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Iowa Law Enables Students to Receive Religious Education in School

Iowa's Republican Governor Kim Reynolds signed House File 870 into law on Friday, allowing parents to send their children to “a course in private religious instruction that is provided by a private organization” during the school day. Reynolds approved the legislation after it passed with a 96-2 vote in the Republican-controlled House and a 47-0 vote in the Senate.

PCUSA's New Ordination Standards Raise Concerns Over Control and Exclusion
The Presbyterian Church (USA) has recently completed the final step in approving an amendment to its Book of Order that introduces questioning of clergy candidates regarding their views on LGBT ideology.
NAR Revises ‘Hate Speech’ Rules Following Pastor's Bible Verse Guilty Verdict
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has decided to amend its controversial "hate speech" rule after a Christian minister, Wilson Fauber, was penalized for sharing Bible verses on social media.
Nebraska Becomes 29th State to Ban Transgender Men from Women's Athletics
Nebraska has become the state to enact legislation requiring athletes to compete on sports teams that align with their biological sex rather than their stated gender identity.

Clint Pressley Reelected as SBC President, Defeats Protestia's David Morrill

Clint Pressley has been reappointed as President of the Southern Baptist Convention for a second term. At the SBC Annual Meeting held in Dallas, Texas, Pressley secured his victory on the first ballot with 5,567 votes, amounting to 92.64% of the votes cast. Protestia publisher David Morrill received 408 votes, accounting for 6.79% of the vote.

ERLC Hosts Panel on Southern Baptists' Public Role with Elected Officials
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission hosted an event to discuss Southern Baptists’ role in the public square with a group of elected officials. The event featured ERLC President Brent Leatherwood speaking with U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK), Ambassador-Designate Mark Walker (R-NC), and Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX).
93% of Evangelical Pastors believe in Hell, versus 45% of Mainline Leaders, Survey Finds
Findings from the National Survey of Religious Leaders show variations among clergy regarding fundamental theological issues such as perspectives on the Bible, Hell, miracles, and God's existence. When asked about belief in Hell, 93% of Evangelical pastors expressed certainty, compared to 70% of Catholic priests and 45% of Mainline Protestant leaders.
Calls for Prayer and Unity After Attack on Colombian Presidential Candidate
Colombian senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot during a political rally in Bogotá on Saturday. The shooting occurred while the senator was giving a campaign speech, and videos on social media captured the moment gunshots were heard. He was injured three times, twice in the head, and is currently in intensive care at a hospital in Colombia's capital.