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Nearly All Protestant Pastors Say Their Churches Welcome People With Disabilities, Study Finds

Nearly all U.S. Protestant pastors and churchgoers believe people with disabilities would feel welcomed and included in their congregations, according to a new Lifeway Research study.

Massachusetts Allows Abortions After 24 Weeks Under New Law
Massachusetts has removed its 24-week gestational limit on abortion after Democratic Gov. Maura Healey signed House Bill 5595 into law, joining 10 other states in allowing abortion at any point in pregnancy.
McKinney City Council Approves Large-Scale Mosque Development Despite Concerns
A Texas pastor and his son joined dozens of residents in voicing opposition to a proposed Islamic complex in McKinney, a suburb north of Dallas. Despite the objections, the McKinney City Council approved the McKinney Islamic Association’s site plan.
Sudanese Pastor Among 7 Executed by Armed Group in Nuba Mountains
A Sudanese pastor was among seven people killed in apparent extrajudicial executions after being detained by an armed faction in the Nuba Mountains town of Heban.

40 Anti-Christian Attacks Reported in July as Germany, France Lead Europe

More than 40 anti-Christian incidents were recorded across Europe in July, targeting churches, religious symbols, clergy and individual believers. The Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe (OIDAC Europe) documented “40 anti-Christian hate crimes targeting Christian places of worship and individuals.”

Evangelical Group Welcomes $2 Billion U.S. Faith-Based Health Initiative to Reach 7 Million
The National Association of Evangelicals welcomed a U.S. government plan to direct nearly $2 billion in health and humanitarian assistance through faith-based organizations, saying the move reinforces the importance of global compassion work. The State Department said Aug. 6 that the funding marks the largest allocation of global health foreign assistance.
Colombian Evangelical Churches Assess Damage After 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake
Evangelical churches across Colombia are working to determine the extent of damage after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the country Monday, as national authorities continue assessing the broader emergency. The Evangelical Confederation of Colombia (CEDECOL) has begun contacting affiliated congregations in affected regions.
Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General After Remarks on Putting God “Front and Center”
The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general after secular organizations criticized remarks in which he said “God” should be “front and center again” under the Trump administration. Blanche was confirmed Saturday in a 50-49 vote after gaining support from Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana. His nomination advanced.