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House Republicans Warn South Korea’s ‘Fake News’ Law Poses ‘Major Threat’ to Free Speech

Republican members of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee are raising concerns that South Korea’s amended “fake news” law could threaten the free speech rights of American citizens and companies.

Olivet University Receives Permanent Land-Use Approval With Strong Community Support
Olivet University has received permanent land-use approval for its Riverside Campus in Anza, California, following a unanimous vote by the Riverside County Planning Commission. The commission voted 5-0 on Aug. 5 to approve the university’s Plot Plan.
Frequent Small Group Bible Study Participants Score Far Higher in ‘Sharing Christ’
A new Lifeway Research analysis finds that Protestant churchgoers who participate more often in small group Bible studies show stronger discipleship beliefs and behaviors.
Nearly All Protestant Churches Sealed as Algerian Christians Worship Underground
Following Algeria's closure of nearly all Evangelical churches in waves of repression that began in 2017, Christians have been forced underground in what they describe as an internal exile.

McKinney City Council Approves Large-Scale Mosque Development Despite Concerns

A Texas pastor and his son joined dozens of residents in voicing opposition to a proposed Islamic complex in McKinney, a suburb north of Dallas. Despite the objections, the McKinney City Council voted 7-0 last week to approve the McKinney Islamic Association’s site plan for a roughly 32,000-square-foot development on about 5.5 acres.

Washington Therapist’s Case Against Counseling Ban Reopened After Supreme Court Decision
A federal court has reopened a Christian therapist’s challenge to a Washington law restricting counseling for minors who seek help with unwanted same-sex attraction or gender confusion. The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington revived Tingley v. Brown, a lawsuit brought by licensed therapist Brian Tingley.
South Korean Pastor Advocating for Religious Freedom Meets President Donald Trump at White House
Pastor Son Hyun-bo, head pastor of Segero Presbyterian Church in South Korea, said in a video released Friday on the church’s YouTube channel that he met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C. A source from Segero Presbyterian Church said Son visited the White House with his family, met with President Trump.
British Millionaire Pledges Legal Support for Christian Street Preachers Facing Police Action
British businessman Samuel Leeds has promised to personally cover legal representation for Christian street preachers who face what he describes as targeted police enforcement and penalties, according to The Christian Broadcasting Network. Leeds expressed alarm over reports of Christian evangelists being detained or challenged by authorities while preaching.