Supreme Court Set to Review Challenge from Christian Company Against Obamacare Mandate

Supreme Court Set to Review Challenge from Christian Company Against Obamacare Mandate

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider reinstating some of the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) no-cost coverage requirements for preventive care services. This decision comes after an appeals court ruled in favor of a Christian business that argued some requirements would compel it to violate its religious convictions.
  • Special Edition ‘God Bless the USA’ Bible Released Ahead of Inauguration
    The "God Bless the USA" Bible, endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump, has released a special Inauguration Day edition ahead of the swearing-in ceremony on January 20. The Bible is inspired by and created from the song of the same name by American country music singer Melvin Lee Greenwood, and this special edition is priced at $69.99 plus shipping.
  • Appeals Court Reopens Case Against NY Law Limiting Religious Hiring Rights
    A federal appellate court has reinstated a challenge from pro-life organizations and a church against a New York law that prevents faith-based employers from taking action against employees who have abortions. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the pro-life pregnancy care center network CompassCare, the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, and First Bible Baptist Church.

Orthodox Christian Claims Responsibility for Demolishing Satanic Statue at NH State House

An Orthodox Christian man claims to have destroyed the demonic statue erected by Satanists outside the New Hampshire State House in Concord last month. In a Facebook post on Christmas Day, Concord resident Joshua Cummings stated, “I live in Concord, New Hampshire. It was I who destroyed the Satan statue in front of the State House.”
  • HUD Reports Spike in U.S. Homelessness, Exceeds 770,000 Due to Illegal Immigration
    A recent report revealed that immigrants who entered the United States unlawfully contributed to a record high level of homelessness, with numbers exceeding 770,000 in 2024. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) report, released in December, recorded the number of homeless individuals in the U.S. at 771,480 in January 2024.
  • Parental Rights Legislation Passes Ohio Senate: Students Permitted Religious Instruction Approval
    The Ohio General Assembly has approved a bill supporting parental rights, which includes provisions for public school students to leave campus during school hours for religious instruction. The state's upper chamber passed House Bill 8 on Wednesday with a vote of 24-7, and the Ohio House has voted 57-31 to agree with the legislation.
  • Texas Town Receives Award for Upholding Nativity Scene from Religious Liberty Group
    The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty recently honored residents of Sweetwater, Texas, for their efforts to oppose the removal of a Nativity scene outside the local courthouse. The A religious liberty advocacy organization announced on Tuesday that the citizens were the recipients of its inaugural "Tiny Tim Toast" award for their strong turnout in defense of the Nativity display.
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  • Pizzeria Stands Firm on Refusal to Cater Gay Weddings Despite LGBT Backlash

    The husband and wife owners of a Tennessee pizzeria are standing firm in their beliefs for refusing to cater a same-sex wedding. In a statement posted on Facebook on Monday, the Tennessee-based Pizzeria Cortile owners Justin and Amanda Bennett stated, “Recently, we made the difficult decision not to cater a wedding due to our personal beliefs.”

  • Scripture-Engaged Americans Lead in Charitable Contributions, Study Reveals

    A significant majority of Scripture-engaged Americans donate more financially to charities than those who do not read the Bible, according to a recent survey. The American Bible Society released the ninth and final installment of its State of the Bible USA 2024 report on Thursday, with the latest chapter titled “Giving.”

  • Half of Professors Avoid Discussions on Transgenderism

    Almost half of college professors feel uncomfortable discussing the topic of so-called “transgender rights” on campus, amid ongoing concerns about free speech in higher education, as a new survey has been released. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression(FIRE) released its 2024 FIRE Faculty Survey Report, titled “Silence in the Classroom,” on Thursday.

  • Virginia Church Threatened: Armed Intruder Charged with Attempted Murder

    A 24-year-old man has been charged with attempted second-degree murder and other offenses after allegedly entering a Virginia church armed during a worship service. Tremonte Smith, a resident of Chesapeake, entered the Divine Church of Deliverance and Transformation Holiness in Suffolk, Virginia, on Sunday. He approached the podium in the sanctuary before being physically subdued by Pastor Brian Outlaw.

  • Churches Eligible for New Jersey Historic Grant Program, Federal Judge Decides

    A federal judge ruled that churches in New Jersey cannot be barred from receiving historic grants solely because of their religious nature. United States District Judge Evelyn Padin, appointed by President Joe Biden, issued an opinion last week favoring two churches that sued Morris County officials for denying them historical grants.

  • California Pastor Fends Off Axe-Wielding Burglar with Martial Arts

    A California pastor subdued an axe-wielding burglar who broke into a church on Thanksgiving morning. The pastor successfully subdued the suspect until police arrived, ensuring the safety of the church's property, as reported by local law enforcement.

  • Man Faces Federal Charges for Entering Texas Church with Tactical Rifle

    Russ Ragsdale, a 25-year-old white man, has been charged with a federal firearm crime for allegedly attempting to enter a Texas church armed with a tactical rifle. Ragsdale was arrested on November 22 and made his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Renée Harris Toliver on Monday.

  • ERLC Files Brief Supporting Texas Law on Age Verification for Adult Content

    The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) filed an amicus brief in a Supreme Court case examining a Texas law requiring age verification for adult website users. Texas House Bill (H.B.) 1181 requires websites to verify the age of users if at least one-third of their hosted content is considered “harmful to minors,”
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