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Misconduct lawsuit against New York City church dismissed following investigation
A complainant has dropped a lawsuit filed against a New York City church over allegations of abuse and failure to properly respond to the accusations after a third-party investigation could not substantiate the claims.
Arizona man threatened with arrest after sharing Christian beliefs at Christmas festival: attorneys
Arizona city officials allegedly threatened a local resident with arrest after he and a group of friends attempted to share their Christian beliefs during a Christmas festival, which First Liberty Institute says infringed on the man’s right to religious expression.
University of Washington wrong to punish professor for parodying school policy: appeals court
A University of Washington professor cannot be punished for making fun of a school policy in his syllabus, an appeals court panel has ruled.
Pastor shuts down church without warning congregants
A Tennessee pastor who reportedly shut down his church, seized control of the congregation’s cash and real estate, then took up another preaching job in a different town has agreed to return control of the church’s assets to the congregation following pushback from members.
Former police officer arrested for sharing meme after Charlie Kirk shooting sues sheriff
A retired police officer who spent 37 days in jail after posting a meme on Facebook about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against a Tennessee sheriff and his county.
US to boost Christian hospitals in Nigeria amid efforts to protect believers from violence
The United States has signed a $5.1 billion five-year bilateral health agreement with Nigeria, directing substantial new funding toward Christian faith-based healthcare providers in an effort to expand health services and protect vulnerable Christian populations. The move marks a new phase in U.S.-Nigeria cooperation under the America First Global Health Strategy.
'A declaration of vengeance': US strikes ISIS targets in Syria after 3 Americans were killed
The United States launched military strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday in response to the killing of three Americans during a counterterrorism operation. The offensive aimed to destroy IS (also known as ISIS) infrastructure believed to be linked to the Dec. 13 attack.
5 Christians sentenced to combined 50 years in Iranian prison: advocacy orgs
Five Iranian Christians have been sentenced to a combined 50 years in prison for religious activities, including prayer, baptism and distributing Bibles, according to watchdog organizations.
Pastors urged to carry on Charlie Kirk's 'torch' and preach against abortion
A new coalition letter backed by notable Christian conservatives is urging pastors to speak clearly on abortion and the sacredness of unborn lives, especially at a time when churches are experiencing a reported uptick in attendance following Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
SWAT teams carry out mass arrests of Christians in China: report
More than 1,000 police, SWAT and paramilitary units carried out a crackdown on Christian churches across at least 12 congregations for days in Yayang Town, Zhejiang province, detaining hundreds, according to a watchdog report.
This week in Christian history: First recorded Christmas celebration; ‘Amazing Grace’ hymn writer dies
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the first recorded Christmas celebration, the death of "Amazing Grace" writer John Newton and the ordination of Henry Budd.
Travel: Beyond the campus in Lubbock
In northwest Texas, the geography and climate of the High Plains have always imposed discipline. Early settlement on this flat, dry and exposed tableland depended on ranching practices that conserved scarce water and crops suited to an unforgiving climate. Lubbock developed within those constraints and continues to reflect them.
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