Gospel for Asia Sounds Alarm About ‘America’s Hidden Slaves’
The scourge of human trafficking is accelerating in the United States at a rapid pace, according to Christian agency Gospel for Asia (GFA, www.gfa.org).
Coalition Offended with Comments Attacking Conscience Rights
A coalition of medical organizations released a public statement condemning recent statements on abortion and conscience protections made by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Physicians, the American Psychiatric Association and the American Osteopathic Association. The letter calls on this “Group of Six” to respect their position and represent all physician members in their public statements.
Christian Book Distributors Drops CBD Initials to Avoid Confusion With Cannabis
A popular Christian bookseller is changing its name after a deluge of requests for cannabis-related products.
Evangelical Denomination Expels Entire Congregation Over LGBT Inclusion
For the first time in its 134-year history, the Evangelical Covenant Church has voted to remove a congregation from its roster over its position on LGBTQ inclusion.
Senator Withdraws Clergy Bill
California Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties) withdrew SB 360, a bill that would have required clergy to report certain confessions to the government. The Bill would have further restricted ministers by excluding clergy penitential communications from long established legal protections including “spiritual direction” and “religious counseling.”
California Lawmakers Pass Measure Pushing Pastors to Embrace LGBT Ideology
The California State Assembly has passed a resolution telling pastors to affirm homosexuality in violation of their biblical beliefs.
