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There is a strong push in some states to greatly expand the availability of late-term abortions. New York has passed a law permitting a woman to pursue an abortion for the entire length of her pregnancy; Illinois and Vermont are considering similar measures. These laws also remove much of the protection which had been guaranteed to healthcare givers who have a conscientious or religious objection to abortion.

— Christian News Network

Catholic Social Services located in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been caring for foster children and placing them in homes for nearly 100 years. In spite of the great need for good foster homes, a directive has been issued by the city government stating that unless Catholic Social Services endorse same sex marriages, that the relationship between the agency and the city is at risk of being terminated. The agency stated that they will not oblige as to do so is inconsistent with their ministry.

— CBN News

In a meeting held in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 26, 2019, delegates of the twelve million-member United Methodist Church rejected a proposal to allow same-sex marriage and LGBT clergy in their denom ination. Much of the opposition was voiced by conservative members from Africa and the Philippines where the denomination has a large presence. There is fear that the vote will lead to a split in the denomination as well as discussions regarding what to do with clergy who are openly gay or lesbian. The church’s official position states that homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching.”

— Nashville Tenneseean

A local high school in New Jersey, which since its organization has provided white gowns for girls and purple gowns for boys at graduation, announced that from now on the gowns will all be of the same color for both sexes so that those “who have difficulty identifying with a specific gender” will not feel discriminated against.

— AFA News

A United States senator from Texas recently severely criticized one of his fellow senators from New Jersey for interrogating a judicial nominee about her religious and moral principles. The nominee was asked whether she believed LGBT relationships were immoral or if homosexuality was a sin. After the nominee stated that she would follow the precedence of the Supreme Court in her judicial role, the senator from Texas reminded his colleague from New Jersey that Article VI of the Constitution states that there shall be no religious test for any public office.

— www.christianheadlines.com

A country whose flag includes a golden cross is saying no to God more and more. Swedish officials now admit they are taking intentional steps to limit expressions of religion. Recently, officials banned citizens from being able to register license plates having religious connotations. Mikael Anderson, press officer for the Transport Agency, stated, “We deny any words that we believe can cause offense. Among other things we say no to everything that has any religious connotations no matter which connotations.” A man who was denied his Christian license plate is taking a peaceful approach to the situation, emphasizing, “As a Christian, you should not make war on those who make decisions in this country; instead, we must pray for them.”

— CBN News

Recent studies in the Netherlands have shown that approximately 100,000 citizens per year are leaving the church—that is approximately 276 per day. In England, the Episcopal Church has sent out a directive to its congregations stating that it is no longer necessary to have two services on Sunday. There is time for everything except God!

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