Faith

(Pew Research Center) In 2018, the global median level of government restrictions on religion – that is, laws, policies and actions by officials that impinge on religious beliefs and practices – continued to climb, reaching an all-time high since Pew Research Center began tracking these trends in 2007. The year-over-year increase from 2017 to 2018 was relatively modest, but … [Read more...] about In 2018, Government Restrictions on Religion Reach Highest Level Globally in More Than a Decade

(The Hill) A Texas evangelical pastor who was one of President Trump’s most vocal backers is calling on Trump supporters to acknowledge President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, calling it a “chance to show that Christians are not hypocrites.” The Dallas-based Robert Jeffress said in a Fox News column Wednesday that the former vice president’s victory is “a bitter pill to … [Read more...] about Trump Supporter Robert Jeffress Urges Christians To Pray for President-Elect Biden

(ChurchLeaders) The Bible, churches, and chaplains are key sources of comfort to American Veterans and Armed Service members, new research from Barna Group and the American Bible Society (ABS) has found. What’s more, these resources are particularly important to those who experience significant levels of trauma. “Research indicates that many members of the Military community … [Read more...] about Study: Members of the Armed Services Find ‘Powerful’ Comfort in the Bible

(Life News) Massachusetts pastors urged Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday to veto legislation that would legalize abortions through all nine months and allow young teens to get abortions without a parent’s knowledge. In the letter, signed by more than 300 pastors from across the state, the religious leaders expressed concern about the renewed push to expand the killing of unborn … [Read more...] about 300 Pastors Tell Massachusetts Governor to Veto Bill Legalizing Abortions Up to Birth