Old Dominion University Shooting Suspect Shouted “Allahu Akbar,” Had Prior ISIS Terror Conviction

Old Dominion University Shooting Suspect Shouted “Allahu Akbar,” Had Prior ISIS Terror Conviction

A deadly shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia on Thursday has drawn national attention after authorities revealed that the suspect, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, had previously been convicted in a terrorism-related case involving the Islamic State group. Witnesses reported that the 36-year-old suspect shouted “Allahu Akbar” shortly before opening fire inside a classroom on the university’s campus in Norfolk.
  • Gallup: ‘Nones’ Reach Record 24% as Fewer Americans Say Religion Is Central to Their Lives
    A growing number of Americans report having no formal religious affiliation, with the group known as the “nones” reaching a record share of the U.S. population in 2025, according to newly released Gallup data. The findings come from more than 13,000 interviews conducted throughout Gallup’s monthly surveys during 2025. The results show that fewer than half of U.S. adults now describe religion as “very important” in their lives.
  • Evangelical Leaders Pray Over Trump in Oval Office as War With Iran Intensifies
    A group of Evangelical leaders gathered in the Oval Office on March 5 to pray with President Donald Trump, asking for divine guidance and for the success of the United States as tensions with Iran escalate. Pastor Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, shared details about the meeting in a statement posted Friday on X.

Survey Finds Biblical Worldview Rare Among Americans, Just 1% of Gen Z

A new national survey indicates that only a small fraction of Americans hold a biblical worldview, with the share among Generation Z adults registering at just 1%. The research, conducted in January by Arizona Christian University’s Cultural Research Center and led by researcher George Barna, surveyed 2,000 U.S. adults as part of the latest American Worldview Inventory.
  • Indiana Enacts Law Shielding Faith-Based Foster Providers From Religious Discrimination
    Indiana has approved new legislation designed to protect faith-based foster care and adoption providers, as similar disputes in other states have led to families losing or being denied licenses over their religious views on gender and sexuality. Republican Gov. Mike Braun signed House Bill 1389 into law on Thursday after it cleared the Indiana Senate in a 44-0 bipartisan vote and passed the Indiana House of Representatives 84-12.
  • Vermont Drops LGBT Affirmation Requirement for Foster Parents, Restores Revoked Licenses
    Vermont officials have updated foster care guidelines to remove a previous requirement that prospective parents affirm LGBT ideology. The state has also reinstated the licenses of families whose certifications were revoked due to religious objections, resolving several legal disputes.
  • Maryland’s Largest School District Must Pay $1.5M to Religious Parents in LGBT Curriculum Case
    A federal judge has ordered Maryland’s largest public school district to pay $1.5 million to a group of religious parents after the district eliminated notice and opt-out options for LGBT-themed classroom books. The ruling stems from a dispute over elementary school materials, some of which introduced themes of gender transitioning and pride parades to children as young as 4.
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  • Nashville Teacher Threatened With Termination Over LGBT-Themed Book Refusal

    A first-grade teacher at a Nashville public charter school says he was threatened with termination after requesting a religious accommodation that would allow him to avoid reading an LGBT-themed children’s book to his students. Eric Rivera, a Christian educator who taught at KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary School, alleges that school administrators issued him a “Final Warning” letter that included a threat of termination.

  • Kansas Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto of Transgender Bathroom Bill

    Kansas lawmakers have voted to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of legislation restricting access to certain public restrooms and locker rooms based on biological sex. Senate Bill 244 was rejected by Kelly last week, but the Republican-controlled Legislature moved swiftly to reverse her decision. The Kansas Senate voted 31-9 on Tuesday to override the veto, followed by an 87-37 vote in the Kansas House on Wednesday.

  • UK Pastor Arrested After Street Preaching on Islam, Biblical Gender Identity

    A street preacher in the United Kingdom was arrested after criticizing Islam and expressing biblical views on gender identity, marking the latest in a series of encounters with police that have fueled debate over free speech protections in the country. Pastor Dia Moodley was taken into custody by Avon and Somerset Police while preaching in Bristol city centre on Nov. 22.

  • Federal Lawsuit Challenges Colorado’s Blaine Amendment Over Religious School Funding

    Two education groups have filed a federal lawsuit challenging a provision in Colorado’s constitution that bars public funds from going to religious schools, contending the restriction infringes on the rights of faith-based institutions and families seeking religious education.

  • Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Vows Hearings on CAIR and Islamic Law Concerns in Texas

    Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has reaffirmed plans to hold Senate hearings examining concerns over Islamic law and a proposed Muslim-focused development. Last month, Patrick said he would direct the Senate State Affairs Committee to convene a hearing titled “Preventing Sharia Law in Texas.” The announcement came amid debate surrounding the proposed East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) development in Hunt and Collin counties.

  • Civil Liberties Group Says First Amendment Does Not Protect Disruptions of Church Services

    A nonpartisan civil liberties organization says the First Amendment does not shield protesters who interrupt worship services, pushing back against claims made after last Sunday’s disruption at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Tthe Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression emphasized that houses of worship are private spaces, not public forums, and that entering a church to disrupt a service falls outside the scope of constitutionally protected protest activity.

  • UK Christian Lecturer Appeals Ruling Upholding Dismissal Over Evangelical Views

    A Christian lecturer appeared in court this week to challenge a tribunal ruling that upheld his dismissal from a Bible college over social media posts expressing traditional Evangelical beliefs on sexuality. Aaron Edwards is appealing a decision by the Sheffield Employment Tribunal, arguing that the ruling unlawfully infringed on his rights to religious freedom and free expression.

  • Texas School District Cuts Ties With Islamic Games Event Over Terror-Linked Donation Concerns

    A North Texas school district has withdrawn from hosting an Islamic-themed youth athletic event after learning that a listed sponsor had been designated a terrorist organization by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. The Dallas Islamic Games had been scheduled for May 9–10 at Colleyville Heritage High School in Colleyville, part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area.
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