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Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Federal Judge Allows Bid for First Religious Charter School in U.S. to Proceed in Oklahoma

National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School may continue pursuing plans to become the nation’s first religious charter school while its legal challenge to an Oklahoma law moves forward, a federal judge ruled.

Muslim Residents Oppose Approved Church Project in Indonesia Over Permit Discrepancy
A planned church in East Java Province in Indonesia is facing renewed opposition from Muslim residents who argue that an address discrepancy in permit documents should halt construction.
SBC President Seeks New Baptist Faith & Message Article on Gender and Human Sexuality
Southern Baptist Convention President Willy Rice has proposed amending the Baptist Faith & Message in response to what he considers cultural confusion over gender and marriage.
Colorado Christian School Sees 96 Student Baptisms Through “5th Quarter” Gatherings
Nearly 100 students have been baptized during five periodic worship gatherings held at Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, after athletic competitions.

Gen Z Leads Americans in Religious Identity and Spiritual Engagement, Survey Finds

Gen Z Leads Americans in Religious Identity and Spiritual Engagement, Survey Finds

Generation Z adults are more likely than older Americans to identify as “religious,” while also reporting high levels of participation in a wide range of spiritual practices, according to a new Harris Poll. Gen Z was the generation most likely to describe itself as “religious,” at 33%, compared with 22% of Gen X adults.

Joe Biden Receives Planned Parenthood Award, Urges Supporters “Not to Give Up”
Former President Joe Biden received an award from Planned Parenthood of Delaware on Thursday and used his remarks to defend his abortion-rights record while encouraging supporters to continue their efforts. Biden spoke at Planned Parenthood of Delaware’s 22nd Annual Chocolate & Champagne Gala in Claymont.
World Evangelical Alliance Raises Alarm Over Violence Near Christian Village in West Bank
The World Evangelical Alliance called on Israel at the United Nations Human Rights Council to curb settler violence and halt settlement expansion in the West Bank. Speaking on behalf of Evangelicals in the Middle East, the WEA urged Israel to protect Palestinian civilians, prevent settler attacks, hold perpetrators accountable.
Asbury Seminary to Exit Federal Loan Program Over Debt, Religious Autonomy Concerns
Asbury Theological Seminary plans to leave the federal student loan program and stop processing Title IV loans beginning in May 2027. Title IV governs federal student aid under the Higher Education Act. The Kentucky seminary said the move reflects a desire to reduce student debt and concerns that a future administration hostile to its beliefs could use federal funding.

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