Canadian Supreme Court refuses to hear appeals over worship restrictions on Christian churches
The Supreme Court of Canada has declined to hear appeals from churches in Ontario and British Columbia that were challenging pandemic restrictions on in-person worship. The churches had been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars for violating gathering limits. @ChristianPost_com
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Half of Gen Zers says their life was 'transformed' by the Bible's message study
A new report reveals that while younger generations of Americans are less religious and engaged with the Bible than their older counterparts, roughly half of them credit the Bible’s message for transforming their lives. @ChristianPost_com
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Death toll in Maui wildfires rises to 93 local churches provide aid amid their own suffering
As the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century has claimed 93 lives in Maui, Hawaii, with the toll expected to rise as search efforts continue, local churches are providing help despite having suffered themselves. @ChristianPost_com
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7 Christian denominations that don't allow women to serve as pastor
Here are seven examples of Christian denominations in the United States that do not allow women to serve in the role of pastor or priest. They include multiple Protestant sects, as well as older Churches.   @ChristianPost_com
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Christian groups raise alarm over 2 bills in Pakistan increasing punishments for blasphemy
Two bills passed in Pakistan’s legislature have raised concerns among Christian and civil society groups. The Criminal Laws (Amendment) Act 2023 increases punishment for blasphemy offenses, while the National Commission for Minorities Bill 2023 fails to adequately safeguard minority rights. @ChristianPost_com
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‘By God’s grace’ Harvest Kumulani undamaged by wildfires, working to help members, community who've suffered losses
A church in Maui that's part of Pastor Greg Laurie’s Harvest Christian Fellowship network has not been damaged by the wildfires that destroyed over 2,000 structures and killed nearly 100 people. @ChristianPost_com
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Karine Jean-Pierre defends Biden after criticism for 'no comment' response to fatal Maui wildfires
President Joe Biden and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre are defending his response to the wildfires in Hawaii after he caused outcry for responding with “no comment” when asked about the situation over the weekend. @ChristianPost_com
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Tribal Christians in Manipur plan mass burial for victims of violence
A tribal group representing the Christian Kuki-Zo community in the northeast Indian state of Manipur is preparing to hold the mass burial of victims killed in the ongoing ethnic violence, a decision that has ignited fresh tensions and violence. @ChristianPost_com
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'A miracle' Maui church untouched as wildfires torch surroundings
As part of what a local religious leader describes as a “miracle,” a Catholic Church in Maui still stands after wildfires ravaged its surroundings. @ChristianPost_com
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Second California school district adopts parental notification policy for kids suffering from gender confusion
A California school district enacted a policy requiring staff to inform parents if their child requests to identify as the opposite sex on the heels of violent threats that resulted in an arrest over a similar policy at another district in the state. @ChristianPost_com
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Tim Keller remembered by thousands gathered at St. Patrick's Cathedral 'Extraordinary servant'
Pastor and author Tim Keller was remembered for his deep wisdom, passion for encouraging others to grow in their faith, and for living the life of an “extraordinary servant” whose greatest love was sharing the Gospel. @ChristianPost_com
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At least 8 churches set on fire by mob in Pakistan over blasphemy allegations
A frenzied mob on Wednesday descended upon a Christian colony in Pakistan’s Punjab province, attacking and ransacking as many as eight churches, setting them on fire and vandalizing adjoining buildings. @ChristianPost_com
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Brazilian mom fined, threatened with loss of son's custody for homeschooling
A Christian mother in Santa Catarina, Brazil, is facing legal fines and has been threatened with loss of her son’s custody because she withdrew him from public school in favor of homeschooling.  @ChristianPost_com
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Target quarterly report reveals drop in sales amid backlash to LGBT products
Major retail chain Target has reported a decline in quarterly sales for the first time in six years as the company faced backlash after promoting LGBT related products during pride month.  @ChristianPost_com
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Willie McLaurin resigns as interim SBC Executive Committee president over false credentials
Willie McLaurin, the interim president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, has stepped down from position after it was revealed that he had false credentials. @ChristianPost_com
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Nicaraguan court orders seizure of top Jesuit-run university and its assets
A Nicaraguan judge ordered the confiscation of all assets belonging to the Central American University, a highly regarded Jesuit-run institution. The seizure occurs amid escalating government action against Catholic clergy and church-related organizations. @ChristianPost_com
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'Basic safeguards' or 'baseless attack'? Activists react to 5th Circuit abortion pill ruling
A federal appeals court ruling this week that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration must restore certain safeguards for chemical abortion drugs has prompted reactions from pro-life and pro-choice advocacy groups.  @ChristianPost_com
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Is it ever OK to lie? Pastors and theologians respond
In a world where the truth is often tainted and an occasional white lie may seem more ethical than telling a brutally honest truth, many believers may wonder if exceptions exist to the Ten Commandments' prohibition on lying — or bearings a false witness. @ChristianPost_com
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Over 100 arrested after churches burned in Pakistan over blasphemy allegations
Police in Pakistan have arrested more than 100 people for attacking at least 21 churches and vandalizing dozens of homes in Pakistan’s Punjab province over the allegations that two Christian men had desecrated a copy of the Quran, Islam’s holy book. @ChristianPost_com
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Israel rejects prominent Evangelical Zionist group’s clergy visas, threatening future operations
Israel's interior ministry has reportedly stopped issuing visas to prominent Evangelical Zionist organizations, including the influential International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem, threatening the future operations of these groups in the country. @ChristianPost_com
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Earthquakes hit Southern California as Tropical Storm Hilary brings historic flooding
A series of earthquakes rattled Southern California, coinciding with the landfall of Tropical Storm Hilary, which brought record rainfall and flooding to the region. @ChristianPost_com
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