Christianity Daily Articles
Texas Legislature Approves Bill to Protect ‘Religious Refusal’ for Adoption Agencies
The Texas legislature has approved a bill that would allow religious adoption agencies to refuse to provide services to individuals based on their “sincerely held religious beliefs.” Gunmen Attack on Egypt's Coptic Christians Results in at Least 28 Deaths
At least 28 Coptic Christians and dozens more were injured when multiple gunmen attacked them on their way to a monastery on Friday. According to reports, eight to 10 gunmen stopped the bus in which the Coptic Christians were traveling, and forced the passengers to recite the ‘shahada,’ a ... Texas Governor Signs Bill to Protect Pastors and Their Sermons from Government Subpoenas
At a ceremony which took place at a church on Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill into law that prohibits the government from compelling clergy to testify regarding their sermons, or to produce copies of their sermons for a civil or administrative proceeding. Tennessee Sued by Same-Sex Couples for 'Natural and Ordinary Meaning' Law
Four same-sex female couples have filed a lawsuit against the state of Tennessee, arguing that a law recently passed in the state will hinder their rights as parents. Most Americans Concerned that Morality Is Declining, According to Study
Though most Americans express concern that morality is on the decline in the country, most also don’t believe that laws are an effective way to help preserve morality, according to a LifeWay Research study published earlier this month. Kentucky Court Rules Christian T-Shirt Maker Can Refuse to Print According to Religious Conscience
A Kentucky appeals court ruled on Friday that a Christian T-shirt maker did not discriminate in his refusal to print shirts promoting a gay pride event. KFAM Becomes First Licensed Foster Family Agency Focusing on Supporting Asian American Families, Children, Youth
Korean American Family Services (KFAM) became the first non-profit organization in Los Angeles that focuses on connecting Asian American foster families with Asian American children and youth to become a state licensed Foster Family Agency (FFA), the organization announced on Tuesday. Westminster Seminary California Appoints Korean American Joel Kim as Fourth President
Westminster Seminary California’s board of trustees has announced that Joel Eunil Kim will be the next president following current president Robert Godfrey’s retirement. After More than a Year of Imprisonment in Sudan, Two Christians Released
Two Christians, including one pastor, who were imprisoned in Sudan since 2015 have been released by a presidential pardon on Thursday. Fresno City Council Votes Unanimously to Display 'In God We Trust' in Chamber
With a unanimous vote on Thursday (May 11), Fresno became the largest city in California to decide to have the national motto, “In God We Trust,” displayed in its council chamber.