Open in Browser Friday, July 17, 2020 | christianpost.com WEEKLY BRIEFING is sponsored by Weekly briefing: Abortion pills without doctor, Calif.'s indoor worship ban, Christian author comes out as gay Getty Images We've compiled the top stories of the week. Here's what you need to know: Judge allows women to get abortion pills without seeing doctor U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang suspended a Food & Drug Administration rule requiring that women be seen by a doctor before accessing abortion-inducing drugs. "The end goal of the abortion industry is to have the drugs sent through the mail making possible 'Do-It-Yourself' abortions. However, this is not some benign 'take-two-aspirin' treatment." — Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life A Message from VIDE PRESS If you care about religious liberty, you will want to read this book Attacks on religious liberty have escalated across America, particularly over the past few months. Are you concerned about the future of the first amendment as it relates to our free expression of religion? Do you believe the church... read more Calif. gov. bans indoor church services Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new order this week that shuts down indoor operations for churches, gyms, and certain businesses in 30 counties amid rising COVID-19 cases. Some churches said that they won't be complying. "I believe my mandate as a pastor is to obey the Word of God. And part of what we do is worship together as a church. We are not going to allow our government to use data that is not supported factually to shut the church down." — Greg Fairrington, pastor of Destiny Christian Church The Christian Post Shop Prepare Your Church or Business for Re-Opening With Discounted Face Masks Reusable KN95 Face Masks - $2.75 per mask. Limited time only! Buy Now Others are adjusting their services to stay in line with the governor's order by holding outdoor worship. Read Andy Stanley suspends in-person services until 2021 Millions of children forced into labor amid pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has caused at least 110 million children to go hungry and pushed 8 million others into child labor and begging, according to assessments in 24 countries across Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia by evangelical Christian humanitarian aid organization World Vision. "Without urgent action, this will only get worse given that every second child, out of 2 billion children in the world, is living in poverty." — World Vision Christian author announces divorce: 'I am gay' Christian children's book author Matthew Paul Turner came out as gay and announced that he and his wife are divorcing. Turner, author of When I Pray for You and who grew up in evangelical churches, said he and his wife will be putting the well-being of their three children first. In case you missed it Evangelist Morris Cerullo dies at 88 Interviews Megachurch pastor warns 'woke' Christians: Don't jump on 'cultural hype trains' Lori Allen of 'Say Yes to the Dress' on keeping faith, hope and belief in God in crazy times Pray for Christians in India, where 135 cases of persecution have so far been reported Family of youth pastor Kelvin Wheeler, who was shot dead New releases Apple Tom Hanks stars in "Greyhound," now streaming on Apple TV+. Film: Greyhound (Apple TV+) Album: Here for Jesus by Nashville Life Music (July 17) Books: Weep with Me: How Lament Opens a Door for Racial Reconciliation by Mark Vroegop (July 14) 9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage: And the Truths That Will Save It and Set It Free by Greg Smalley and Robert Paul (July 7) Sponsored Championing education for what matters Find your degree of interest from one of our many programs of study offered 100% online.   Liberty University's online programs offer you the flexibility to study at your own pace, from your home or office, while retaining a level of structure that will help you stay on track toward achieving your educational goals. You'll receive a quality education - that is both flexible and affordable - from an accredited institution.   Maximize Your Time 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level.* Earn credit for prior learning. Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor's degree. Transfer in up to 50% of a master's degree.       * excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs Highest Regional Accreditation Available   As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education. Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education. BUILD character. Grow FAITH. 600+ Degrees | Infinite Possibilities Request Information ChristianPost Weekly Briefing is published on Friday. Browse past briefings here. Sign up here to get it by email. Contact us at newsletter@christianpost.com. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter

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