California’s ‘Religion is Essential Act’ Gains Supporters
CHINO, Calif. (WordNews.org) Feb. 26, 2021 — The “Religion is Essential Act” introduced by California state Sen. Brian W. Jones (R-Santee) has gained another supporter, Pastor Jack Hibbs, pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills. The measure is designed to, among other things, keep churches open and recognized as an essential service in California. “Sen. Brian Jones […]
Read More →Report: Christian Persecution Expected to Rise in India, China in 2021
LONDON, England (WordNews.org) Jan. 3, 2021 — Christian persecution is expected to increase in 2021 around the world, with concerns growing in China and India, according to a forecast in Release International’s Persecution Trends survey. Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry based in England that works through local churches in more than 25 countries […]
Read More →College forbids sale of ‘Christmas’ trees, OK with ‘holiday’ trees
MORGANTON, N.C. (WordNews.org) Nov. 27, 2012 — Western Piedmont Community College officials forced a student club to stop selling “Christmas” trees and start selling “holiday” trees for a charity. A college official told the club: “We cannot market your trees in association solely with a Christian event.” The sent a letter to the college today […]
Read More →Gay marriage headed to Supreme Court?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) July 31, 2012 — Supporters of California’s marriage amendment that supports marriage between one man and one woman have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit declared the amendment unconstitutional. The full 9th Circuit passed on reviewing the decision on […]
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