Fired Christian Teacher Sues School District

A former gym teacher has sued a California public school district, claiming she was wrongfully fired when she refused to lie to parents about their child’s pronoun preference and hide her religious beliefs. Jessica Tapia, a Christian woman, claims in a new federal lawsuit that she was fired in January from the Jurupa Unified School District after students … Continued

‘In God We Trust’ Removed from License Plate Design

JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi is getting a new standard license plate design starting in January, featuring the magnolia that’s also on the state flag, Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday. The flower in a blue circle will replace the state seal with “In God We Trust” that’s been on the plate since 2019. The phrase sparked a federal lawsuit … Continued

Church Plans Auto Care Center for Lower Income Individuals

A Nebraska megachurch has announced plans to expand its charitable ministries to include a food pantry and an automobile repairs shop for lower-income individuals. Brookside Church of Omaha, which boasts a congregation of around 3,000 people, will expand its ministry that provides clothes for the less fortunate to include a food pantry and an “Auto … Continued

Deion Sanders’ Prayers Protected by Constitution

A religious liberty legal organization has urged the University of Colorado Boulder to uphold the free speech rights of its new football coach Deion Sanders amid a complaint from an atheist organization over his leading the team in prayer. First Liberty Institute sent a letter to the university and its leadership Tuesday to correct what … Continued

Conscience Protection Act Signed into Law

Arkansas’ Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ signing of a bill protecting religious organizations’ religious beliefs and identity from discriminatory actions has generated dueling reactions from religious freedom and LGBT advocacy groups. Sanders signed House Bill 1615, also known as the Conscience Protection Act, into law last Wednesday, banning the state government from taking “any discriminatory action … Continued

Gov. Youngkin Donates Salary to Prison Ministry

A prison ministry that was the recipient of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s first-quarter salary praised his action, saying it will help “bring the Gospel to inmates in over 350 jails and prisons worldwide.” While touring Prince William County’s Adult Detention Center on March 31, Youngkin announced his decision to donate his first quarter salary to Good News Jail … Continued

Ten Commandments in Classrooms

Tim Barton, president of WallBuilders, told the “Todd Starnes Show” it’s a “great idea.” Texas State Sen. Phil King (R) introduced a new bill in the Lone Star State to mandate the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public classroom. Barton told host Todd Starnes this new legislation seems very logical. “The Ten Commandments have been … Continued

Church Erases Medical Debt for 500 Families

A Nebraska church has helped raise over $500,000 to pay off the medical bills of local residents, with the proceeds going to help around 500 households in the surrounding community. First-Plymouth Congregational Church of Lincoln raised the total by Easter Sunday, receiving donations from around 10,000 people, many of whom did not belong to the … Continued

Gov. Who Shut Down Churches Ordered to Pay Attorney’s Fees

A federal appeals court ruled Monday that three individuals who sued the Kentucky governor for their right to assemble for worship during COVID-19 must be paid over $270,000 in attorney’s fees. Randall Daniel, Theodore Roberts, and Sally O’Boyle sued in August 2020 after they received notices logging their attendance at Maryville Baptist Church’s Easter Service … Continued

Pastor Prays for Police after Progressive Mayor Wins Election

Chicago needs to ensure its police remain motivated to curb crime and not disheartened following the election of another soft-on-crime mayor, a pastor in the city’s South Side said. “My main concern is the morale of the police department,” Pastor Corey Brooks told Fox News. “I think the police force is kind of disheartened and may … Continued

Move of the Spirit in Lexington

A revival event held in Kentucky shortly after the conclusion of the continuous Asbury University worship gathering drew around 3,500 people, with organizers planning to build upon this success. Pulse, a ministry centered on young adults based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, headed by evangelist Nick Hall, held an event on the last Sunday of February at … Continued

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