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House Passes Bill Banning Gender Transition Procedures for Minors

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation that would prohibit gender transition procedures for minors, though the bill is expected to face significant resistance in the narrowly divided U.S. Senate.

Massive Police Operation Targets Christians in China’s Zhejiang Province
A sweeping security operation involving more than 1,000 police officers, SWAT teams and paramilitary forces reportedly targeted Christian congregations in eastern China, resulting in hundreds of detentions.
York St John University Allows Controversial LGBTQ Nativity Play
York St John University is facing criticism from Christian students and observers after permitting a controversial Nativity-themed stage production that some allege discriminates against Christianity.
Christians Voice Concern as Silence Surrounds Kidnapped U.S. Missionary Pilot in Niger
Nearly two months after an American missionary pilot was abducted from his home in Niamey, Niger, concern is mounting among local Christians who say there has been little public information about efforts to secure his release.

Human Coalition Urges Pastors to Speak Out on Abortion Amid Post–Charlie Kirk Church Surge

A newly released open letter endorsed by prominent Christian conservative leaders is calling on pastors to address abortion clearly and unapologetically from the pulpit. The appeal was issued last week by Human Coalition, a national pro-life organization that connects women facing unplanned pregnancies with alternatives to abortion.

Majority of Christians Say AI Videos Diminish Social Media Experience
A new national survey indicates that Evangelicals, non-denominational Christians, and Americans with no religious affiliation are among the vocal opponents of the rapid spread of AI-generated videos across social media platforms. More than eight in 10 participants said that AI-generated videos disrupt their viewing experience at least occasionally.
Pakistani Court Acquits Christian Accused of Blasphemy After Facebook Bible Post
A Pakistani court acquitted a Christian man of blasphemy charges in September, but the decision was kept private for weeks out of fear for his safety. Sargodha Magistrate Syed Faizan-e-Rasool cleared 47-year-old Haroon Shahzad on Sept. 27 after the original complainant, Muhammad Imran Ladhar, withdrew the accusation he filed on June 30, 2023.
R.C. Sproul–Founded St. Andrew’s Chapel Votes to Leave PCA After Two-Year Affiliation
St. Andrew’s Chapel, the Florida congregation established by the late theologian R.C. Sproul, has voted to leave the Presbyterian Church in America, ending a brief two-year affiliation with the denomination. The Sanford-based church approved the move during a Sunday vote, with 669 members supporting withdrawal and 108 opposing it.