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Religious Freedom vs. Anti-Discrimination Protections Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is under scrutiny for allegedly violating anti-discrimination laws by denying spousal health benefits to a gay employee’s husband. Civil and religious rights groups argue that the agency’s religious beliefs do not exempt it from complying with federal and state employment laws. This legal battle, currently before
$31.5M Settlement Reached in High-Profile Abuse Case Rock Church has paid $3 million to settle a civil lawsuit related to the 2022 death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack, a case that sparked outrage over institutional failures. The total $31.5 million settlement includes $10 million each from the city and county of San Diego, and $8.5 million
The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother of three, has intensified debate over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Good was killed by ICE agent Jonathan Ross on January 7 during “Operation Metro Surge” in Minneapolis. She was shot three times while driving away from the enforcement scene, raising questions
Court Rules in Favor of Mary Jones After Lengthy Legal Battle A Washington state appeals court has dismissed disgraced pastor Micahn Carter’s defamation lawsuit against his former church secretary, Mary Jones. In a unanimous decision on December 30, the court ruled that Jones’ 2021 blog post about a “nonconsensual and horribly traumatic event” did not
A Community Forever Changed The Texas Hill Country is still reeling from the catastrophic July 4 floods that swept through Kerr County, claiming over 100 lives. Among the dead were 25 girls and two counselors from Camp Mystic, a nearly century-old Christian camp in Hunt. The floods devastated homes, churches, and landmarks along the Guadalupe
Church-Led Program Aims to Break the Cycle Pennsylvania has one of the highest recidivism rates in the U.S., with over 50% of formerly incarcerated people rearrested or reincarcerated. In response, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Scranton is launching Cypress House Bakery, a job-training program designed to give formerly incarcerated individuals a second chance. The initiative
A former theology professor is suing Baptist News Global (BNG), claiming the outlet falsely accused him of sexual misconduct during an abuse scandal involving Truett McConnell University in Georgia. Jeremy Lyon, who taught Old Testament and Hebrew, says BNG defamed him in June 2025 reports by publishing fabricated claims of sexual abuse. The lawsuit states
Elevation Church, led by Pastor Steven Furtick, has announced the launch of Elevation College in fall 2026, marking a decisive move away from its Southern Baptist roots and toward Pentecostal alignment. The Charlotte megachurch will partner with Southeastern University (SEU), a Florida-based Christian university affiliated with the Assemblies of God, to offer accredited ministry degrees
Audio Content Returns After Five-Year Hiatus More than five years after sexual abuse allegations surfaced against apologist Ravi Zacharias, over 160 of his recorded talks and lectures are being sold online. The newly launched Ravi Zacharias Library, run by family members, offers audio recordings priced between $3.50 and $10. The relaunch has sparked sharp criticism
Episcopal leaders are urging peace and accountability after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela and the removal of President Nicolás Maduro. Many in the Episcopal Church are expressing concern over the legality of the operation, even as some Venezuelans celebrate a new chapter for their country. Church leaders are calling for prayers, congressional oversight, and
A federal judge in Texas has ruled that Americans United for Separation of Church and State cannot intervene in a Johnson Amendment lawsuit challenging restrictions on churches’ political speech. The group had sought to defend the IRS rule, which bars tax-exempt nonprofits from endorsing political candidates. But U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker said the
Hobby Lobby founder and CEO David Green has given $7 million to help rebuild the sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, a significant step in the church’s $95 million fundraising effort. The donation comes 18 months after a devastating fire destroyed the historic 134-year-old building in July 2024. A Transformative Gift Following a Tragic Loss The
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