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Progressive Christian Leaders Criticize Trump, Denounce ‘White Christian Nationalism’

A coalition of hundreds of Christians — including a number of progressive Evangelical pastors, academics and denominational figures — has released a public letter urging believers.

Iran Accused of Targeting Christians as 254 Arrested in One Year
A newly released human rights assessment says Christians in Iran are increasingly being targeted amid mounting political instability, with 254 Christians arrested last year because of their religious beliefs.
Car Care Leader Launches ‘Scroll to Soul’ Initiative to Help Gen Z Share Faith Online
An evangelistic ministry founded by an automotive industry icon is helping young adult Generation Z Christians share their faith more confidently and effectively on social media with a new guide.
Maryland’s Largest School District Must Pay $1.5M to Religious Parents in LGBT Curriculum Case
A federal judge has ordered Maryland’s largest public school district to pay $1.5 million to a group of religious parents after the district eliminated notice and opt-out options for LGBT-themed classroom books.

Vermont Drops LGBT Affirmation Requirement for Foster Parents, Restores Revoked Licenses

Vermont officials have updated foster care guidelines to remove a previous requirement that prospective parents affirm LGBT ideology. The state has also reinstated the licenses of families whose certifications were revoked due to religious objections, resolving several legal disputes. The state agreed to a settlement in a case challenging rules.

California Lawmakers Advance Bill to Increase Penalties for Disrupting Worship Services
California legislators are considering new measures aimed at strengthening legal protections for churches and other houses of worship in response to a series of disruptions reported both within the state and across the country. Senate Bill 1070 seeks to amend California’s penal code provisions dealing with interference in religious gatherings.
FOX’s ‘The Faithful’ Brings Stories of Genesis Women to Screen Beginning March 22
A new limited series, “The Faithful: Women of the Bible,” will premiere on FOX, retelling the book of Genesis through the lives of five women — Sarah, Hagar, Rebekah, Leah and Rachel. The series will debut Sunday, March 22, airing over three consecutive Sundays from 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT and concluding on Easter Sunday, April 5.
Appeals Court Clears Way for Louisiana to Enforce Ten Commandments Classroom Law
A federal appeals court has ruled that Louisiana may proceed with enforcing a state law requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, lifting a previous injunction that had blocked implementation of the measure. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated an earlier order that prevented the law from taking effect.