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Trump Warns “Godless Communists” Would “Close Your Churches” if They Regain Power

President Donald Trump declared that America must remain “one nation under God” as he warned that “Godless communists” threaten the country’s religious heritage and future.

California Parents Sue School District Over LGBT Lessons After Supreme Court Ruling
California parents have filed a federal lawsuit against a school district, alleging officials refused to let them opt their young children out of LGBT-related classroom instruction.
Can Western Civilization Be Saved? ARC Speakers Say Christianity Is the Answer
If day one of the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference focused on the deconstruction of Western civilization, day two turned to the equally challenging question: what will it take to rebuild it?
Skillet’s ‘Monster’ Becomes First Christian Song to Reach 1 Billion Spotify Streams
Christian rock band Skillet is celebrating a major career milestone while preparing to launch new music and a nationwide anniversary tour. The band announced that its new single, “Scream,” will be released on July 10.

UMC Removes Asbury Seminary From Approved Schools Over Sexuality Dispute

The United Methodist Church has removed Asbury Theological Seminary from its list of approved schools for ordination candidates, ending a relationship amid ongoing disagreements over biblical teaching on marriage and sexuality. The UMC’s University Senate voted to remove Asbury from its list of approved theological institutions.

PCA General Assembly Rejects Overture to Allow Women as Ordained Deacons
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America rejected a proposal to allow women to serve as ordained deacons during its annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. Delegates voted against Overture 37, which proposed amending the PCA’s Book of Church Order to remove the word “men” from the qualifications for deacons.
Christian Groups Warn UK Conversion Therapy Bill Could Criminalize Parents and Pastors
Christian organizations in the United Kingdom are raising concerns over proposed legislation banning so-called “conversion therapy,” warning that the measure could criminalize parents, pastors and others engaged in ordinary conversations about sexuality and gender. The Evangelical Alliance and The Christian Institute both criticized draft legislation.
Evangelical Group Urges Christians to Engage Muslims With the Gospel: “We Need to Be Bold for Christ”
The Evangelical Alliance has encouraged Christians across the U.K. to engage more confidently with Islam, warning against both fear and indifference while highlighting growing opportunities to share the Gospel with Muslim neighbors, colleagues and communities. The call came during a webinar titled "Islam: challenges, questions and gospel opportunities."