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Stock Market Provides Optimistic Outlook on Economy
With America partially open during the COVID-19 pandemic, the stock market tells us that the economy is looking towards a brighter tomorrow. 
5 Cases That Successfully Defended Religious Freedom Against Government Intervention During COVID-19
Many cases arose during the pandemic in which freedom was taken away by the government. Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) has successfully defended the freedom of Christians. Here are five victories that have been published by ADF 
Minnesota Bishops Plan to Defy State Order and Reopen Services Onsite
Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis recently published the plan to permit parishes to reopen the services to the public masses and defy the state's "stay-home" order that forbids religious gathering of more than ten people. 
John Piper : "How Can I Distinguish Actions by Faith or Unbelief?"
In a recent podcast episode posted on Desiring God, pastor John Piper shared a thoughtful answer to the question of one listener about "how to distinguish an act done from faith and an act done from unbelief." 
Oregon Supreme Court Issues Stay on County Judge's Decision to Invalidate Gov.'s Orders
Oregon's Gov. Kate Brown's Executive Order 20-03, a COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home order was issued on March 8, 2020, and has been invalidated by Baker County judge's orders on May 18, only to be issued a temporary stay in the same evening of May 18--putting Kate Brown's Executive Order still in eff… 
U.S. Department of Justice Warns Gov.Newsom’s Reopening Plan Discriminates Against California Churches
The Department of Justice (DOJ) warned California Gov. Gavin Newsom that California's coronavirus reopening plan discriminates against churches and continued restrictions on worship services threatens religious freedom. 
Chinese Government Buildings in Africa Used as a Way to Spy
Many accusations have been directed toward China with recent allegation involve pressuring WHO to delay COVID-19 as a pandemic, which has cost millions of lives worldwide. The Heritage Foundation recently reported that Chinese Government Buildings in Africa Are a Likely Vector for Chinese Spying. 
China Threatens With Retaliation After Pompeo Congratulated Taiwan President
China authorities threatened to exercise counter-measures against the US after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo congratulated Taiwan's president for inaugurating for the second time. By doing so, China claims that Pompeo did major damage to the two superpowers' political relationship. 
Texas Hope Presbyterian Church Hosts Diaper Drive-in
Hope Presbyterian Church with a 425-member congregation in north Austin, is among churches throughout the Synod of the Sun that is finding creative ways to make connections with their members and the people they serve during COVID-19, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. 
Chinese Pastor Wang Yi Transferred to Prison, Exact Location Still Unknown
According to a member from the heavily persecuted Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC) in Chengdu, imprisoned pastor Wang Yi was recently transferred from Chengdu Detention Center to a prison, but the exact location has not been made clear to Wang's family. 
Pastor Urges Faith Leaders to Fight for Right to Worship: "Today is the day to be the lion"
A Kentucky pastor, joined by at least 50 other churches for an online petition, urges religious leaders across the nation to "step up and roar" for the right for worship amid coronavirus restrictions over churches. 
Trump Threatens to Permanently Suspend WHO Funding, Giving 30 Days to Reform
President Trump has been continuously blasted WHO, accusing it of delaying the information on COVID-19 and favoring China. Now, Trump is threatening to withdraw funding permanently and cancel US membership if it does not commit to "substantive improvements" within 30 days, even as it deals with a de… 
New York Pastor Threatened with $1,000 Fine For Holding Drive-in Church Service
The Central Bible Baptist Church in New York with around 40 members held a drive-in service and had to discontinue its worship after being threatened by the Massena Police Department that a fine of up to $1,000 would be imposed, on Friday challenged the claim that drive-in services violate Gov. Andr… 
Myanmar Pastor Presumed Dead Returns Home More Than a Year Later
42-year-old Myanmar pastor, Tun N., who served a humble church of 50 members for 20 years has returned after being presumed dead. 
Renowned Christian Evangelist, Ravi Zacharias Dies at 74
A renowned Christian apologist, evangelist, and author, Ravi Zacharias died Tuesday morning at his home in Atlanta after a brief battle with sarcoma, a rare form of cancer at the age of 74.









