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Sudanese Pastor Among 7 Executed by Armed Group in Nuba Mountains

A Sudanese pastor was among seven people killed in apparent extrajudicial executions after being detained by an armed faction in the Nuba Mountains town of Heban. The Rev. Adil Idris Jangoul of the Sudanese Episcopal Church was arrested July 23 at his residence inside a church.

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’
Protestant churchgoers who participate more frequently in small group Bible studies generally demonstrate stronger discipleship behaviors and beliefs, according to Lifeway Research study.

Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as AG After ‘God Front and Center’ Remarks

The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general after secular organizations criticized remarks in which he said “God” should be “front and center again” under the Trump administration. Blanche was confirmed Saturday in a 50-49 vote after gaining support from Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana. His nomination advanced.

Christian Driver Loses Car Insurance Over “Jesus Loves You” Message
A 35-year-old British driver says his car insurance was canceled after his insurer objected to two Christian messages displayed on his vehicle. Simeon Chandra was told by GoSkippy that it had “declined the modification” and was asked to provide photographic proof that the messages had been removed, according to the Christian Legal Centre.
McKinney City Council Approves Large-Scale Mosque Development Despite Concerns From Texas Pastor and Son
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.