Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 957, a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirmed a child's gender identity in child custody cases. Praising the "passion and values" that led to the bill's introduction by trans advocate Democrat Assemblywoman Lori Wilson, he expressed reservations about the bill, stating, "Other-minded elected officials, in California and other states, could very well use this strategy to diminish the civil rights of vulnerable communities." Read more.

Officials in El Dorado County, Calif., have rescinded a proclamation to "recognize the impact of religious beliefs on America's history" following pushback from Jewish residents and church-state separation groups, including the Freedom From Religion Foundation. The county intended to declare July "American Christian Heritage Month" before the ACLU sent a letter warning that doing so would violate the California Constitution. The federal government, meanwhile, observes Jewish American Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Month. Read more.

Pointing to 1 Tim. 4:1, Pastor Greg Locke notes that people are walking away from the faith in favor of false religions and false teachings that dismiss the Bible. From idol worship to the worship of man, objects, charms, and horoscopes, Locke asserts that the "influence of demonic activity in the life of the American church is an absolute fact." Read more.

The Providence Forum's Jerry Newcombe warns against RevCom (Revolutionary Communist Party), which is pushing for a Marxist revolution in the U.S. "The idea of a communist revolution in America, 'the belly of the beast,' might well seem far-fetched. But consider the incredible 'progress' that the Marxists have made in this country in the last several decades," cautions Newcombe. Read more.

President Trump: polarizing figure or true patriot? In this prophetic Christian film, explore a post-Trump world and the battle to uphold America's Judeo-Christian values. Dive deep into topics like globalism, socialism, borders, and God's use of flawed people.

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During an "Ask Pastor John" episode, theologian and author John Piper outlined six reasons why Jesus Christ ascended into Heaven rather than permanently staying on earth after His resurrection. One reason, according to Piper, is that Jesus "would be spatially bound" if he remained on earth. Read Piper's full list of reasons here.

CP Executive Editor Dr. Richard Land and Nathan Finn, the director of the Institute for Transformational Leadership and a professor of Christian Studies and History at North Greenville University, explored how Baptists have dealt with political and theological issues during a recent conversation on "Baptist Public Theology, Democracy, and Principled Pluralism" hosted by the Land Center at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Read more.

Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño, an outspoken theologically progressive bishop of the United Methodist Church, has been found not guilty of multiple accusations that led to her suspension early last year. Read more.

The Parents and Television Media Council has renewed its warning about Netflix's "Sex Education," a show the organization cautions puts youth in compromising sexual situations and shows pornographic imagery. PTC Vice President Melissa Henson raised concerns about Netflix's "troubling pattern" of depicting minors in highly sexualized situations. Read more.