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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Vows Hearings on CAIR and Islamic Law Concerns in Texas

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has reaffirmed plans to hold Senate hearings examining concerns over Islamic law and a proposed Muslim-focused development. Last month, Patrick said he would direct the Senate State Affairs Committee to convene a hearing to prevent Sharia Law.

Bible App Usage in Latin America Reaches Historic High in Early 2026
Digital engagement with Scripture across Latin America reached record-breaking levels during the first quarter of 2026, signaling sustained spiritual interest rather than a temporary New Year’s spike. Usage data from early January reflects a dramatic rise.
Illinois School District Sued Over Alleged Discrimination Against Christian Good News Clubs
An Illinois school district is facing a federal lawsuit alleging that it unfairly restricted access for Christian Good News Clubs compared to secular student organizations.
Strong Cross-Generational Support for Faith Themes in Film and Television, Survey Finds
The 2026 Faith & Entertainment Index suggests that most Americans are receptive to the inclusion of religious themes in movies and television.

Less Than One-Third of Protestant Churchgoers Read the Bible Daily, Study Shows

Fewer than one in three Protestants who attend church at least once a month say they read the Bible every day, according to new findings from Lifeway Research. The report, released Tuesday, draws from Lifeway’s State of Discipleship study, which surveyed 2,130 Protestant churchgoers online between March 19 and March 26, 2025.

HHS Invites Faith-Based Addiction Recovery Groups to Apply for Federal Funding
HHS is urging faith-based addiction recovery groups to seek federal funding after Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expanded eligibility, with a SAMHSA official telling The Christian Post the agency is eager to partner with religious organizations on behavioral health efforts.
‘10,000 American Pastors Signed a Petition for Us,’ Korean Pastor Says After Prison Release
Pastor Son Hyun-bo of the World Church in Busan, South Korea, spoke at an emergency prayer meeting held at his church after being released from prison following a court ruling on Jan. 30. Citing Psalm 35:1, he said, “Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me.”
U.S. Boosts Nigeria’s Fight Against Islamist Extremists With 200 Troops
The United States is preparing to send 200 military personnel to Nigeria to assist in training local forces battling Islamist extremist groups The deployment will take place in stages over the coming weeks. The American troops are expected to operate from several locations across Nigeria, focusing on instruction, coordination and operational support.