Robert Jeffress: Sunday Preaching Is ‘None of the Government’s Business,’ He Says at Liberty Panel

Robert Jeffress: Sunday Preaching Is ‘None of the Government’s Business,’ He Says at Liberty Panel

Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Dallas told a White House religious liberty panel on Wednesday that the federal government has no authority to regulate what pastors preach from the pulpit, insisting that such oversight is “none of the government’s business.” Speaking before the U.S. Department of Justice’s Religious Liberty Commission, Jeffress—joined by Senior Executive Pastor Ben Lovvorn—recounted the church’s encounter with the IRS during a contentious tax inquiry launched in 2021 und
  • Trump Admin Imposes Visa Curbs on Nigerians Accused of Anti-Christian Attacks
    The U.S. State Department has announced new visa restrictions for Nigerians involved in or supporting religious freedom violations, a policy that may also extend to their immediate family members. The announcement comes as extremist groups and armed militias continue escalating attacks against Christian communities—violence that has resulted in thousands of deaths, widespread kidnappings, and the destruction of numerous churches.
  • Over 80% of U.S. Protestants Make Extra Donations During Christmas Season, Study Finds
    A new study from Lifeway Research shows that American churchgoers are highly likely to make both financial and item donations during the Christmas season. Lifeway reports that more than 4 in 5 U.S. Protestant churchgoers say they typically make an extra monetary donation during the holiday season, and 76 percent said they donated physical items to at least one cause last year.

Rising Religious Sentiment in the US Military Amid a More Secular Nation

A new statistical review indicates that religious sentiment is increasing within the United States armed forces, even as broader American culture continues to become more secular. Ryan Burge, a professor of practice at the John C. Danforth Center reported that the share of active-duty personnel attending church at least once each week has grown noticeably over the past decade.
  • Religious ‘Nones’ Likely to Overtake Protestants Among Young People, Pew Finds
    Pew Research Center has released a new interpretation of its expansive 2023–24 Religious Landscape Study (RLS). Using a hypothetical scenario in which the United States is reduced to a “small town” of 100 residents, Pew illustrates how religious identity would appear among younger Americans, suggesting that religious “nones” would outnumber Protestants in the rising generation.
  • 62% of Americans Believe Jesus Will Return; 57% Believe Hell Is Real, Survey Finds
    Most Americans express little discomfort with doctrines such as hell or Jesus’ future judgment, yet many assume these teachings apply only selective. The latest installment of The State of Theology—a biennial national survey conducted by Lifeway Research and sponsored by Ligonier Ministries—polled more than 3,000 U.S. adults to assess current attitudes about God, Scripture, sin, and the Christian faith.
  • Trump Again Condemns Violence Against Nigerian Christians, Urges Government Action
    President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of the escalating violence against Christians in Nigeria, urging the Nigerian government to take decisive action. During a Fox News Radio interview last Friday, Trump expressed deep anger over ongoing massacres targeting Christian communities. “I'm really angry about it,” he said, arguing that the Nigerian government has “done nothing” and calling what's happening in Nigeria “a disgrace.”
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  • Americans Twice as Likely as Canadians to Say Religion Is Central to Daily Life

    A new survey reveals that Americans are far more likely than Canadians to say that religion plays a significant role in their daily lives. One key indicator showed that 33% of Americans “strongly agree” that religion is “very important” in their “day-to-day life,” while only 17% of Canadians said the same.

  • North Texas Islamic Project Rebranded as “The Meadow” Amid Scrutiny and Controversy

    A Muslim-centered development proposal in North Texas appears to be resurfacing under a new identity after its creators removed earlier online content and reworked promotional materials in response to ongoing state investigations and recently enacted legislative measures.

  • Nearly 8,000 Attend Harvest Crusade at UVU Months After Charlie Kirk’s Death

    Nearly 8,000 people filled Utah Valley University’s basketball arena on Sunday for a Harvest Crusade event held at the same campus where conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk was killed in September. Organizers report that approximately 2,100 attendees made professions of faith during the gathering.

  • Paxton Sues Texas Higher Ed Board Over Programs Excluding Religious Students

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a new legal challenge targeting three state-funded higher education programs that he argues unlawfully prevent religious students and faith-based groups from accessing public benefits. Filed Monday in Travis County District Court, the lawsuit centers on three programs administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

  • Trump Signs Executive Order Aiming to Expand Faith-Based Participation in Foster Care

    President Donald Trump issued a new executive order on Thursday titled “Fostering the Future for American Children and Families,” setting forth a wide-ranging federal effort to strengthen faith-based involvement in the foster care system. The order opens by expressing concern that “Some jurisdictions and organizations maintain policies that discourage or prohibit qualified families from serving children in need as foster and adoptive parents.

  • Wyoming, Utah Top List of Most Charitable U.S. States Ahead of Christmas Season

    A recent study released by WalletHub ranked all 50 states according to their charitable activity. Wyoming ranked as the most charitable state in the nation, earning an overall score of 69.49. Rounding out the top 10 were Utah, Maryland, Minnesota, Virginia, Colorado, Delaware, Maine, Pennsylvania, and Oregon.

  • Millennials and Gen Z Boost Bible Engagement to Highest Level Since 2010

    Bible reading in the United States has surged to its highest level in 15 years, with Millennials and Generation Z—particularly young men—leading the trend. The joint study “State of the Church” initiative, conducted by Barna Group and Gloo, gathered insights from 12,116 online interviews between January and October 2025. Findings show that about 50% of self-identified Christians report reading the Bible weekly, marking the highest level of engagement among Christians in more than a decade.

  • U.S. Lawmakers Push Resolution Condemning Christian Persecution in Nigeria

    Rep. Riley Moore (R‑W.Va.) introduced a resolution condemning violent attacks on Christians in Nigeria and urging decisive U.S. action to hold those responsible accountable. This initiative follows President Donald Trump’s recent announcement designating Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern.” The resolution has gained the support of at least 20 House Republicans.
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