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New Transgender Policy for Minnesota High Schools Doesn’t Change Truth of God’s Design
On Thursday, the Minnesota State High School League overwhelmingly passed a measure that will allow transgender student athletes to participate in traditionally girl-only sports. The decision, read before a packed house at the MSHSL's offices in Brooklyn Center, caused an outburst of cheers and tears among supporters.
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FDA Considers Lifting Ban On Blood Donations From Homosexual Males
On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Blood Products Advisory Committee proposed a reversal of a federal government policy banning homosexual men from donating blood. The existing lifetime ban on blood donations started in the early 1980s and was established to prevent the transmission of HIV at the start of the AIDS epidemic.
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Pope Francis Seeks Inter-Faith Alliance To Stop ISIS Violence Against Middle Eastern Christians
During a weekend trip to Turkey, Pope Francis spoke out against religious persecution, and encouraged dialogue and tolerance amongst religious leaders to counteract faith-based killings in the Middle East.
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Ferguson Calms as Worldwide Protests Continue
Following Monday's grand jury decision to not indict Ferguson Police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown, the small Missouri town has seen more rioting, looting and vandalism. Prior to the decision, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon activated the state's National Guard and declared a state of emergency.
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Grand Jury Clears Officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson Shooting
On Monday, a St. Louis, Mo. grand jury chose not to indict Darren Wilson, a Caucasian police officer, in the shooting death of Michael Brown, an unarmed, 18-year-old African-American man. The decision, from three black and nine white jurors who were chosen in May, came after nearly three months and more than 70 hours of testimony from 60 different witnesses.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
