To do justly and to love mercy is not a political program; it is a command. These articles concern the poor, the wronged, and the neighbor God has put within reach.
Madhya Pradesh Court Jails Seven Christians Over Birthday PartyAn Indian court sentenced seven Christian men to five years' hard labor over a 2024 birthday gathering called forced conversion.
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30 Christians Killed in Midnight Raid on Kaduna VillageGunmen killed 30 Christians, including 11 children, in Naridon village, Kaduna State, Nigeria; a suspect was arrested days later.
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Russian Missile Attack Kills 17 in Ukraine Amid Defense StrainA Russian missile attack on Kyiv leaves 17 dead as Ukraine struggles with depleted air defenses, highlighting the toll on civilians.
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Love Ye Therefore the Stranger: Rain on Cox's BazarMonsoon floods swept all 33 Rohingya camps at Cox's Bazar. A pastoral reflection on strangers, shelter, and the God who loves the sojourner.
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The Night Shineth as the Day: Havana in the DarkHavana's sixth blackout this year sent neighbors to the sea wall to sleep. A pastoral reflection on darkness, heat, and the God who never sleeps.
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Greater Love Over Psatha: Two Died Fighting FireTwo aircrew died when firefighting helicopters collided over a Greek wildfire near Psatha. A pastoral reflection on love that lays down its life.
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Through the Waters, Through the Fire: A Ferry Off MaduraA ferry burned off Indonesia's Madura Island, and passing ships pulled hundreds from the sea. A pastoral reflection on Isaiah 43 and Psalm 107.
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The Hills Were Removed: Kerala's Night of RainLandslides and floods struck Kerala on July 31 and August 1. A pastoral reflection on Psalm 46, Isaiah 54, and the ground that will not hold.
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Remember Them That Are in Bonds: Fifty-Eight in Khamis MushaitThree Church of England bishops wrote to Saudi Arabia's crown prince for 58 Ethiopian Christians on death row. A pastoral reflection on Hebrews 13:3.
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Four Thousand Feet Down: The Miners of SorangeA methane blast killed at least 34 miners near Quetta. A pastoral reflection on darkness, labor, and the God who sees four thousand feet down.
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Two Nuns at the Cooking Fire: A Monastery MournsA drone struck an Ethiopian monastery as women prepared a feast-day meal. Two were killed. A pastoral reflection on grief, prayer, and God's regard.
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Fifty Families, Two Thousand Meals: Assam's FloodFloods in Assam have killed 75 and displaced thousands. In Sivasagar, fifty Sikh families serve two thousand meals a day, asking no one's religion.
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The Morning Cometh: Uganda's Forty-Two Silent DaysUganda declared its Ebola outbreak over after forty-two silent days. Four health workers caught it caring for the sick. A reflection on watching.
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The Widow at the Gate: Pakistan's Court Reopens Maria's CasePakistan's highest court will revisit the ruling that upheld a child's forced marriage. A pastoral reflection on Maria Shahbaz, prayer, and hope.
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Ninety-Three Firefighters and the Wall of FlameWildfires have driven a third of a million people from their homes in France and Spain. A reflection on Isaiah 43, courage, and the God who goes with us.
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Militia Kills Nine of Nigerian Pastor's Family, Threatens Him NextMilitants killed nine relatives of Nigerian pastor Ezekiel Dachomo in Plateau State on July 12, then threatened to kill him next in Nigeria's Middle Belt.
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CAR Priest Gunned Down Day After Baptizing 175 ChristiansFr. Crépin Martial Monga was shot dead in Zémio, Central African Republic, a day after baptizing 175 believers displaced by violence.
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The Boy Who Stopped: Mercy in the Desert HeatAn Arizona teen paused in 103-degree heat to help a lost woman with dementia. A pastoral reflection on the Good Samaritan and everyday mercy.
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When the Earth Is Removed: Faith Amid Venezuela's RuinA pastoral reflection on Venezuela's deadly June earthquakes, the long road to recovery, and the God who remains our refuge when the ground itself fails.
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Imam Sought After Ugandan Pastor Slain Following DebateUgandan pastor Bernard Mulongo, 25, was killed on a rural road days after two Muslim women converted to Christianity at a public debate he led.
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Gunmen Abduct Nigerian Pastor's Wife, Three ChildrenSuspected Boko Haram gunmen abducted a COCIN pastor's wife and three children from a highway vehicle in Borno State, Nigeria, on July 18.
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Rep. Andy Ogles Introduces Bill to Ban Forced Surrogate AbortionsRep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) filed a bill July 21 barring courts from enforcing surrogacy contracts that force a mother to abort her child.
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Pakistan Court Acquits Final Men in Christian Couple's KillingPakistan's Supreme Court acquitted the last three men on death row for burning Christians Shahzad Masih and Shama Bibi alive in a 2014 kiln.
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Planned Parenthood Medicaid Funds Resume as Cutoff ExpiresMedicaid dollars flowed back to Planned Parenthood July 4 as a one-year federal defunding provision lapsed without a renewal vote.
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Catholic Nuns Sue New York Over Assisted Suicide MandateCatholic sisters and dioceses sue New York in federal court, saying its Medical Aid in Dying Act, effective Aug. 5, forces them to promote suicide.
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Fulani Gunmen Kill 9 in Pastor Dachomo's Family in Plateau StateFulani militants killed nine members of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo's family in Nigeria's Plateau State on July 12, then vowed to kill him next.
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Trump DOJ Expands Religious Liberty Guidance After SCOTUS WinsActing AG Todd Blanche issued a 26-page memo July 23 updating DOJ religious liberty guidance, citing recent Supreme Court rulings on faith rights.
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Gunmen Kill Central African Republic Priest After Baptizing 175A Catholic priest in Central African Republic was shot dead the day after baptizing 175 believers, many displaced by regional violence.
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China Frees Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin, Eight Remain JailedChina released Beijing pastor Ezra Jin after nine months in detention, following President Trump's direct appeal to Xi Jinping; eight church leaders remain jailed.
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Lahore Court Acquits Blind Christian Masih of BlasphemyA Lahore judge acquitted blind Pakistani Christian Nadeem Masih of blasphemy after ten months in prison, citing a fabricated police case.
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California AG Puts Abortion Pill Reversal on Trial in OaklandCalifornia's attorney general is seeking over $20 million in fines from two pro-life groups over abortion pill reversal ads in an Oakland trial.
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Iran Seizes Historic Tehran Church, Evicts 20 Christian FamiliesIran has confiscated Tehran's oldest Protestant church and evicted 20 Armenian and Assyrian Christian families as UN experts demand a reversal.
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Blanche Vows to Review 1873 Law on Mailing Abortion PillsAG nominee Todd Blanche told Sens. Cruz and Cornyn he will review whether the 1873 Comstock Act bars mailing abortion pills nationwide.
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Fulani Militants Kill 25 Christians in Nigeria's Plateau StateFulani militants killed at least 25 Christians in weekend raids on Nigeria's Plateau State, including nine of one family near an army post.
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Pro-Life Action League Sets Highway Banner Day in 50 CitiesPro-Life Action League volunteers will hang banners over highway overpasses in more than 50 U.S. cities on July 24 for the ninth annual Bridges Day.
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European Parliament Votes 510-1 to Condemn Nigeria MassacreThe European Parliament voted 510-1 to condemn a June 22 massacre in Nigeria's Plateau State that killed 28 Christians, including a pastor.
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Mobs Attack Four Churches in India's West Bengal After BJP WinMobs assaulted a pastor and congregants, vandalized a church, and threatened a Christian widow across West Bengal, India, in early July 2026.
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Egypt Arrests Coptic Christian Victims After Mob Attacks ChurchA mob stoned a Coptic church in Minya, Egypt on July 8; police then arrested four beaten Christians, freeing them only after they dropped charges.
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Five Shot at Detroit Funeral, All Expected to SurviveA fight at a Detroit funeral turned to gunfire Friday, wounding five; police say advance warning and quick response spared lives.
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Congress Lets Planned Parenthood Medicaid Ban ExpireA one-year federal ban on Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood lapsed July 4 after the Senate narrowly rejected extending it, reopening funding.
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Kehoe Signs Missouri Law Protecting Babies Born AliveMissouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed SB 999 into law July 13, requiring full medical care for all infants who survive attempted abortions.
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Liberty Counsel Foils Coerced Abortion Plot, Baby Born in FloridaA Florida teen's family tried to force her to abort in Illinois to dodge the state's heartbeat law; Liberty Counsel intervened in 24 hours.
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Blind Christian Acquitted in Pakistan Blasphemy Case After 10 MonthsA Lahore court cleared Nadeem Masih, 49, of blasphemy charges after 10 months in jail over a debt dispute at a public park.
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California AG Seeks $20M Fine Over Pill Reversal TrialCalifornia's AG seeks $20M in fines against Heartbeat International over its abortion pill reversal program, now on trial in Oakland.
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Iran Seizes Tehran's Oldest Protestant Church, Evicts FamiliesIranian authorities move to confiscate Tehran's 1876 St. Peter's Evangelical Church, ordering 20 Armenian and Assyrian families to leave.
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China Releases Pastor Ezra Jin After Trump-Xi DiplomacyBeijing pastor Ezra Jin, held nine months in China's Zion Church crackdown, reunites with family in Los Angeles after Trump raised his case with Xi.
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Blanche Vows to Enforce Comstock Act at AG HearingAG nominee Todd Blanche pledged July 15 to enforce the Comstock Act against mailed abortion pills, telling senators the practice is wrong.
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Gunmen Kill 25 Christians in Nigeria's Benue, Plateau StatesSuspected Fulani gunmen killed at least 25 Christians, including an infant, in weekend raids on farming villages in Nigeria's Middle Belt.
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Nicaragua Arrests Ailing Bishop, Three Priests After MassNicaraguan police detained 80-year-old Bishop Abelardo Mata twice in two days after he prayed for persecuted Christians at a Mass in Estelí.
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China Raids Chengdu House Church Again, Detains 33 BelieversSichuan police stormed Early Rain Covenant Church's Sunday service June 14, detaining 33 members as China's crackdown on house churches escalates.
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Egypt Arrests Coptic Christians Beaten in Mob Attack on ChurchA mob attacked a Coptic church in Minya, Egypt on July 8; police then arrested the four Christian victims, freeing them once they dropped charges.
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Fulani Militants Kill Christian Leader, 3 Others in NigeriaFulani militants killed Christian leader John Danjuma and three others in Nigeria's Plateau State on June 24, prompting appeals for U.S. help.
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Missouri Governor Signs Law Protecting Babies Born AliveGov. Mike Kehoe signed Missouri's Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, granting infants who survive abortion full legal rights and care.
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Maharashtra Orders Statewide Audit of Church, Mission LandMaharashtra's government ordered a three-month audit of all church and mission land after an alleged $31 million land fraud surfaced in Nashik.
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Planned Parenthood Regains Medicaid Funds as Ban ExpiresA one-year Medicaid ban on Planned Parenthood expired July 5, restoring federal funds as pro-life groups press Congress to renew it.
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Lahore Court Clears Blind Christian Nadeem Masih of BlasphemyA Lahore court acquitted blind Christian Nadeem Masih of blasphemy charges carrying a death penalty after 10 months in a Pakistani jail.
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Iran Moves to Seize Tehran's Oldest Protestant ChurchIranian agents ordered 20 Christian families to leave Tehran's 150-year-old St. Peter's Church as the regime moves to seize the compound.
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China Frees Pastor Ezra Jin After Trump-Xi Summit TalksChinese authorities freed Zion Church pastor Ezra Jin after nine months in custody; he reunited with family in Los Angeles on July 3.
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Public Comment Closes on Trump's Religious Liberty ReportPublic comment closed today on the Religious Liberty Commission's draft report urging repeal of the Johnson Amendment and new faith protections.
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ICC Index Finds 388 Million Christians Facing PersecutionICC's 2026 Global Persecution Index counts 388 million Christians under high persecution worldwide, up 8 million from last year.
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Missouri Appeals Ruling Striking Down Abortion RestrictionsMissouri's AG appealed a judge's ruling that voided nearly 40 abortion laws under a 2024 amendment, as a repeal vote looms in November.
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Federal Judge Halts Michigan Law Forcing Pro-Life HiringA federal judge blocked a Michigan law forcing pro-life groups to hire staff who oppose their mission and cover abortion in insurance plans.
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Lawmakers Urge HHS to Monitor Hospice-Assisted SuicideSens. Lankford and Kaine, Reps. Murphy and Correa ask HHS Secretary Kennedy to track hospice-based assisted suicide for abuse.
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Fulani Militia Kills 22 in Nigeria; Widow Flees in LaborFulani militia gunmen killed 22 people in Nigeria's Plateau State on June 22, including a young husband; his widow fled in labor and bore a daughter.
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Nicaragua Detains 80-Year-Old Bishop Over Persecution PrayerNicaraguan police twice detained 80-year-old Bishop Juan Abelardo Mata after he prayed publicly for persecuted Christians in Estelí.
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Hindu Nationalist Mobs Attack Christians Across West BengalMobs vandalized churches and threatened a widow across India's West Bengal in early July, alarming a small Christian minority.
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Planned Parenthood Medicaid Funding Resumes as Ban ExpiresA one-year Medicaid defunding of Planned Parenthood lapsed July 4, restoring roughly $800 million in taxpayer funds to the abortion provider.
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Court Rules Maine Christian Schools Must Follow Gender Policy1st Circuit rules Saint Dominic Academy, Bangor Christian Schools must follow Maine's gender-identity rules to keep public tuition funds.
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Lahore Court Acquits Blind Christian in Blasphemy CaseA Lahore court frees Nadeem Masih, a blind Christian jailed 10 months on a blasphemy charge stemming from a dispute over borrowed money.
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Iran Moves to Confiscate Tehran's Oldest Protestant ChurchIranian authorities order roughly 20 Armenian and Assyrian families to leave Tehran's 150-year-old St. Peter's Church ahead of state seizure.
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Russian Strikes Kill 52 in Kyiv; Church Leaders Condemn AttackRussian missile and drone strikes killed at least 52 people in Kyiv apartment blocks, drawing condemnation from Ukraine's church leaders.
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Trump's Religious Liberty Panel Urges Repeal of Johnson AmendmentTrump's Religious Liberty Commission delivered its 224-page report June 26, urging repeal of the Johnson Amendment and new protections for faith.
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China Frees Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin After Trump AppealPastor Ezra Jin, founder of Beijing's Zion Church, reaches Los Angeles after nine months detained, freed following Trump's direct appeal to Xi Jinping.
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ICC Report Finds 388 Million Christians Under PersecutionInternational Christian Concern's 2026 Global Persecution Index reports 388 million Christians persecuted worldwide, Nigeria deadliest by far.
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Trump Administration Backs Catholic Preschools in Colorado CaseSolicitor General Sauer filed a brief backing two Denver-area Catholic preschools excluded from Colorado's universal pre-K program.
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Kirk Family Faces Accused Killer as Utah Murder Hearing OpensErika Kirk and Charlie Kirk's parents saw accused killer Tyler Robinson in person for the first time as his Utah death-penalty hearing began.
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ICE Detains McAllen Nun Walking to Sunday MassICE agents detained Sister Leticia Ugboaja, 56, as she walked to Sunday Mass in McAllen, Texas, confiscating her rosary before releasing her hours later.
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Supreme Court Upholds Girls' Sports Bans on Transgender AthletesSupreme Court rules 6-3 that states may bar transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports, upholding laws in West Virginia and Idaho.
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Planned Parenthood Regains Medicaid Funds as GOP Ban ExpiresA one-year Medicaid ban on Planned Parenthood lapsed July 4, restoring funding after nearly 30 clinics closed nationwide.
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Delaware Backs Down on Law Forcing Pregnancy Centers to Post DisclaimersDelaware permanently agrees not to enforce a law compelling pro-life pregnancy centers to post state-mandated disclaimers, ending a federal suit.
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Server Stabs Austin Priest After Years-Long Confession GrudgeAn Austin server is charged with stabbing his Catholic pastor at a steakhouse, saying the priest mocked him during confession years earlier.
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Pakistani Catholic Dies in Lahore Jail on Blasphemy ChargeAmir Peter, 61, died July 1 in a Lahore prison after nearly a year awaiting trial on a false blasphemy charge carrying a death sentence.
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Ethiopian Teen Faces Death Threats After Converting to ChristA 15-year-old Ethiopian girl, Indii Mikaa'el, faces death threats from her own family after leaving Islam to follow Jesus in June 2025.
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St. Paul Protesters Seek Dismissal of Church ChargesDefendants who disrupted a St. Paul church's Sunday service in January ask a federal judge to drop charges under the FACE Act.
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Religious Liberty Commission Delivers Draft Report to TrumpThe DOJ's Religious Liberty Commission, chaired by Dan Patrick, delivered a 224-page draft report June 26, open for public comment until July 13.
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Advocates Urge US to Free Syrian Christian Mayor Suleiman KhalilChristian and human rights groups are urging U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack to press Damascus to free Sadad's former mayor, jailed 17 months without charge.
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Planned Parenthood Medicaid Ban Set to Expire July 4A one-year Medicaid defunding of Planned Parenthood expires July 4, 2026, restoring taxpayer dollars to the nation's largest abortion provider.
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ISWAP Gunmen Abduct 37 Students From Nigerian School in LassaGunmen stormed a Borno State school during exams, killing a teacher and soldier and abducting 36 students, an official says.
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Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Trans Athletes in Girls' SportsThe Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that West Virginia and Idaho may bar biological males from girls' and women's school sports teams.
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Muslim Mob Attacks Christian Prayer House in West JavaA mob assaulted worshippers and threatened arson at a Christian prayer house in West Java, Indonesia, on June 24, demanding its closure.
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Army Captain Gets 12 Years for Drugging Pregnant SoldierCapt. Brandon Jones-Adams is sentenced to 12 years for secretly lacing a pregnant soldier's drink with mifepristone, killing their unborn child.
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Delaware Drops Fight to Silence Pro-Life Pregnancy CentersDelaware's AG agreed to a permanent court order halting a law that forced pregnancy centers to post state-mandated disclaimers, paying $50,000 in fees.
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India Deploys Portable Hospitals to Venezuela After EarthquakesIndia sends BHISHM portable hospitals to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, showcasing global solidarity and humanitarian leadership.
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EU Church Advocates Dignity-Respecting Migration PolicyChurch in the European Union urges a migration policy that respects the inviolable dignity of every person, highlighting a call for compassion.
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Trump Says US Military Strikes Halt Christian Killings in NigeriaPresident Trump announces that US military actions have significantly reduced terrorist attacks on Christians in Nigeria by eliminating key leaders.
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Pope Leo XIV Urges Swift Action on Global Aid in Rome AddressPope Leo XIV calls for governments to cut red tape and ensure aid reaches those in need, addressing the U.N. World Food Program in Rome.
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Venezuela Country Club Transforms Into Makeshift HospitalIn Caraballeda, Venezuela, a country club serves as a makeshift hospital for earthquake survivors, offering aid and shelter amidst devastation.
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Christian Communities Face Violence and Legal Battles in 2026Christian communities in Nigeria, Pakistan, and Yemen face violence and legal battles, highlighting ongoing persecution in 2026.
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UN Urged to Address Hamas Sexual Violence ReportCalls for the UN to recognize a report on sexual violence by Hamas highlight the need for consistent justice and protection for all victims.
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Trump Receives Religious Liberty Report in Oval OfficePresident Trump meets with the Religious Liberty Commission in the Oval Office to discuss a significant report on faith-related freedoms.
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Venezuelan Families Hold Vigil in Quake-Devastated La GuairaFamilies in Venezuela's La Guaira await news of loved ones trapped under rubble after devastating earthquakes, with rescue efforts underway.
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Pope Prays for Christians in China and Middle EastPope Francis offers prayers for Christians facing persecution in China and the Middle East, highlighting the ongoing challenges they endure.
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Pope Francis Declares War Is Never Blessed by GodPope Francis emphasizes that war is never blessed by God at the Consistory Opening Mass, urging for peace and reflection on moral implications.
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Religious Liberty Commission Concludes with Goals for ChangeThe Religious Liberty Commission concludes next week, aiming to address pressing issues related to religious freedom.
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Fear Grips Haitian Communities After Supreme Court RulingHaitian communities face uncertainty as a Supreme Court ruling reverses deportation protections, igniting fear and concern.
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Mother’s Call Warns Police Before San Diego Mosque ShootingA mother's call to police prompted a swift response before a deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque, raising concerns about hate crimes.
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U.S. Offers Aid to Venezuela After Devastating EarthquakesThe U.S. pledges support to Venezuela after two major earthquakes cause widespread destruction and casualties, with emergency aid on the way.
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Sam Brownback Warns Silence Enables China's Religious PersecutionSam Brownback highlights how silence contributes to China's ongoing religious persecution. He calls for action to address these violations.
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U.S. Offers Aid to Venezuela After Twin Earthquakes StrikePresident Trump announces U.S. support for Venezuela following two major earthquakes, with plans for search and rescue and humanitarian aid.
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Canada's Anglican Church Introduces Assisted Suicide LiturgyCanada's Anglican Church officially introduces a liturgy for assisted suicide, sparking debate on the sanctity of life.
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Supreme Court Rules Migrants Cannot Apply for Asylum from MexicoThe U.S. Supreme Court rules that migrants must be on U.S. soil to apply for asylum, impacting those waiting at the Mexico border.
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Supreme Court Allows Trump to End Protected Status for ImmigrantsThe Supreme Court's ruling permits the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants.
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Mika Shares Impactful Story Four Years After Roe's FallMika shares a story of miscarriage and delayed care, highlighting ongoing debates on abortion access post-Roe v. Wade's overturn.
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Christians Released on Bail in Guangzhou Publishing CaseThree Christians in Guangzhou released on bail pending trial for alleged illegal religious publishing, raising questions about religious freedom.
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Uyghur Pastor's Church Faces Closure in XinjiangUyghur Christian pastor in Xinjiang faces church closure amid increasing pressure from authorities, highlighting faith under persecution.
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Supreme Court Poised to Rule on Birthright CitizenshipThe U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling on birthright citizenship in the coming days, a decision with significant implications.
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Trump Cancels Signing of Bipartisan Housing BillPresident Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill, demanding voter ID law. The bill aimed to reduce housing costs for Americans.
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Jerusalem Latin Patriarch Commits to Gaza ChristiansJerusalem's Latin Patriarch pledges unwavering support to Gaza's Christian community amid ongoing challenges.
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European Evangelical Alliance Condemns Russian Strike on Kyiv MonasteryEuropean Evangelical Alliance condemns Russian military strike that damaged a monastery in Kyiv, resulting in the tragic loss of nine lives.
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Supreme Court Rejects Rastafarian's Forced Shaving LawsuitThe Supreme Court denies a Rastafarian's lawsuit after he was forcibly shaved bald in prison, raising questions on religious freedom.
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Russia Intensifies Airstrikes on Ukraine Amid Escalating ConflictRussia launches a massive aerial assault on Ukraine, marking the largest drone attack since the war began.
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Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Ban LawThe Indiana Supreme Court has upheld the state's abortion ban law, rejecting a legal challenge and affirming its constitutionality.
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Gunman Targets California Library in Planned MassacreA gunman aimed to commit a Columbine-style massacre at a California library, leaving two dead and a child injured in Chico.
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Orthodox Assembly Urges Global Protection for Persecuted ChristiansThe Interparliamentary Assembly On Orthodoxy calls for stronger protection of Christians facing persecution worldwide.
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Supreme Court Decision Impacts Voting Rights Act EnforcementSupreme Court upholds ruling that limits enforcement of Voting Rights Act for disabled and illiterate voters in seven states.
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Church Leaders Threatened by Militants in Colombian Election Run-UpAmidst the Colombian presidential election, church leaders face threats from militants, raising concerns about religious freedom and safety.
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Sudanese Civil War Tears Apart Refugee FamiliesThe ongoing Sudanese civil war continues to displace families, causing deep fractures among refugees seeking safety and unity.
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Aid Shortfall Worsens Crisis for Rohingya in BangladeshOver 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face worsening conditions as global humanitarian aid declines, raising urgent concerns.
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Can Comfort Be Found Amidst the Ashes?Exploring the tragic air strikes in Lebanon and finding solace in scripture during times of deep grief and uncertainty.
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Pursuing Peace Amidst Conflict: A Biblical ReflectionUS-Iran peace talks in Switzerland echo the call for peacemakers in scripture.
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Confession and Healing: A Path Toward RedemptionPope Leo XIV's apology for the Church's role in slavery reminds us of the power of confession and forgiveness in healing past wounds.
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A Ceasefire's Fragile PromiseDespite ceasefire agreements, conflict persists in Lebanon. What can scripture teach us about seeking peace?
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A Cry for Justice in Nigeria's DarknessExamining the persecution of Christians in Nigeria through a biblical lens.
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A Life Given for Creation's CareMona Khalil's sacrifice for endangered turtles reminds us of a greater love.
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The Flame of Faith Amidst PersecutionAmidst violence in Nigeria, Christians face persecution. Reflecting on faith's cost.
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The Shadow of CeasefireExploring the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah and the biblical pursuit of peace.
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A Test of Freedom and ResponsibilityExploring the balance between personal freedom and societal duty in light of a recent Supreme Court decision.
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What Drives Us to Risk Everything?Reflect on the courage shown by strangers who saved lives in a Texas plane crash.
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A Moment of Reflection: Seeking Forgiveness for Past WrongsExploring the Church of England's apology for forced adoptions through a biblical lens of confession and healing.
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The Subtle Drift Toward Compassion FatigueIn an era of constant distressing news, we must guard our hearts against compassion fatigue and embrace the call to love unconditionally.
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The Cry of the VoicelessReflect on the Iowa Supreme Court's decision in a human trafficking case through a biblical lens.
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Juneteenth: A Journey from Darkness to LightExploring Juneteenth and its lessons on freedom, truth, and the power of the Gospel.
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The Cost of Conflict: A Call to PeaceReflecting on the human toll of the US-Israeli war on Iran through scripture.
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Walking With the Enslaved: A Spiritual ReckoningRichmond churches retrace the slave trail, confronting history and seeking transformation through faith.
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Can Justice Truly Be Blind?Reflect on Alabama's House map appeal and its deeper implications.
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The Call to Welcome the StrangerReflect on Jamaica's talks with the US about migrants through Leviticus 19:34.
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A Declaration Yet to Be FulfilledReflect on the enduring struggle for freedom 161 years after Juneteenth.
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Wisconsin's Decision and the Call for True JusticeWisconsin court's grant decision challenges us to reflect on biblical justice and equality.
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What Does True Sacrifice Look Like?Reflecting on the B-52 crash in California, we consider the call to lay down one's life for others.
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A Well Denied: Faith Under FireIn India, Christians face persecution, denied essentials like water and food.
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The Cry for Peace Amidst Gaza's TurmoilReflecting on the tragic loss of life in Gaza and the deeper call for peace through scripture.
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Can Love Truly Overcome Hate?Reflecting on Charleston's choice of love over hate after tragedy.
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A Step Toward Peace: Reflections on Iran AgreementExploring the spiritual dimension of peace in light of Trump's Iran deal.
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The Pursuit of Peace Amidst War's ChaosAs the US-brokered ceasefire in Ukraine nears its end, we reflect on the biblical call for peacemakers and the pursuit of true peace.
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What Does True Justice Look Like?Reflecting on the tragic death of an 11-year-old in France and the call for justice through scripture.
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Guarding the Innocent: A Call to Protect Our ChildrenThe LDS Church faces calls for better child protection. Scripture offers guidance.
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Can We Detain Without End?Exploring the moral and spiritual dimensions of indefinite detention by ICE, and what scripture says about speaking up for the voiceless.
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A Call for Peace Amidst the Strife of BoycottsExploring the call for Black athletes to boycott Southern schools and its deeper spiritual implications.
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A Call to Aid in the Midst of ChaosReflect on the unrest in Haiti and the biblical call to aid those in distress.
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A Path to Peace: Lessons from the Strait of HormuzExploring the recent U.S.-Iran deal through the lens of scripture and the pursuit of peace.
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What Drives a Person to Sacrifice Everything?Reflect on the San Diego mosque heroes and the deeper meaning of sacrifice.
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A Call to Compassion in the Face of EbolaReflect on the global response to the Ebola outbreak and our biblical call to care for the sick and prevent suffering.
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The Courage to Speak Amidst SilenceExploring the call to speak truth in systems of oppression and censorship.
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A Supreme Court Case: Liberty at the CrossroadsA Catholic-backed lawsuit challenges the 'finality' rule, spotlighting religious liberty's fight in America.
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What Is the True Cost of Conflict?Exploring the heartbreaking toll of conflict in Gaza through the lens of scripture.
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Faith Under Fire: The Unyielding Spirit of Early Rain ChurchExplore the resilience of China's Early Rain Church amid persecution, grounded in scripture's call to stand firm in faith.
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The Search for True JusticeExplore the biblical perspective on justice in light of the Supreme Court's decision on hypnosis testimony.
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Can War Ever Truly Bring Peace?As tensions rise in the Middle East, we turn to scripture for hope and guidance on peace.
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A Monastery in Ruins: The Echo of WarReflect on the spiritual impact of war's reach into sacred spaces in Ukraine.
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What Lies Hidden in the Shadows?Exploring accountability and justice within the church through Scripture.
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A Call for Peace Amidst Tragedy in MuscatineReflecting on a tragic mass shooting in Iowa and the biblical call for peace.
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The Vein That Halted DeathTennessee's halted execution raises questions of justice, mercy, and the sanctity of life.
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How Do We Clothe the Needy?A Wakulla County church holds a clothes giveaway, embodying Isaiah 58:7.
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The Weight of Justice and MercyExploring the moral and spiritual implications of capital punishment in the light of scripture.
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The Tragic Toll of War and the Sanctity of LifeReflect on the loss of over 225,000 Russian soldiers in Ukraine and the biblical value of life.
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A Breath of Judgment and MercyAlabama leaders face a moral dilemma after high court blocks execution method.
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The Peacemaker's Path Amidst ConflictReflect on the U.S. strikes on Iran after a helicopter downing through scripture's call for peace.
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A Call to Compassionate Action in GazaPalestinian and Israeli groups urge G7 to address Gaza's suffering.
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Can Prayer Overcome Persecution?A Taiwan prayer gathering highlights the plight of Chinese Christians facing persecution and the power of faith.
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Is Justice Truly Being Served?The Supreme Court's decision on Alabama's execution method raises questions about justice, mercy, and the sanctity of life.
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The Dark Trade of Despair and the Sanctity of LifeExploring the moral implications of aiding death through the lens of scripture.
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What Lies Beneath the Soil?A Polish village discovers a dark secret, prompting reflection on the sanctity of life.
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The Crossroads of Justice and MercyExploring the intersection of justice, mercy, and racial equality as California reconsiders the death penalty.
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In Search of Peace: A Call to Be PeacemakersAs Israel and Lebanon engage in talks amid conflict, scripture calls us to be peacemakers.
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A Voice of Hope Amidst ShadowsPope Leo XIV's rally in Spain addresses depression, violence, and hope through faith.
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The Quiet Interruption of JusticeExploring the sanctity of life through recent Supreme Court decisions.
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A Cry in the NightReflect on the tragedy of violence and the hope found in Christ's promise of comfort.
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What Does Compassion Look Like in a World of Strangers?Reflect on the plight of Iranian women facing deportation and the biblical call to love the stranger.
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Every Life Knit Together in LoveReflect on the sanctity of life through a tragic event and Psalm 139:14.
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Quiet Interruption of JusticeA court's decision in Alabama halts a controversial execution method, prompting reflection on life and justice.
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Is Religious Freedom Under Threat?Recent FBI firings highlight tensions between security and religious liberty. What does scripture say about this delicate balance?
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A Call to Love the Stranger in a Troubled WorldAmid rising xenophobia, scripture calls us to embrace the stranger with love and compassion.
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The Deeper Call Beyond Execution MethodsReflecting on justice and mercy in light of Alabama's execution case.
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The Dust of Conflict and the Call for PeaceReflecting on recent Middle East tensions, we explore the biblical call to peacemaking amidst global conflict.
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A Drone's Shadow Over El-Obeid: A Call for PeaceReflecting on the tragic drone strike in Sudan, exploring the deeper spiritual call for peace and reconciliation.
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The Breath of Justice: A Reflection on Life and DeathExploring the sanctity of life and justice through the lens of Alabama's nitrogen gas execution concerns.
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