Faith Facts

• The U.S. has threatened military action and aid cuts over violence against Christians in Nigeria, raising deep concerns among researchers and faith advocates.
• Experts warn that reactive measures could harm Christians further by increasing division and insecurity, and call instead for long-term engagement to address root causes.
• The Fulani herdsmen have killed more Nigerian civilians than other extremist groups, with observers urging disarmament, targeted aid, and stronger action against those granting impunity.

Tensions between the U.S. and Nigeria have intensified as violence against Christians continues to escalate. Faith-based leaders urge policymakers to seek solutions that protect innocent lives and encourage unity rooted in Christian compassion.

Calls continue for American engagement that supports institutional stability and respects religious liberty, rather than divisive responses that risk worsening unrest. America is reminded to champion both justice and mercy as it seeks guidance on these pressing global challenges.

“If the Trump administration follows through on its threats of unilateral military action in Nigeria, it risks endangering the Christians that it claims it wants to protect,” Onubogu told the sub-committee.

“Instead of being reactive, the U.S. should focus on proactive long-term engagement in Nigeria that prioritizes institutional support to address the root causes of instability rather than just responding to crisis.”

“They are an unsophisticated but nevertheless lethal force because they come armed with AK-47s and 49s while their targets have only home-made pipe guns to defend themselves with.”

“Millions of the victims of Fulani herder militias are in need of humanitarian assistance for physical and psychological trauma. They need food aid since they have been driven from their farms,” Shea said.

Through steadfast prayer and clear-eyed action, believers are called to advocate for Nigerian Christians and seek solutions that uphold religious freedom, strengthen families, and preserve the right to worship without fear.

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Faith Facts

• Kim Kardashian purchased her late father’s Bible, a precious family heirloom, for $80,276.
• The Bible was previously gifted by Robert Kardashian to O.J. Simpson to encourage him with the teachings of Jesus during a difficult time.
• Kim expressed her deep sentimental attachment to her father’s handwritten inscriptions within the Bible.

Kim Kardashian was revealed as the anonymous buyer who reclaimed her father Robert Kardashian’s inscribed Bible, a cherished keepsake once entrusted to O.J. Simpson.

The Bible was signed by Robert Kardashian on June 18, 1994, shortly after Simpson’s arrest, and served as a testimony to his encouragement rooted in faith.

“This is really special to me because this used to be my daddy’s,” she was quoted as saying.

Kim explained to her daughter the Bible’s significance and its connection to sharing Jesus’ message of hope during adversity.

She discussed her efforts to acquire the Bible, first offering to buy it directly and ultimately winning the auction under an alias to bring it home.

Kim later gifted the Bible to her sister as an act of gratitude and family unity, underscoring the importance of faith and remembrance.

She also shared how few belongings she has from her father and the comfort she finds in seeing his handwriting as a lasting legacy.

Robert Kardashian passed away in 2003, remembered by his family for his faith and integrity, while O.J. Simpson died in 2024.

Let us remember that faith-filled family legacies and the living Word have the power to inspire hope and reinforce our Christian heritage from one generation to the next.

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Faith Facts

• A Maine mother’s right to take her daughter to church is being challenged after a court labeled Calvary Chapel a “cult.”
• Liberty Counsel is defending Emily Bickford, claiming the order violates religious freedom and constitutional rights.
• The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is now considering whether the mother’s faith-based parenting can be lawfully restricted.

Emily Bickford is fighting a court order preventing her from bringing her 12-year-old daughter to Calvary Chapel, after the child’s father received sole authority over religious decisions. This controversial ruling followed testimony asserting the church is “cultic,” and bars Emily from exposing her daughter to its teachings or even Bible study.

Liberty Counsel argues that denying a parent the ability to share biblical faith with her child contradicts First Amendment protections. The legal team stressed the ruling sets a dangerous precedent for Christian parents seeking to raise their children according to biblical standards.

“Calvary Chapel is not a cult. This custody order banning Emily Bickford from taking her child to a Christian church because of its biblical teachings violates the First Amendment,” Liberty Counsel founder and Chairman Mat Staver said in a statement.

Liberty Counsel maintained that no evidence shows Emily’s faith harmed her daughter’s wellbeing. Despite this, the court gave the father the power to decide all matters related to the daughter’s religious and medical upbringing, warning of supposed harm from Calvary Chapel’s teachings.

Calvary Chapel is part of a global association of autonomous evangelical churches rooted in the Jesus Movement of the 1960s and 70s. The outcome of this case will test how far courts can intervene in a parent’s right to raise children in their faith.

Stay prayerful as the Maine Supreme Court weighs a decision, recognizing the vital freedom for families to foster faith and biblical principles without government interference.

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