Grace Whitmore

Evangelical Pastor Ara Torosian has recently found himself at the center of a pressing issue that highlights the challenges faced by Christian refugees in the United States. Having fled Iran over a decade ago, Torosian now leads a Farsi-speaking congregation at Cornerstone Church in Los Angeles. His journey to religious freedom has not been without … Read more

In a significant move reflecting the ongoing debate over abortion in America, a coalition of 40 pastors and regional leaders from the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has urged the Trump administration to take action against the distribution of abortion pills, specifically mifepristone. This call to action comes as states with restrictive abortion laws grapple with … Read more

Pastor Derwin Gray, a prominent voice in the evangelical community and founder of Transformation Church in South Carolina, recently made headlines with his candid remarks regarding the impact of the Trump administration on diversity initiatives. In a revealing interview on NPR’s "Here & Now," Gray expressed concern about the administration’s stance on diversity, equity, and … Read more

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has taken a bold step by filing a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, accusing the organization of disseminating misleading information about the abortion pill, Mifepristone. This lawsuit, announced last week, accuses the abortion provider of violating the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, which aims to protect consumers from deceptive practices. The lawsuit … Read more

A coalition of Christian organizations has taken a stand against immigration enforcement practices on church properties, filing a lawsuit that challenges the Trump administration’s controversial policy. This legal action, initiated in federal court in Massachusetts, names the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Secretary Kristi Noem as defendants, asserting that the policy is detrimental … Read more

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), under the leadership of Director Scott Kupor, has recently taken a significant step to bolster religious expression within the federal workplace. In a memo released on July 28, 2025, titled "Protecting Religious Expression in the Federal Workplace," the OPM has directed federal agencies to embrace and facilitate the … Read more

A California parental rights group is sounding the alarm over a proposed piece of legislation that some say could redefine guardianship laws in a way that jeopardizes child safety. The bill, known as the Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025, is poised to advance through the state Senate, sparking heated discussions about its potential implications … Read more

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recently stirred discussions within the Christian community and beyond by releasing new guidelines regarding the care of infants with Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18. This new guidance marks a significant shift from earlier practices that often led to the assumption that these conditions were uniformly lethal. Instead, the … Read more

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a significant step in addressing concerns surrounding "gender-affirming care," particularly as it pertains to minors. In a recent announcement, the FTC is actively seeking public input regarding potential misleading claims made by providers of these procedures. This inquiry is particularly focused on the effects such claims may have … Read more