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Christian Converts in Iran Face Risk of Harsh Punishment Over Faith Activities

Several Iranian Christians sentenced for their faith have been imprisoned in recent days, with additional believers facing harsh penalties, according to Article 18, an organization that monitors religious freedom violations in Iran.

N.T. Wright Warns Against Denying or Obsessing Over Spiritual Evil
The earthly ministry of Jesus did not generate demonic activity but instead exposed hidden spiritual realities, said N. T. Wright, one of the world’s leading biblical scholars and a former Anglican bishop during a recent episode of the Ask Me Anything series.
Federal Judge Blocks Progressive Watchdog From Entering Johnson Amendment Lawsuit
A federal judge has rejected an effort by a progressive church-state watchdog organization to join a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of an Internal Revenue Service rule that restricts political activity.
Christian Rapper nobigdyl Says Instagram Restricted U.S. Access to Faith-Based Video
Christian hip-hop artist nobigdyl said Instagram recently limited access to one of his videos in the United States, claiming the platform told him the content violated “local law.”

‘Iran’s in Big Trouble,’ Trump Warns, Vowing U.S. Force if Crackdown Continues

Iran is facing its most widespread unrest in more than a decade, as Donald Trump warned that the Islamic Republic is “in big trouble” and accused its leaders of losing control of major cities. Trump said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei “is looking to go someplace,” citing Western intelligence assessments.

Indiana Church Launches $1 Million Campaign to Build Homeless Shelter
Impact Ministries, a young church plant in Indiana, has announced plans to raise $1 million to construct a new homeless shelter aimed at serving vulnerable individuals and families in its local community. The fundraising campaign began earlier this week in response to urgent needs in the area, Nicole Kolley, assistant director of the congregation said.
Appeals Court Backs Christian Ministry’s Right to Faith-Based Hiring in Washington
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a Christian ministry seeking to preserve its ability to hire only employees who agree with and live out its religious beliefs, barring Washington state from applying a nondiscrimination law to the Union Gospel Mission of Yakima's faith-based hiring decisions.
ChinaAid Warns of Escalating Religious Persecution at Wenzhou Church
A watchdog group is urging international attention as Chinese authorities reportedly move to dismantle or destroy a major church in Wenzhou, China. Hundreds of armed police were deployed Monday to surround Yayang Christian Church after authorities allegedly dispersed or detained local Christians and barred bystanders from filming events.