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Church of England vicar wins legal settlement and overturns safeguarding blacklisting after seven-year battle over sermon on gender identity | Anglican Ink " 2026
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (1712+ words) After a seven-year, high-profile legal battle on multiple fronts, Rev. Dr Bernard Randall, supported by the Christian Legal Centre, has secured a legal settlement with Trent College and succeeded in overturning the Church of England's (Cof E) safeguarding blacklisting of him…...
R. L. Stollar's Death Leaves Complicated Legacy as a Child's Rights Theologian
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (1204+ words) Editor's note: This story includes reference to suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U. S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline. org Ryan "R. L." Stollar,…...
Pentagon's new religious code system leaves Native traditions unseen
5+ hour, 10+ min ago (867+ words) When the Pentagon cut roughly 180 faiths from its religious affiliation codes, shrinking the list from more than 200 categories to 31 in May 2026, it folded "Native American religion" into the broader category of "other religion" " one of many faiths the change pushes…...
A Word from Cardinal Dolan: Religious Freedom
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (57+ words) The Good Newsroom In his video today, Cardinal Dolan begins a series summarizing the main points of Pope Leo XIV's letter on the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America, starting with religious freedom. You can listen…...
Supreme Court admits catholic, Presbyterian bodies in Wesley Girls hijab case
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Assembly declines to send proposed confession to presbyteries
11+ hour, 22+ min ago (504+ words) While the Bible is primary for the Presbyterian Church (U. S. A.), the denomination's Book of Confessions plays an important, if subordinate, role in guiding the church's ministry and beliefs, as demonstrated by the vow that all ordained officers take to be guided…...
US condemns detention of Nicaraguan bishop as Church awaits proof of his safety
17+ hour, 14+ min ago (208+ words) (OSV News) -- Another Nicaraguan bishop remains missing after being apprehended by police, drawing a rebuke from the United States for the ongoing 'attacks on religious freedom' in the increasingly authoritarian country. Bishop Juan Abelardo Mata was detained by police June…...
AMERICA Prayer Vigil - July 9, 2026 (Prayer)
12+ hour, 51+ min ago (269+ words) I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness - 1 Timothy 2: 1-2 Religion Forum Threads…...
Growing persecution: religious nationalism, transnational repression
20+ hour, 20+ min ago (695+ words) Diana Chandler / Baptist Press WASHINGTON (BP)Religious nationalism, transnational repression, and state control of religious groups are among growing trends in the persecution of Christians globally, International Christian Concern said in its newly released 2026 Global Persecution Index. Terrorism, authoritarianism, restrictions…...
Local Churches Welcome New Pastor
17+ hour, 22+ min ago (62+ words) On Sunday, July 5, the congregations of the Standing Stone Methodist and Camptown Community Churches were pleased to welcome Pastor William Wesley White to the pulpit for the first time. He began his. .. We're sorry! An online subscription is required to…...