Faith Facts

• Israel remains a nation under God’s providential protection amid repeated threats from radical terrorism.
• Scripture repeatedly warns believers to be vigilant because the adversary “prowls around like a roaring lion” seeking whom he may devour.
• Christian conservatives stand with Israel as an ally and recognize the spiritual dimension of the battle against evil forces.

Israel is treating an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia as a suspected terror attack after a commercial flight en route to Tel Aviv triggered an emergency signal and diverted to Tabuk.

The aircraft originated in Dubai and carried roughly one hundred eighty passengers. Israeli authorities believe the pilot may have attempted to hijack the plane in what could have been another September 11-style assault.

Defense officials immediately classified the incident as a potential hijacking rather than a mechanical issue. They are now coordinating the safe return of all passengers aboard an Israeli Air Force transport.

“We are working to bring the passengers home as quickly and safely as possible,”

“This appears to have been a deliberate attempt to divert and endanger an Israeli-bound flight.”

Christian and Jewish communities alike are expressing gratitude that decisive action prevented a possible tragedy. The episode underscores the constant vigilance required to defend innocent travelers from those who reject the sanctity of human life.

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Faith Facts

• Christian leaders across Northern Ireland have released an open letter calling on lawmakers to reject a proposed ban on conversion therapy.
• The letter warns that such legislation risks criminalizing prayer, pastoral counsel, and biblical teaching on sexuality.
• Supporters argue the bill undermines religious freedom and parental rights while advancing a one-sided cultural agenda.

Christian leaders in Northern Ireland are speaking out against a proposed conversion therapy ban they say threatens core freedoms of faith and family.

The open letter argues that the legislation is not neutral but targets only one direction of change.

“Conversion only seems to be a problem if it goes in one direction.”

Signers include pastors, parents, and counselors who fear the bill could criminalize prayer and biblical guidance offered to those struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction or gender confusion.

They note that secular counseling aimed at affirming LGBT identities faces no similar restrictions under the proposed law.

Advocates for the measure claim it will protect vulnerable individuals from harmful practices. Critics counter that the language is vague enough to sweep in ordinary church ministry and parental conversations.

The letter urges members of the Northern Ireland Assembly to consider the wider implications for religious liberty before advancing the bill.

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Faith Facts

• Bob Agee served as president of Oklahoma Baptist University and shepherded record enrollment growth during his tenure.
• Agee was a longtime pastor whose ministry and educational leadership reflected a deep commitment to Christian higher education.
• Oklahoma Baptist University remains a Christ-centered institution dedicated to equipping students for faithful service.

Bob Agee, a former pastor and president of Oklahoma Baptist University, has passed away at the age of 87. He is remembered for guiding the institution through years of growth and spiritual emphasis.

Under Agee’s leadership, the university experienced record enrollment, reflecting his commitment to expanding access to a Christ-centered education. His pastoral background informed a leadership style that placed faith and academic excellence side by side.

Colleagues and students alike recall Agee as a steady and principled leader. His tenure at OBU strengthened the university’s identity as a place where students could grow in both knowledge and faith.

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