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Pro-Life Activist Wins $1M Settlement After DOJ Case, Calls It “Huge Victory”

Pro-life activist Mark Houck has secured a settlement exceeding $1 million, nearly four years after an FBI raid on his home sparked widespread backlash among supporters.

Texas Board Gives Preliminary Approval to Add Biblical Texts to Mandatory Reading List
The Texas State Board of Education has taken a major step toward incorporating biblical texts into public school classrooms, with selections such as the Book of Job moving closer to being taught alongside classic works.
Catholic Nuns Sue New York Over LGBTQ Law, Forcing Religious Violations
Catholic nuns who have long cared for terminal cancer patients in New York have launched a federal legal challenge against a state law they say compels them to act against their convictions on sex and gender identity.
Judge Upholds Massachusetts Church’s Right to Operate Homeless Shelter
A Massachusetts judge has ruled that a local church can move forward with operating an emergency homeless shelter on its property, rejecting objections raised by some nearby residents.

Evan Lenow Elected ERLC President by SBC Trustees

Evan Lenow has been unanimously selected as the new president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention. The decision was made during a specially convened meeting held Monday in Nashville, where the ERLC board of trustees voted to install the leader.

48% of Americans Say They’ve Read Half the Bible or More, Survey Finds
A new nationwide survey reports that close to half of Americans say they have read a substantial portion of the Bible, though a much smaller share engages with it regularly. The American Bible Society has released the first installment of its 2026 report, “State of the Bible USA 2026,” with an opening chapter titled “The Bible in America Today.”
EEOC Files Lawsuit Against California Trucking Company Over Alleged Religious Discrimination
A California-based trucking company is facing a federal lawsuit after allegedly requiring a Christian driver to work on Sundays, ultimately leading to his resignation and prompting claims of religious discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed suit against Blue Eagle Contracting, Inc.
Global Methodist Church Appeals Nigerian Ruling Favoring UMC Over Church Registration and Assets
The Global Methodist Church has moved to challenge a Nigerian court decision in an ongoing legal dispute with the United Methodist Church over registration status and control of church resources. Bishop John Pena Auta announced that the denomination had filed an appeal with Nigeria’s Court of Appeal in Abuja and requested an injunction.