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Southern Methodist University Drops “Unapologetically Muslim” CAIR Event

Southern Methodist University in Dallas has canceled plans to host an upcoming event organized by the North Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations after Texas designated the group a “terrorist organization.”

1,500-Year-Old Christian Amulet With Possible Bible Text Unearthed in Turkey
Archaeologists working at an ancient settlement in central Turkey have discovered a Christian amulet dating back about 1,500 years, containing a delicate gold sheet that may bear a biblical inscription.
Haiti Gang Attack on Church Shelter Leaves 47 Dead, 22 Injured
At least 47 people were killed and 22 others wounded after armed gang members stormed a church compound sheltering displaced residents near Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, according to the United Nations.
Parents Challenge California Charter School Ban on Christian Homeschool Materials at Supreme Court
Three California families are asking the Supreme Court to consider a challenge to a state charter school policy that bars religious materials from being used in publicly funded homeschool programs.

Nigerian Journalist Cleared After Years-Long Case Over Reporting on Christian Violence

A Nigerian journalist has been cleared of criminal defamation-related charges stemming from his reporting on violence against Christians, bringing a years-long legal case to an end. Journalist Luka Binniyat was arrested in November 2021 after publishing an article in The Epoch Times titled “In Nigeria, Police Decry Massacres as ‘Wicked’ But Make No Arrests.”

Christian Relief Teams Rush Aid to Isolated Nepal Valleys After Deadly Himalayan Floods
Christian relief organizations are pushing into isolated parts of northern Nepal after catastrophic flooding on Aug. 26 sent water, mud, rock and ice through Himalayan settlements, killing hundreds and leaving large numbers of people missing across Nepal and neighboring Tibet. More than 550 people had been confirmed dead in Nepal.
Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After Brief Cancer Battle, Remembered for Christian Faith and Music
Country music legend Dolly Parton, whose six-decade career made her one of the most recognizable and influential figures in American music, died Tuesday at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced that the country music icon “has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus.”
Religious Youth Turn to Online Content but Still Distrust Media Portrayals of Faith
Most religious young people say media depictions of faith and spirituality do not accurately reflect their beliefs, even as many regularly turn to online content to explore religious questions. Both religious and nonreligious respondents frequently described online media as an important part of exploring questions of faith and spirituality.