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Christian baker who refused to bake cake for lesbian wedding prevails in court

A court has ruled that the Christian owner of Tastries Bakery in California acted lawfully when she refused to make a wedding cake for a lesbian couple and instead referred them to a different bakery, citing her sincere religious belief that marriage is intended to be between one man and one woman.

Vatican renews provisional agreement with China on bishop appointments

The Roman Catholic Church has renewed a scrutinized agreement with the People's Republic of China over the appointment of bishops, even as the Communist government continues to restrict religious freedom.

Reading the Bible leads to transformed lives, survey finds

"Our research shows that consistent interaction with God's Word changes us."

Supreme Court declines to hear Rhode Island fetal personhood case

The move is a setback for supporters of the idea that an unborn fetus is entitled to full constitutional rights.

Former Congresswoman quits Democratic Party over 'cowardly wokeness'

"I can no longer remain in today's Democratic Party that is now under the complete control of an elitist cabal of warmongers driven by cowardly wokeness, who divide us by racializing every issue & stoke anti-white racism," said Tulsi Gabbard.

Poll: More Protestant pastors say the economy is hurting their churches

The survey also found that most pastors say congregational giving is in line with the previous year.

Court continues block of Ohio's 6-week abortion ban

Siding with Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers in Ohio, a judge has expanded an earlier order blocking enforcement of a law that would ban most abortions after about six weeks into a pregnancy, or around the time a baby's heartbeat can be detected.

Christian baker appeals ruling on trans cake orders

A Christian baker is appealing a 2021 ruling that found him guilty of discrimination for refusing to bake a cake celebrating a gender transition.

New York judge says polyamorous relationships should be given legal recognition

Judge Karen May Bacdayan of the New York City Civil Court ruled in the case of West 49th St., LLC v O'Neill that "the time has arrived" for non-monogamous relationships to be given legal recognition.

Museum of the Bible returns 1,000-year-old Gospel manuscript to Greece

Leaders from the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., traveled to Greece this week to formally return a 10th-century, handwritten Gospel manuscript looted by Bulgarian troops in 1917.

New Jersey requires schools to teach middle schoolers about anal sex and 'pregnancy options'

The New Jersey Department of Education is imposing sex education standards that require school districts to teach middle school students about anal sex and "pregnancy options" like abortion or face potential disciplinary action.

Most evangelicals see worshipping alone as a valid replacement for going to church

For the first time, a biennial survey has found that most Evangelical Christians in the United States believe that worshiping alone or only with one's family can be a valid substitute for going to church, a possible effect of widespread closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.