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Parental Rights Legislation Passes Ohio Senate

The Ohio General Assembly has approved a bill supporting parental rights, which includes provisions for public school students to leave campus during school hours for religious instruction. The state's upper chamber passed House Bill 8 on Wednesday with a vote of 24-7, and the Ohio House has voted 57-31 to agree with the legislation.

DOJ Sues Georgia City Over Closure Attempts of Christian Homeless Organization
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a complaint against the city of Brunswick, Georgia, for its attempts to permanently shut down a Christian charity that provides services to the homeless.
Bible Taken Out of Texas School District Due to ‘Sexually Explicit’ Content Law
The head of a Texas school district has stated that the Bible had to be removed from school libraries due to a new state law prohibiting “sexually explicit material.”
Pizzeria Stands Firm on Refusal to Cater Gay Weddings Despite LGBT Backlash
The Tennessee-based Pizzeria Cortile owners Justin and Amanda Bennett stand firm in their beliefs for refusing to cater a same-sex wedding.

Global Methodist Church Denounces Killing of Three UMC Members in Nigeria

The leadership of the Global Methodist Church (GMC) has condemned the killing of three members of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Nigeria, where it has been reported that GMC members were implicated. The GMC Assembly of Bishops responded to reports of violence between groups in Munga Dosa, Nigeria, which resulted in fatalities and several homes being burned down.

Tragedy at Germany Christmas Market: 5 Dead and More Than 200 Injured
The death toll from a terror attack at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg has risen to five on Saturday. In the early evening, a man identified as Taleb Al, a Saudi-born psychiatrist, drove his rented black BMW into a crowd, injuring over 200 people.
Texas Town Receives Award for Upholding Nativity Scene from Religious Liberty Group
The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty recently honored residents of Sweetwater, Texas, for their efforts to oppose the removal of a Nativity scene outside the local courthouse. The organization announced that the citizens were the recipients of its inaugural "Tiny Tim Toast" award.
Disney Shifts Focus, Abandons Trans Narrative in New ‘Win or Lose’ Series
The Walt Disney Company has decided to delete an LGBT-related storyline from an upcoming children's program amid ongoing backlash against its support for LGBT ideology. The upcoming Pixar animated series “Win or Lose” would no longer feature the LGBT storyline.