Christian News Weekly Recap May 3 – 8, 2021
This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section.
Monday May 3, 2021
Canadian church fined $83K for holding in-person worship service with over 10 people
China shuts down Bible App, Christian WeChat as new crackdown policies go into effect
The Man in the White Robe: The #1 Night That Jesus Appears to Muslims
Facebook confirms the testing of a new prayer feature
Tuesday May 4, 2021
Archbishop of San Francisco Issues Scathing Rebuke of Pro-Choice Catholic Politicians
Prison Fellowship Distributes 100,000 Bibles to Prisoners Nationwide amid COVID-19 Pandemic
China Removes Bible Apps from App Store, Shuts Down Popular Christian Websites
NYC Pastor Helps Rebuild Nigerian Church Burned by Muslim Militants
Wednesday May 5, 2021
America Is Involved in a ‘War on Children,’ John MacArthur Says
Texas city withdraws petition to take property from church, ends eminent domain legal battle
2 pastors from Beijing’s Zion Church arrested 3 years after authorities forced church to close
Is Christian cohabitation the new norm?
Thursday May 6, 2021
5 Prayers for the United States on the National Day of Prayer
Biden’s National Day of Prayer proclamation excludes the word ‘God’
Church of Scotland to debate legislation on same-sex marriage
2 Preachers Jailed from Largest Banned House Church in Beijing
Friday May 7, 2021
Rare Oil Lamp Unearthed in Israel
Woke capitalism is a threat to the world and the Church
Theologian denounces contemporary worship: It ‘harms discipleship,’ ‘doesn’t mature believers’
Juror wrongfully dismissed for listening to ‘God’s guidance’ in lawmaker’s fraud case, court rules
Saturday May 8, 2021
Saddleback Church ordains first female pastors
Southern Baptist Convention Sever Ties With Kentucky Churches Over Female Pastors
Christian counsellor challenges politician over conversion therapy ‘torture’ claims