona Christian University's Cultural Research Center, led by George Barna, found Kirk's assassination produced no measurable rise in biblical worldview. Just 4% of adults—and 1% of Gen Z—qualify, despite reported upticks in church attendance and Bible buying.
What Will We Do in Heaven?
In this Bible study, Jason Soroski dismantles the cartoon image of harps and clouds, arguing Scripture instead depicts heaven centered on eternal worship and singing God's praises. He presents eternity as a place of perfect joy, peace, rest, and unending hope.
Welcome To Progressive Worship & The Gospel According To Abba
The outlet criticizes Coral Gables Congregational UCC for hosting an ABBA-themed worship service using gender-fluid "holy father/holy mother" prayer language. The piece argues progressive churches blur worship with entertainment, drifting from reverent, God-centered biblical worship.
Two Years Later, Opinions on Trans Rights Have Barely Budged
Ryan Burge analyzes Cooperative Election Study data showing support for banning gender-transition care for minors slipped only slightly, from 66% to 63%, between 2023 and 2025. Movement came mainly from Democrats, Independents, and Boomers; Republican opposition remains near-unanimous.
JD Vance condemns 'disgusting' religious violence as 'one of the most anti-Christian things'
Vice President JD Vance denounced religious violence at a White House briefing, a day after a San Diego mosque shooting killed three. The Catholic vice president called such attacks profoundly anti-Christian and anti-American, linking religious freedom to America's Christian heritage.
King Charles Pushes Britain Further Toward A Fully Digital Society
After King Charles announced the UK government's national digital ID plan, the outlet warns it could enable mass surveillance and a two-tier society. Critics, citing free-speech concerns, fear integration with digital currency could give governments real-time control over citizens.
Is Britain Still a Christian Country? Bishop Cei Dewar & Liz Truss Debate the Crisis
On the Liz Truss Show podcast, the former UK Prime Minister and Bishop Cei Dewar discuss Christianity's place in Britain, debating free speech, immigration, woke ideology, the Church of England, censorship, and national identity.
Keep an Eye Out for These Signs of a False Prophet
Clarence L. Haynes Jr. offers a biblical guide to recognizing false prophets, drawing on Scripture's warnings to help believers discern deceptive teaching by examining a teacher's fruit, doctrine, and faithfulness to God's Word.
Veterans group sues Trump admin over abortion ban at VA
Minority Veterans of America, represented by the National Women's Law Center and Democracy Forward, sued the Trump administration in the Federal Circuit over the VA abortion ban, arguing the reversal of a Biden-era policy violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
Al Mohler to propose an amendment to SBC constitution to confirm ban on female pastors
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Albert Mohler announced he will propose amending the SBC constitution at June's Orlando meeting to bar churches affirming women as pastors, elders, or preachers. Both presidential nominees back the measure, which requires two-thirds approval in consecutive years.
7 Things Mormons Believe about Marriage and Family
Writer Sophia Bricker outlines key Latter-day Saint teachings on marriage and family—including eternal marriage, celestial sealing, and the central place of family in LDS theology—and contrasts them with historic biblical Christianity, helping readers understand where the two traditions diverge.
Federal government sues Chick-fil-A franchisee, alleging religious discrimination
The EEOC sued Austin franchisee Hatch Trick, alleging it fired a manager who, observing a Saturday Sabbath, requested not to work Saturdays. The agency says the company offered only a lower-paying role instead. Chick-fil-A itself isn't named in the suit.
2,552 Baptized on Florida Beach: 'Jesus Christ Is Still Changing Lives'
Jacksonville's Church of Eleven22 reported a record turnout as 2,552 people were baptized in the Atlantic at Hanna Park, with more than 14,000 attending. Pastor Joby Martin called it evidence the church is alive and the gospel still transforms lives.
The Light of the Gospel Shines Bright in Belarus
Hundreds professed faith in Christ at the historic Festival of Hope in Minsk, which drew record crowds of 15,000 to a hockey arena. In a nation where evangelicals are under 2% of the population, many older Belarusians responded to the gospel.
Paxton announces settlement with Texas Children's Hospital will include first 'detransition clinic'
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a settlement with Texas Children's Hospital establishing the nation's first detransition clinic, offering free care for five years to patients reversing gender-transition procedures, amid broader scrutiny of pediatric gender medicine.
Does Religion Make You Happier? Yes, But So Does Money
Analyst Ryan Burge uses General Social Survey data to show American happiness has dropped sharply since 2004, with "very happy" responses falling from 32% to 22%. Religion correlates with greater happiness, though income matters too, and Gen Z reports particular misery.
Shane Pruitt Sees 'Movement of God' Among Gen Z: 'God Is Up to Something'
Evangelist Shane Pruitt, Next Gen director for the SBC's North American Mission Board, tells Crosswalk he's witnessed more young people profess faith in the past five to six years than in his prior two decades of ministry, describing an unmistakable move of God.
Week of 05/16/2026
View full roundup →It’s Time to Recommit to Your Local Church
Post-pandemic, many believers who shifted to online services have not returned to in-person worship, the article reports. Citing Romans 12:5 and Genesis 2:18, the author urges Christians to shed "lockdown mentality" and reconnect with their local congregation, arguing physical fellowship is essential to the Body of Christ.
Why Being 'Spiritual but Not Religious' Eventually Face Plants
The article argues that the trendy "spiritual but not religious" identity is collapsing under its own emptiness. Citing a Wall Street Journal report on young New Yorkers returning to Mass, it points to post-pandemic isolation, political violence, and shallow self-styled faith as catalysts driving seekers back toward rooted religion.
Does It Count as Tithing if You Don't Give Directly to the Church?
The article examines whether biblical tithing requires giving exclusively to one's local congregation. Drawing on Old and New Testament passages, it argues believers should prioritize supporting the church feeding them spiritually but notes para-church ministries and global gospel work also qualify as legitimate kingdom giving.
The Truth Out There: Where Do Aliens Fit in Christian Theology?
Amid renewed UFO interest and congressional hearings, the article examines author Timothy Alberino's view that Scripture already accounts for nonhuman beings—angels, heavenly hosts, mysterious visitors—and urges Christians to develop a fuller theological framework rather than reduce biblical supernatural encounters to mere symbolism.
When AI Becomes The Pastor: Christians Turning To Algorithms For Spiritual Truth
Citing Barna Group research showing nearly one-third of practicing Christians—and 40% of Gen Z and Millennials—trust AI's spiritual advice as much as a pastor's, the article warns that algorithmic guidance lacks discernment, mirrors user bias, and risks discipling a generation away from Scripture.
The Pro-Life Democrat Is a Politically Endangered Species
Political scientist Ryan Burge analyzes decades of polling showing abortion views liberalizing across nearly every religious group, with 91% of Democrats now backing access versus 31% of Republicans favoring it. Partisan sorting has nearly eliminated pro-life Democrats, while pro-choice Republicans remain viable.
Growing Share of Pastors Don't Find Job Deeply Fulfilling
Barna's 2026 State of the Church report finds pastors increasingly equipped and emotionally healthier than a decade ago, yet job satisfaction is sliding. Only 52% now report being "very satisfied" versus 72% in 2015, suggesting ministry has grown sustainable but spiritually less rewarding.
Report: Violence Targeting Jewish People Rises Globally
The ADL reports physical assaults against Jewish Americans hit 203 in 2025, a near-50-year high, including three fatalities. While overall harassment dropped 33%, violent attacks surged worldwide since 2023. Rep. Randy Fine warns Christians will be the next targets after the "Saturday people."
The Christian Worldview and the Moral Revolution – Part 1
Recapping FRC's David Closson at a Maryland Family Institute conference, the article cites Barna data showing only 6% of Americans—and 21% of Evangelicals—hold a biblical worldview. Closson surveys post-Roe abortion trends, refutes personhood theory, and grounds the unborn's humanity in Scripture.
Are White Evangelicals Losing Faith in Trump as Poll Suggests?
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll shows Trump's approval among white evangelicals has slid from 72% in January 2025 to 64% in April 2026, a 20-point net-approval drop. Pew similarly tracked a slide from 72% to 69%, though evangelicals still back Trump well above the general public.
The Dangerous Illusion of "Safe" Christian Colleges - Parents Beware
As graduating seniors choose colleges, the article warns parents that many self-identified Christian schools—including Baylor, Seattle Pacific, Georgetown, Fordham, and Bethel College—have drifted into LGBTQ activism, drag events, and progressive theology. It urges families to scrutinize faculty beliefs, speakers, and worldview rather than trust marketing.
Christian Leaders Offer Biblical Explanation for Pentagon UFO Images
Responding to the Pentagon's release of more than 160 declassified UAP files, Jeremiah J. Johnston and Greg Laurie argue the unexplained images are better explained as "extra-dimensional"—angelic or demonic activity from Scripture's spiritual realm—rather than extraterrestrials, warning that UFO fascination signals a generation "primed for deception."
Cedarville University Named Top Christian University for 2026
Education Insider has named the Ohio evangelical institution its Top Christian University for 2026, citing biblical integration, academic rigor, and a 98.3% post-graduation employment or grad-school placement rate. With 7,265 students, Cedarville requires a Bible minor and recently became the first evangelical school to implement campus-wide AI training.
Pastor Robert Jeffress Says Trump Knows Biblical View of Gov't Better Than Pope Leo
First Baptist Dallas pastor Robert Jeffress told Fox News that President Trump understands Romans 13's teaching on government better than Pope Leo XIV, defending Trump's military action against Iran. Calling Leo "sincerely wrong" on Iran, Jeffress argued government's role is protecting citizens from evildoers.
Do We Have to Go to Church to Be Christian?
With Gallup polls showing U.S. church attendance plunging from 73% in 1937 to roughly 47% today, the article tackles whether attendance is required for salvation. The short answer is no—a Christian follows and trusts Christ—but the writer argues believers still should gather for worship, fellowship, and growth.
Hundreds of High Schoolers Turn to Jesus at UniteUS Event in Columbus, Freed from Suicide and Shame
At UniteUS Columbus, the campus ministry's second high school outreach drew hundreds of students who professed faith in Christ, with testimonies of deliverance from despair, addiction, and shame. UniteUS has reached over 100,000 college students across two dozen campuses in three years.
Religious Groups Urge Trump to Confront China Over Persecution of Christians, Uyghurs
Ahead of Trump's Xi Jinping summit, religious freedom advocates and bipartisan lawmakers are pressing the president to raise the persecution of underground Christians, Uyghur Muslims, Tibetan Buddhists, and Catholics. The detentions of Pastor Ezra Jin of Beijing's Zion Church and Uyghur scholar Ilham Tohti anchor their appeals.
Ukrainians Reaching Out for God, His Word, in the Midst of Ongoing War
Amid Russia's continued war, Ukraine has seen a spiritual surge: 106 new churches planted in four years, over 13,000 baptisms, and 160 Ukrainian-led congregations across 15 European countries. Meanwhile, Putin's forces have killed 67 clergy and destroyed more than 630 religious sites.
Pope Leo Says 'Honest Science' Is Essential, Warns Truth Itself Is Under Attack
Addressing the Vatican Observatory Foundation on May 11, Pope Leo XIV called the denial of objective truth the principal threat facing both faith and science today. He affirmed the Church's commitment to "rigorous and honest science" and warned against the reckless exploitation of people and creation.
Will President Trump's Pro-Life, Pro-Family Budget Survive the Appropriations Process?
FRC analysts Mary Beth Waddell and Chantel Hoyt review Trump's budget proposal, praising provisions barring gender-transition funding government-wide, defunding Planned Parenthood and Teen Pregnancy Prevention grants, and reinforcing pro-life riders abroad—while flagging the surprising elimination of sexual-risk-avoidance education as a setback.
Could Elon Musk's Empire Be Paving the Way for End-Times Technologies?
Britt Gillette argues Musk's converging ventures—Starlink's global satellite coverage, xAI's surveillance-capable Grok, Neuralink's brain-computer interface, and XMoney's programmable digital payments—are assembling the very infrastructure Revelation 13 describes for the Antichrist's worldwide rule and mark-of-the-beast economy.
How Do I Know If I'm in the Book of Life?
The late Dr. Roger Barrier explains the biblical Book of Life as God's register of those bound for heaven, drawing on Revelation 3:5. Comparing it to an ancient king's citizen registry, he assures believers Christ's promise to overcomers is emphatic: their names will never be blotted out.
Who's Training America's Pastors?
Mining Association of Theological Schools data, political scientist Ryan Burge finds U.S. seminary enrollment has held essentially flat since 2007. The Southern Baptist Convention's six seminaries dominate—training over 7,400 students with $40M in annual SBC funding—while mainline programs like the UCC graduated fewer than 90 last year.
China Fears the One Thing It Cannot Control—The Explosive Growth of Christianity
With Chinese Christians estimated as high as 130 million—surpassing CCP membership—Beijing has intensified its "Sinicization" campaign, rewriting Scripture, banning minors from churches, removing Bible apps, and imprisoning pastors like Wang Yi. Yet underground churches continue multiplying despite AI-driven surveillance and state pressure.
Most Americans Say Religion Plays a Positive Role in Society: Pew
A new Pew Research Center survey finds 55% of U.S. adults view religion's social influence positively, while 52% say conservative Christians push values too far in government and 48% say the same of secular liberals. Belief that religion is gaining influence hit its highest point since 2002.
Chinese Communists Perverting the Bible and Turning Jesus into a Murderer
With 130 million Chinese Christians now outnumbering Communist Party members, Beijing is rewriting Scripture itself—including a textbook revision of John 8 in which Jesus stones the adulterous woman and calls Himself a sinner. Bibles for children and Bible apps have been forcibly removed nationwide.
Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen Convicted of Hate Speech for Biblical View on Homosexuality
Finland's Supreme Court convicted MP Päivi Räsänen and Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola of hate speech in a 3-2 ruling over a 2004 church booklet on biblical sexuality, fining her €1,800. Backed by ADF International, Räsänen plans to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
Why Do Progressive Churches Keep Hosting Drag Shows?
Citing recent drag performances at Hillhurst United Church, St. Charles Avenue Baptist, and Saint John's University, the article argues progressive Christianity has elevated affirmation into its central gospel. Critics warn that celebrating what Scripture historically called sin signals biblical authority is now treated as negotiable.
Iraqi Christian Woman Wins Legal Battle Over State-Imposed Muslim Religious Identity
With ADF International's backing, an Iraqi court allowed "Maryam," raised Christian but automatically reclassified Muslim under Article 26(2) of Iraq's National Card Law after her mother remarried a Muslim, to correct her official religious status—a potential precedent for Christians across the Middle East.
One of the Worst Blood Libels Ever to Appear in the Modern Press
The article assails a Nicholas Kristof New York Times opinion column accusing Israeli forces of systematic sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees, including a "trained rape dogs" claim. It contrasts the disputed sourcing with an Israeli commission's 10,000-photo report documenting Hamas's October 7 sexual atrocities.
Christian Ministry Banned from Ohio County's Foster Care Program Awarded $120K in Settlement
Montgomery County, Ohio agreed to pay Alliance Defending Freedom $120,460 after excluding Gracehaven—a Christian ministry serving sex-trafficking victims—from foster care contracts over its faith-based hiring. The settlement extends Gracehaven's contract through 2027, citing the Supreme Court's Carson v. Makin precedent.
'God's Design': TN Declares June 'Nuclear Family Month' Rejecting LGBTQ 'Pride Month'
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed House Joint Resolution 182 designating June 2026 as "Nuclear Family Month," defining the family as "one husband, one wife, and any biological, adopted, or fostered children." Sponsors cited fatherlessness statistics tied to youth suicide, dropouts, and incarceration.
Northern Ireland Pastor Convicted for Preaching John 3:16 Near 'Buffer Zone'
A Northern Ireland judge convicted 78-year-old retired Baptist pastor Clive Johnston and fined him £450 for preaching a John 3:16 sermon on a sidewalk near Coleraine's Causeway Hospital, ruling it violated abortion buffer-zone law. Franklin Graham condemned the verdict; The Christian Institute is weighing an appeal.
Is ChatGPT Refusing to Read Genesis 2 Because of Its Content?
After viral videos accused ChatGPT of refusing to recite Genesis 2's account of male and female creation, a Christian Post test found the chatbot blocks full chapters of any copyrighted Bible translation. The restriction lifts when users request the public-domain King James Version.
Week of 05/09/2026
View full roundup →The Purpose of Christian Counseling in a Disconnected and Hurting World
In this article, Dr. Brian Fidler explains that Christian counseling serves as a vital tool for healing in a fractured world. By combining biblical truth with professional psychotherapy, it helps individuals and families address deep-seated wounds, resolve discord, and reflect Christ’s restorative power through healthy, thriving relationships.
Palm Scans And Prophecy: Are We Closer To The 'Mark' Than We Think?
The article explores the rise of palm-biometric payments, noting their convenience and security. However, it draws parallels to biblical prophecy in Revelation 13, warning that such technology could eventually evolve into a centralized system of "permission-based" commerce, potentially compromising individual privacy and freedom to opt out.
Apostle Peter vs. modern Catholicism: Whose view on assurance is right?
The article argues that the Apostle Peter championed the assurance of salvation through Christ’s sacrifice, contrasting this with Catholicism’s "contingency apparatus." Author Dan Delzell claims Catholic focus on mortal sin and "growth in justification" creates unhealthy fear, whereas Peter’s teachings emphasize an eternal inheritance that never fades.
Bombshell Decision in Louisiana Lawsuit Forces FDA to Reinstate In-Person Requirement for Mifepristone
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appealshas ordered the FDA to reinstate in-person medical requirements for mifepristone. This stays a previous decision allowing mail-order abortions via telehealth. The ruling follows a Louisiana lawsuit challenging the safety and legality of out-of-state virtual abortion suppliers.
Perkins: New Report Thaws the Chill of Bias Against Christians
A new Department of Justice report, led by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, alleges pervasive anti-Christian bias within the federal government. The 550-page document details "worldview" clashes over gender and abortion, claiming the previous administration pressured Christian foster agencies and used the FACE Act to marginalize religious dissenters.
Uncovering systematic culture of anti-Christian bias in federal government
Tony Perkins discusses a 550-page Department of Justice report alleging systemic anti-Christian bias within the federal government. The document claims the previous administration marginalized believers regarding abortion and gender ideology, using federal power to penalize religious convictions. It calls for new safeguards to protect First Amendment freedoms.
Texas Judge Allows Muslim City - Islam's Growth And America's Future
A Texas judge ruled to allow the construction of "The Meadow," a 400-acre Muslim-centric community in Texas. While legally settled, the project has sparked national debate regarding the growth of Islam in America and the compatibility of traditional Sharia interpretations with Western constitutional values like free speech and gender equality.
No more doxxing small donors? SCOTUS ruling for pro-life groups could boost political donations
A recent unanimous Supreme Court ruling protecting pro-life donor privacy may invalidate FEC rules requiring platforms like ActBlue and WinRed to disclose small-dollar donors. Challenged by a Texas GOP official, the ruling suggests that compelled disclosure unconstitutionally burdens First Amendment rights, even without proof of specific harassment.
Supreme Court Rules for Pro-Life Centers: 'The Gov't Has No Business Harassing Pro-Life Ministries'
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that First Choice Women's Resource Centers can challenge a New Jersey subpoena in federal court. The state sought private donor data, which the Court found could create a "chilling effect" on association, protecting the ministry from potential government harassment.
DOJ Uncovers Numerous Ways the Biden Admin 'Devastated the Lives of Many Christian Americans'
A report from the Trump administration's Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias claims the Biden administration penalized Christians over traditional views on abortion and gender. The DOJ alleges aggressive persecutions and harsher sentencing for pro-life activists, vowing to restore religious liberty for Americans of faith.
Florida police officer spends nearly an hour talking man off bridge through prayer
NY Post - Florida police officer spends nearly an hour talking man off bridge through prayer - Jacksonville Police Officer Antonio Richardson, who is also a pastor, spent 40 minutes talking a man down from the Dames Point Bridge in Florida. Using prayer and empathy, Richardson convinced the individual to step to safety. The emotional rescue ended in a hug before the man received further help.
'This is a turning point': Iranian Christians using time of war to share the Gospel
Amidst the war in Iran, underground Christians are finding unique opportunities to share the Gospel. Ministry leaders report that government preoccupation with conflict has eased surveillance on house churches, allowing for increased Bible distribution and outreach as citizens contemplate eternity during the ongoing national chaos.
Family Research Council Fully Supports Louisiana in Abortion Drug Case Now Before the U.S. Supreme Court
The Family Research Council(FRC) announced its full support for Louisiana in an ongoing Supreme Court case regarding abortion medication. FRC President Tony Perkins criticized the FDA’s "dangerous" mail-order policies, urging the Court to uphold state authority to protect the unborn following a temporary order allowing mail-order access.
Did the founders create a Christian nation? No, but religion did shape their thinking
The U.S. founders did not create a legally Christian nation, but religion deeply influenced their philosophy. Most were "theistic rationalists" rather than strict deists or orthodox Christians, viewing faith as essential for a virtuous citizenry while establishing a secular government that prioritized religious freedom and Enlightenment principles.
Christian School That Was Punished for Stand Against Trans Athletes in Girls' Sports Gets the Last Laugh
Mid Vermont Christian School received a $566,000 settlement after the Vermont Principals’ Association (VPA) banned them for refusing to play against a transgender athlete. A federal appeals court found the VPA's expulsion hostile toward the school’s religious beliefs, leading to the financial payout and a ban on future exclusions.
"I like the IDEA of Religion."
Ryan Burge explores a recent surge in "religious importance" among young men, noting a gap between belief and behavior. While more young men value religion ideologically, their church attendance remains low. This shift suggests they "like the idea" of religion as a cultural or political identity without active participation.
Christian school banned from sporting events for refusing to compete against trans athlete awarded $566K settlement
The Vermont Principals’ Association agreed to pay Mid Vermont Christian Schoola $566,000 settlement after banning them from state-sponsored sports. The school was expelled in 2023 for refusing to play against a team with a transgender athlete, citing religious beliefs. Ongoing litigation continues regarding the school's exclusion from state tuition programs.
Israeli Settlers Storm Christian Village of Taybeh, Establish Illegal Outpost in Escalating Campaign of Forced Displacement
On May 4, 2026, The Vulnerable People Projectreported that Israeli settlers established an illegal outpost in Taybeh, a historic Christian village in the West Bank. Activists warn this land seizure and resident intimidation constitute "religious cleansing" aimed at erasing the region's ancient Christian presence.
Study shows Gen Z moving toward faith — and away from it. Wait. What?
George Barna’s 2026 report reveals Gen Z is spiritually searching but inconsistent. While Bible reading and Christian identification have risen, biblical worldview remains at 1%. Shifting views on marriage and socialism suggest a "complicated" trend where religious behaviors are increasing, yet foundational biblical beliefs continue to decline.
Who Needs Critics When Christian Apologists Undermine Genesis?
The article criticizes apologist William Lane Craig for dismissing young-earth creationism and reinterpreting Genesis. It argues that compromising on a literal Adam and a young earth undermines biblical authority, sin’s origin, and the Gospel. The author presents ten scientific and theological arguments to defend a traditional, literal reading of Scripture.
A humanoid robot becomes Buddhist monk in South Korea ahead of Buddha’s birthday
A humanoid robot named Gabi was ordained as an honorary monk at Seoul’s Jogye Temple. Joining the faith ahead of Buddha’s birthday, the robot is expected to serve as a ceremonial figure throughout the festive season, marking a unique intersection of ancient tradition and modern technology in South Korea.
Egypt Placed on 'Special Watch List' for Persecuting Christians
Egypt has been placed on a Special Watch List due to rising Christian persecution. Despite constitutional guarantees of religious freedom, believers face community-level discrimination, mob violence, and state-sanctioned hurdles. Issues include blasphemy law misuse, restricted church permits, and the government’s refusal to recognize religious conversions, particularly in southern Egypt.
Planned Parenthood ‘Supercharges’ Its Trans Procedures - with Help from Taxpayers
The article claims Planned Parenthood is rapidly expanding "gender-affirming care" to offset lost abortion revenue. It reports a 40% spike in transgender-related services, arguing these procedures create long-term chemical dependence. Critics like Senator Josh Hawley are now pushing to block federal taxpayer funding for the organization.
AI and a Biblical Worldview
In this interview, Albert Mohler argues that AI must not rival human agency or dignity. While acknowledging benefits like medical advancements, he warns against AI-generated sermons and job displacement, emphasizing that Christians must defend the unique, God-given "image of God" inherent only in humanity.
Nicaragua Continues its Unrelenting Campaign to Eliminate Religious Freedom
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) reports that Nicaragua’s Ortega-Murillo regime is systematically eliminating religious freedom. Through arbitrary arrests, closing NGOs, and weaponizing treason laws, the government targets Catholic and Protestant leaders. USCIRF recommends designating Nicaragua as a "Country of Particular Concern" due to these escalating human rights violations.
Study shows Gen Z moving toward faith — and away from it. Wait. What?
A new report by George Barna reveals that while Gen Z shows increased spiritual interest—with more identifying as Christian and reading the Bible—their foundational biblical worldview remains at just 1%. The data suggests a generation that is spiritually searching but increasingly aligned with socialism and non-traditional views on marriage.
Why Is Satan Depicted as a Goat?
The depiction of Satan as a goat stems from a blend of biblical parables, such as the separation of sheep and goats in Matthew 25, and pagan influences like the Greek god Pan. Over centuries, occult imagery like Baphomet and the Sabbatic Goat solidified this association in popular culture.
'Gender affirming care' providers openly advertise their insurance billing fraud: report
The medical advocacy group Do No Harm reportsthat gender-affirming care providers are allegedly committing insurance fraud. The report claims groups use "non-F64" billing codes to bypass Medicaid restrictions and secure reimbursement for youth transitions. Consequently, the DOJ is seeking to reinstate subpoenas to investigate these billing practices.
Targeted Sanctions as a Key U.S. Foreign Policy Tool to Promote Religious Freedom
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom(USCIRF) highlights targeted sanctions, including visa denials and asset freezes, as critical tools for holding religious freedom violators accountable. Its 2026 report urges the U.S. to apply these measures against perpetrators in countries like Afghanistan, China, India, and Nicaragua.
'Religious discrimination': Greg Abbott threatens to pull state funding from Texas city over Islamic event
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has threatened to withdraw over $500,000 in state funding from Grand Prairie over a private Muslim-centric event at a city-owned waterpark. Officials claim the event’s "modest" dress code and religious focus constitute illegal discrimination, while organizers defend it as a standard private rental open to all.
Worship attendance at churches up for the first time in decades, according to new report
For the first time in 25 years, U.S. church attendancehas increased, according to the Hartford Institute for Religion Research. Driven by pandemic-era adaptations and a rise in online giving, median attendance rose from 65 to 70. While not a full "revival," the data suggests a shift toward institutional stabilization and resilience.
Mike Johnson says Americans' rights ‘do not come from gov’t,’ but ‘God Himself’
During a National Day of Prayer event, House Speaker Mike Johnson asserted that American rights originate from God, not the government. Referencing the Declaration of Independence, he described it as a "national statement of faith" and emphasized that prayer has been foundational to the nation's DNA since its inception.
Pro-Life Partnerships Launch Major National PSA Campaign to Expand Awareness of Abortion Pill Reversal
Cogency Strategic, National Religious Broadcasters, and Heartbeat International have launched a national PSA campaign to promote Abortion Pill Reversal (APR). The initiative uses video ads and digital resources to inform women that the abortion pill process may be reversible, connecting them to immediate medical support via abortionpillreversal.com.
Who Marries Whom? Faith, Partners, and the Unequally Yoked
New data from Pew shows that while most Americans marry within their faith, religious importance varies. Hindus and evangelicals are most likely to have same-faith partners. Interestingly, couples sharing a religious background discuss faith significantly more often than interfaith couples, who rarely discuss religion at all.
Apostle Peter vs. modern Catholicism: Whose view on assurance is right?
Dan Delzell argues that the Apostle Peter taught "assurance of salvation" through Christ’s finished work, contrasting this with Catholicism's "contingency apparatus." He claims the Catholic focus on mortal sin and merit creates unhealthy fear, whereas Peter’s writings emphasize an eternal inheritance that is "under lock and key" for believers.
Scandalous: Why Is A Church Promoting Assisted Suicide?
The article criticizes Gilmore Park United Church for hosting a speaker on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), viewing it as a betrayal of Christian sanctity-of-life values. It argues that the church's "theological drift" mirrors Canada’s rising euthanasia rates, where death is increasingly treated as a solution to suffering.
What Does the Bible Say about Cremation?
The Bible contains no specific command for or against cremation. While traditional Jewish and early Christian practices favored burial, Scripture emphasizes that God can resurrect any body, regardless of its state. Ultimately, the decision is a personal preference often driven by cost, convenience, or family tradition rather than sin.
Southern Baptists see attendance, baptism gains amid membership declines
In 2025, Southern Baptists reported a 5% increase in baptisms and a 3.6% rise in weekly attendance, marking several years of growth in engagement. However, overall membership declined for the 19th consecutive year, falling to 12.3 million as churches continue to purge inactive records and close.
Josh Hawley says America was 'founded on the Gospel of Jesus Christ'
Senator Josh Hawley told seminary students that America was founded on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, not "Enlightenment secularism." He argued the nation face a "spiritual crisis" involving abortion, family decline, and economic struggles, calling for a "Christian economy" and for believers to unapologetically influence the public square.
WATCH the 75th National Day of Prayer: 'Glorify God Among the Nations'
The 75th National Day of Prayer, themed "Glorify God Among the Nations," coincides with America's 250th anniversary. The event focuses on intergenerational unity and spiritual awakening, particularly among Gen Z. National leaders and figures like Mike Johnson and Will Graham gathered to encourage "holy habits" of prayer and intercession for the country.
The Pastors Who Want To Rewrite Christianity
The article from Prophecy News Watch critiques progressive pastors, like Anna Flowers, who challenge the biblical doctrine of Christ’s exclusivity. It argues that reinterpreting "the way" as one of many paths undermines the Gospel's core, trading historical orthodoxy for moral relativism and rendering the necessity of the cross obsolete.
Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen appeals to European Court of Human Rights after guilty verdict over Bible pamphlet
Finnish MP Päivi Räsänenis appealing to the European Court of Human Rights after the Finnish Supreme Court found her guilty of hate speech. The conviction stems from a 2004 pamphlet discussing homosexuality, which the court ruled insulted a minority group. Räsänen argues the verdict violates free speech.
Catholic counselor sues Oregon over $90k fine for not 'blessing' client's lesbian relationship
Catholic counselor Frank Canepa is suing Oregon after being fined nearly $90,000 for refusing to affirm a client’s same-sex relationship. Canepa argues the fine violates his First Amendment rights, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling that protects professional speech from viewpoint discrimination based on religious beliefs.
More Than 1,000 Baptized at California’s Pirate’s Cove: It’s a ‘Spiritual Awakening’
In May 2026, over 1,000 people were baptized at Pirate’s Cove in California during the fourth-annual Baptize California event. Led by Pastor Mark Francey, the multi-church gathering echoes the historic Jesus Movement, with organizers citing a post-pandemic "spiritual awakening" and a growing hunger for faith and unity.
Banned for Protecting Girls’ Sports, Vt. Pays Christian School $566K Settlement
Vermont paid Mid Vermont Christian School a $566,000 settlement after banning them for two years. The school was originally sanctioned for forfeiting a girls' basketball game against a team with a transgender athlete. A court order reinstated the school, though litigation against the state board of education continues.