Ryan Foley

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  Jul 20, 2021

  California Pastor Che Ahn warns church closures rooted in Marxist ideology

  A California pastor who has challenged his state government over coronavirus worship restrictions is alleging that such restrictions are rooted in Marxist ideology. 

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  Jul 20, 2021

  Asia Bibi reveals how God showed Himself on death row, transformed an ‘ordinary Christian’

  A Pakistani Christian woman who was imprisoned on death row for over eight years based on trumped-up blasphemy charges recounted how that experience helped her “grow strong in faith” during an address at the annual International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington, D.C. 

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  Jul 19, 2021

  17 AGs back Arkansas law banning puberty blockers, trans surgeries for minors: 'Protect kids'

  More than a dozen state attorneys general have come to the defense of an Arkansas law banning the use of puberty blockers on children with gender dysphoria amid a legal challenge, arguing that states have an obligation to “protect kids.” 

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  Jul 17, 2021

  Parents, activists pushing back against critical race theory's 'destructive message' in America's school

  As the debate about critical race theory continues to engulf the political discourse in the United States, grassroots organizations and activists are relying on a variety of methods to combat the ideology’s influence on American education and counter what they characterize as a “destructive message.”

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  Jul 16, 2021

  Nigerian priest fears more persecution after Boko Haram leader's death: 'Time bomb waiting to explode'

  A Nigerian priest is warning that the religious persecution in his home country is a “time bomb waiting to explode," adding that the death of the Boko Haram leader during a battle with the Islamic State could worsen the situation.

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  Jul 16, 2021

  Biden official touts administration's religious freedom record at DC summit

  A Biden administration official addressed the International Religious Freedom Summit, touting the Executive Branch’s record on advancing religious freedom and praising the bipartisan support for promoting the fundamental human right.

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  Jul 15, 2021

  Uyghur woman tearfully recalls 'inhumane' treatment in China’s brutal concentration camps

  A survivor of a Chinese concentration camp tearfully recalled her time in detention in a speech before religious freedom advocates, telling them that her experience left “indelible scars on my heart.”

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  Jul 13, 2021

  SBA list slams House Democrats’ for ‘forcing taxpayers to fund abortion’ by advancing spending bill without Hyde Amendment

  Pro-life lawmakers and advocacy groups are slamming House Democrats for taking the first step in passing a federal budget without a guarantee that taxpayer funds will not be used to fund abortions.

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  Jul 13, 2021

  Biden, Trump officials headline bipartisan religious freedom summit 2021: 'Fundamental human right'

  A bipartisan three-day summit of persecuted religious minorities, advocates and politicians kicks off Tuesday in Washington, D.C., seeking to continue the momentum established by the U.S. State Department's two ministerials promoting religious freedom worldwide.  

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  Jul 12, 2021

  Rise of the 'nones,' decline of 'white Christian America' slows in US, new survey shows

  A new survey reveals that the share of Americans who identify as religiously unaffiliated has declined slightly. However, more Americans still describe themselves as religiously unaffiliated than affiliate with any particular religious tradition.