News from a christian perspective

Here are some recent news stories from a Christian perspective:

Religious Freedom

• The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Christian baker who refused to make a cake for a same-sex wedding, citing his religious beliefs. The decision is seen as a victory for religious freedom and a blow to the LGBTQ+ community. (Source: CNN)
• The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that a Christian couple in the UK was unfairly dismissed from their jobs for expressing their religious beliefs. The decision is seen as a victory for religious freedom in the workplace. (Source: The Guardian)

Persecution of Christians

• A report by the Pew Research Center has found that Christians are the most persecuted religious group in the world, with 245 million Christians experiencing high levels of persecution in 2019. (Source: Pew Research Center)
• A Christian pastor in China has been sentenced to seven years in prison for "inciting subversion of state power" after he was accused of spreading Christianity. (Source: BBC)

Church and Ministry

• The Southern Baptist Convention has elected its first African American president, J.D. Greear, in a move seen as a step towards greater diversity and inclusion in the denomination. (Source: Christianity Today)
• A new study has found that the number of Protestant churches in the US has declined by 10% over the past decade, while the number of Catholic churches has remained stable. (Source: The Washington Post)

Ethics and Morality

• A new study has found that the majority of Americans believe that abortion is morally wrong, with 58% of respondents saying that it is "morally wrong" or "very wrong". (Source: Gallup)
• The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced that it will no longer enforce a rule that required healthcare providers to provide abortion services. (Source: The New York Times)

International News

• The Israeli government has announced plans to build a new settlement in the West Bank, which has been condemned by the Palestinian Authority and the international community. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• A report by the United Nations has found that the number of refugees and internally displaced people worldwide has reached a record high, with 70.8 million people displaced due to conflict, persecution, and natural disasters. (Source: UN News)

Culture and Society

• A new study has found that the majority of Americans believe that Christianity is under attack in the US, with 63% of respondents saying that they believe that Christianity is "under attack" or "being marginalized". (Source: Pew Research Center)
• The US Supreme Court has ruled that a cross-shaped war memorial in Maryland is constitutional, despite a challenge from a group of atheists who argued that it was a violation of the separation of church and state. (Source: The Washington Post)

I hope these news stories from a Christian perspective are helpful and informative.