By Charles Mills Disclaimer: The following is a guest post. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of this blog or its editorial contributors. What Would Jesus Do? Two men walk into a Brooklyn carpenter’s shop and eagerly look around. They examine a carefully crafted…
Court finds legal uncertainty over IVF embryo disposal creates real risk, despite state’s pledge not to prosecute. On July 11, 2025, the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that one of three women challenging the state’s abortion statutes may proceed with her case, reversing part of a lower court’s dismissal that found all lacked standing. The…
OPM memo urges telework, flexible schedules, and leave options to prevent conflicts between faith and federal service The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued formal guidance directing federal agencies to take active steps to accommodate religious observance in the workplace. Reported by Fox News Digital, the July 2025 memorandum emphasizes that no federal…
The Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy (CRCD) and First Liberty Institute have released their fourth annual “Religious Liberty in the States Report 2025,” a comprehensive analysis of legal protections for religious freedom across all 50 U.S. states. The report, which has significantly expanded its scope since its inception, aims to provide a detailed understanding…
John MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church for 55 years, died on July 14, 2025, at the age of 86 following complications from pneumonia. He was known globally for his verse-by-verse biblical exposition, the MacArthur Study Bible, and his leadership of The Master’s Seminary. But in the wake of his death, many within the evangelical…
Ruling halts executive order targeting children of undocumented and temporary immigrant parents, while raising legal questions about unborn children and potential future claims to human rights
The July 7, 2025, joint motion for a consent judgment in National Religious Broadcasters v. Long offers a carefully constructed interpretation of the Johnson Amendment as it applies to certain forms of religious speech. While it provides limited relief for churches seeking to address political topics within worship settings, it also reinforces the boundaries of…
As the IRS steps back from regulating church political speech, leaders face growing pressure to adopt neutrality policies to preserve unity.
This story isn’t a call to compromise—it’s a call to press together. To stop assuming the worst, to stop feeding division, and to start working together on what matters. They gathered with purpose. Men, women, and children—elders, leaders, and the quiet ones in the back pews—stood together, convinced a great threat had crept into their…
A Reflection on General Conference Session 2025