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Thursday, 15 October 2026

Former US Diplomat Misses Grandmother’s Funeral Amid South Korea Exit Ban

Former Trump administration diplomat Morse H. Tan was unable to attend his grandmother’s funeral in the United States last week because of a South Korean exit ban that has kept him in the country.

THINQ Summit Speakers Debate Islam’s Compatibility With Western Values and Christian-Muslim Relations
A Christian pastor who has spent years building relationships with Muslims and a historian who has studied Islamic history and doctrine debated whether Islam’s teachings allow the religion.
Christian Teacher Sues School After Being Fired Over Pro-Life Answer
A Christian teacher with 28 years of experience has filed a discrimination claim against a school in northeast England after being dismissed following a pro-life response to a student’s question.
Pastor Faces ‘Unlawful Entry’ Charge After Prayer Protest Outside Chinese Embassy in D.C.
The Rev. Patrick Mahoney, leader of the Christian Defense Coalition, is facing a criminal charge after refusing to leave a sidewalk outside the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Court Poised to Dismiss South Carolina UMC Lawsuits Against Nearly 70 Churches

Court Poised to Dismiss South Carolina UMC Lawsuits Against Nearly 70 Churches

A South Carolina judge is preparing to dismiss lawsuits filed by the United Methodist Church’s South Carolina Conference against nearly 70 congregations seeking to leave the denomination while retaining their properties. The conference said Tuesday that Circuit Court Judge Brian M. Gibbons had informed the parties that he intends to dismiss the cases.

Christian Group Warns California ‘Anti-Hate Speech’ Training Law Could Threaten Religious Freedom
A Christian family advocacy organization is warning that California’s new “anti-hate speech” training requirements could create conflicts for pastors, churches and Christian employees who hold traditional religious beliefs. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1803 last month, requiring California employers to include instruction.
2819 Church Draws 80,000 to AT&T Stadium for Prayer and Worship
Nearly 80,000 people gathered with Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell and 2819 Church at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday for a large-scale evening of prayer and worship. Ed Newton, senior pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, attended the event, known as “ACCESS — That Powerful Hour of Prayer.”
Satanist’s Prayer Sparks Controversy, Prompting Iowa Mayor to Review Invocation Policy
An Iowa mayor says he is reevaluating his city’s invocation policy after a satanic prayer delivered at a council meeting drew widespread attention. The Ottumwa City Council began Tuesday’s meeting with an invocation from Matthew Dalbey, a former council member who is now affiliated with The Satanic Temple of Iowa.

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