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Monday, 19 October 2026

Christian Therapists Challenge Nebraska City’s Conversion Therapy Ban

Two Christian counselors have taken legal action against the city of Lincoln, Nebraska, arguing that a local ordinance restricting certain therapy discussions about sexual orientation.

Highland Park UMC Moves Toward Leaving Denomination With Vote Set for Oct. 25
Highland Park United Methodist Church (HPUMC) in Texas is preparing for a membership vote later this month that could end its longstanding affiliation with the denomination.
Former US Diplomat Morse Tan Barred From Grandmother’s Funeral as South Korea Exit Ban Continues
Former Trump administration diplomat Morse H. Tan was unable to attend his grandmother’s funeral in the United States last week because of a South Korean exit ban that has kept him in the country.
Frank Turek Accuses Baylor University of Obstructing Christian Campus Event
Christian apologist Frank Turek has accused Baylor University of imposing excessive security fees and administrative restrictions that led to the postponement.

Franklin Graham Meets Vietnamese Minister as Government Pledges Greater Religious Freedom

Franklin Graham Meets Vietnamese Minister as Government Pledges Greater Religious Freedom

The Rev. Franklin Graham hosted a delegation of senior Vietnamese officials and church leaders in North Carolina last week for discussions on religious freedom in the Southeast Asian nation. The delegation included Nguyen Dinh Khang, Vietnam’s minister of ethnic and religious affairs and a member of the Communist Party’s Central Committee.

More Than 9 in 10 Protestant Pastors Reject Political Endorsements From the Pulpit Despite IRS Stance
An overwhelming majority of Protestant pastors in the United States say they have no intention of endorsing political candidates during church services ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, even if such endorsements would not jeopardize their churches’ tax-exempt status, found that 93% would refrain from publicly supporting candidates from the pulpit.
Bible Education Group Secures Settlement, Apology in Washington School District Religious Discrimination Case
A Washington state school district has reached a settlement with a Christian organization that provides off-campus Bible instruction to public school students, agreeing to apologize, revise its policies and pay $275,000 in legal fees following a dispute over religious discrimination. Everett Public Schools committed to providing religious liberty training.
Fewer U.S. Teens Identify as Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual, CDC Data Shows
New federal survey data shows a notable decline in the percentage of younger American teenagers who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual, prompting researchers and commentators to debate what may be driving the change. An analysis of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control found that the shift was especially pronounced among ninth-grade girls.

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