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Louisiana Gov. Signs Bill Requiring 72-Hour Wait Period Before Abortion
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a bill into law on Thursday that would require women to wait 72 hours before they can get an abortion. 
Zwingli's View on the Lord's Supper, and Luther's Criticism
Zwingli's view on the Eucharist (as well as baptism) is heavily influenced by two factors. First, Zwingli had served as a chaplain in the Swiss Confederacy. In this military context Zwingli learned the importance of rank and allegiance. He spoke of the essence of the sacrament as consisting in Pflic… 
Eleven States Sue Federal Government over Directive to Allow Students Use Bathrooms According to Gender Identity
Ten states and Arizona Department of Education along with three individual school districts and state officials have sued Obama administration over a recent directive allowing transgender students to use bathrooms in conformity with their gender identity. 
Virginia School District Unanimously Approves Ordinance to Require Students to Use Bathrooms in Accordance with Birth Genders
Grayson County School Board in Virginia unanimously passed an ordinance to prohibit students from using bathrooms not in accordance with their birth genders, in defiance of the federal directive. 
Korean Church Leaders Continue Preparation for Korean World Mission Conference
As the Korean World Mission Conference is quickly approaching, organizers of the event have been hosting gatherings to prepare and pray for the event. The most recent preparation gathering took place on Tuesday at Grace Ministries International in Fullerton, CA. 
Chewbacca Mask Woman Speaks Up for God, Says Her Real Source of Joy is Faith
Candace Payne, a 37-year-old mother of two, caught the attention of millions of people who were enamored by her infectious laugh wearing a Star Wars Chewbacca mask. 
Most Pastors Want to Minister in Prison, But Lack Resources for Long-Time Commitment
Most Protestant pastors like to preach in prison, but few have resources to run effective prison ministry, according to a new LifeWay research. 
EU Appoints First Special Envoy For Religious Freedom
Former First Deputy Prime Minister of Slovakia Jan Figel’ was appointed by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker as the first Special Envoy “for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the European Union” as of May 6, according to a press release. South Korean Missionary Killed in Philippines Home
Sim Jae-Sok, a South Korean missionary, was killed in his home in Taytay on Friday morning, according to local police. According to officials, Sim woke up early that morning to exercise, but came into contact with a robber who was in his home, leading to a scuffle 
Federal Judge Temporarily Stops Ohio from Diverting Funds from Planned Parenthood to Other Health Care Providers
Judge Michael Barrett of US District Court in Ohio temporarily blocked a legislation to defund Planned Parenthood for two weeks in response to lawsuit filed by the abortion provider against the state on May 11. 
Authentic Christ is Found in the Tension Between Cultures, Says Graphic Novelist Gene Yang
On Saturday, May 21, the Asian American Initiative at Fuller Theological Seminary hosted a conference exploring “the intersections between gospel, pop culture, and Asian American identity” where graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang shared his own experiences of exploring his Asian-American identity i… 
Asian American Ministers, Artists, Activists Dialogue on Intersection of Faith and Culture
The Asian American Initiative at Fuller Theological Seminary hosted its first all-day conference on Saturday exploring Asian American identity, and how it relates to an individual's understanding of the gospel. In particular, the conference aimed to examine that intersection through the lens of pop … 
Clinton Maintains Slight Lead Over Trump in Popularity Polls
Hillary Clinton is leading Donald Trump in favorability ratings among the voters by three points, according to an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. 
Second Chibok Girl Rescued from Abduction by Boko Haram
A second Chibok girl from the 218 kidnapped girls has been found, according to the Nigerian army. 
Church of Scotland Permits Individuals in Same-Sex Marriages to Be Appointed as Ministers
The Church of Scotland voted to allow its gay ministers to marry, at General Assembly meeting held in Edinburgh. The church, however, left the theological definition of marriage beyond the purview of the meeting, and will take it up next year.
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