Legal document may allow churches in Alabama to support political candidates
IRS Decision on Church Endorsements Sparks Debate A recent court filing revealed that the Internal Revenue Service might no longer enforce a long-standing rule, potentially allowing churches in Alabama to endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status. This marks a departure from the agency’s previous adherence to the Johnson Amendment, which restricts 501(c)(3) organizations—including […]
Christian University Refuses Large Grant Intended to Encourage LGBTQ Acceptance in Churches Following Backlash
Baylor University Returns Grant Amid Controversy Baylor University announced on Wednesday that it returned a $643,401 grant from a liberal nonprofit focused on promoting “containment and belonging to the church” for LGBT individuals, following backlash from its supporters. In a now-deleted announcement from June 30, the university described the funds awarded by the Eula Mae […]
House committee votes to repeal law that protects abortion clinics, churches from violence
Anti-abortion protesters will gather outside Atlanta’s Priority Women’s Health Center in Forest Park in July 2023 (Photo: Roth Williams/Georgia Recorder) Republican efforts to repeal federal laws banning violence against reproductive clinics and places of worship gained support from the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, and now headed to the full home for consideration. That’s […]
The West’s Churches Are Under Attack — Who’s Responsible?
The Church of the Immaculate Conception in France burned down in early September, becoming the latest traditional church to suffer fire damage in Europe. Authorities are still trying to determine the motive for the attack, with data suggesting anti-Christian extremists and Islamists are the main culprits. It was reported that a suspect in last week's […]
QUAY: Nancy Mace Shows How America’s Churches Are Failing Us
Nancy Mace’s sultry comments at Thursday’s prayer breakfast angered many Christian conservatives. “I got up at seven this morning.” Mace Said at breakfast. “He picked me up at 7:45. This morning my fiancée Patrick tried to pull me in the bed and I was like, ‘There’s no baby.’ I don’t have time for that this […]
Douglas churches share sanctuary after fires destroyed two historic buildings
DOUGLAS, Arizona (KGUN) — It’s been a month since two historic churches in Douglas were destroyed in two fires. Today, members of the First Presbyterian Church and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church worship at Grace United Methodist Church. “We’re playing music kaiseki,” said Pastor Michelle Kelly of Grace United Methodist Church. On Sundays, each congregation holds […]
Churches Embrace Pride Month With Drag Queen Story Hour, Queer Proms And Gay Concerts
For this year’s Pride Month, churches are hosting drag story hours, queer proms and events to liberate themselves from “the Bible as a weapon of exclusion.” A church in Maryland promoted its upcoming drag queen story hour with “Mama Bell,” encouraged children to “just be themselves,” and even Jesus “used the tools drag artists used.” […]
Dozens Of NYC Churches To Shelter Migrants Amid Influx Of New Arrivals
About 50 chapels in New York City will begin accepting immigrants, according to local broadcaster Fox5 News. The new shelter, which opens in July, will bring relief to the city facing a housing crisis due to a surge in immigration. according to To FOX5 News.New York City accepted about 2,200 immigrants at one time week […]
Douglas churches moving forward after devastating fires
DOUGLAS, Arizona (KGUN) — The pastors and congregations of two historic churches destroyed in last week’s fire continue to move forward after the tragedy. St Stephen’s Episcopal Church and First Presbyterian Church held regular Sunday services last weekend despite the loss of their sanctuary. St Stephen’s pastor Caleb Collins said more than 100 people attended […]