Chinese authorities are warning Christians not to gather to celebrate Christmas, claiming it violates COVID-19 protocols, Radio Free Asia reported on Friday.

Joe Biden seems to be “at war with all faith-based agencies” — including foster and adoption agencies that wish to operate according to their religious beliefs, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) told Breitbart News.

...“It used to be that Israel had absolute power over Congress. And today, I think it’s the exact opposite."

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis released a Christmas message ahead of the holiday, reminding Americans how blessed they are to live in a country that “protects our right to celebrate the birth of Christ freely.”

The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to weigh challenges to two Biden administration policies covering vaccine requirements for millions of workers...

...“More people are likely to have a mild illness with less serious symptoms..."

Another vaccine is now going to be seeking FDA approval. The Army has announced that they have developed a vaccine that they claim is effective against all variants of COVID and SARS.

..."Until then, in the spirit of Marxism, critical race theory will do what it does: divide people. We need to unite people around what is true..."

...Attendance is down sharply from pre-pandemic levels...

...Christmas is widely celebrated in China, but not as a religious holiday, or even as a day off from work. It’s similar to St. Patrick’s Day in America—a fun day with its own special traditions and decorations.

Evidence of Herod’s green thumb, Roman crucifixion methods, and Philistine bananas add to our understanding of the world of the Bible.

...It appears to be blatant religious discrimination when the military has now conceded, both publicly and in court filings that they have...refused to approve any religious accommodations.”

The Supreme Court announced late Wednesday that it will hear oral arguments in appeals against President Biden’s vaccine mandates for businesses with 100-plus employees and for healthcare workers.

...Two separate studies conclude on paper the omicron strain of coronavirus appears to be not as harmful as the delta variant, as it results in significantly less hospitalisations.

Persecution against Christians is on the rise in India — with Christians suffering communal boycotts, physical abuse and legal harassment.

Israeli researchers on Wednesday displayed a Roman-era golden ring with an early Christian symbol for Jesus inscribed in its gemstone, found in a shipwreck off the ancient port of Caesarea.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but some may want to go back to Thanksgiving.

...Overall, more than half of self-identified Christians in every church tradition don’t practice their faith...

...The installation features a mural depicting the Holy Family standing in front of a scene with smoke spewing from industrial rigging and pollution in the background...

...Counting his home as a parsonage saves Kenneth Copeland $150,000 a year in taxes on a $7M home.

Terrorists with the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Sunday (Dec. 19) killed 12 Christians in an attack in Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, sources said.

With many traveling over the Christmas holiday the President addressed the threat of the omicron variant.

The World Health Organisation warned Tuesday there is too much at stake to celebrate Christmas this year, cautioning it is better to either cancel or postpone the annual festivities than risk the death of a loved one.