Faith Facts

• Scripture teaches that God created mankind male and female, establishing biological reality as part of His divine order.
• Proverbs 6:17 lists hands that shed innocent blood among the things the Lord hates.
• Christian teaching emphasizes protecting the vulnerable and upholding truth over ideology.

A Chicago man who identifies as a woman is claiming self-defense after stabbing a 50-year-old victim thirteen times and leaving part of the knife embedded in the man’s skull. The suspect has asserted that the attack was necessary to protect himself despite the extreme level of violence inflicted on the victim.

The assault occurred after the victim reportedly made remarks about gender. The level of force used far exceeds what would normally be considered reasonable self-defense under any legal standard. Chicago police are continuing their investigation into the incident.

“The victim was stabbed thirteen times with part of the knife remaining in his skull,”

Investigators have not released additional details regarding the suspect’s background or prior criminal history. Local authorities are working to determine whether the self-defense claim will hold up under scrutiny given the severity of the injuries.

The case raises serious questions about how communities should respond to violence when ideology clashes with biological reality. Christian citizens are called to pray for the victim’s family and for justice to be served according to the facts rather than political narratives.

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Faith Facts

• Evangelical alliance presidents from across Ibero-America gathered at Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly on October 14.
• The leaders met with Christian lawmakers to explore how evangelicals can influence public policy while keeping partisan politics out of the pulpit.
• The discussion focused on maintaining the church’s spiritual mission while allowing biblical values to guide national lawmaking.

Evangelical alliance presidents from across Ibero-America met with Christian lawmakers at Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly on Wednesday to discuss the role of faith in shaping public policy. The gathering was organized to explore how evangelicals can participate in the political process without compromising the church’s spiritual mission.

The leaders emphasized the importance of keeping partisan politics out of the pulpit. They agreed that pastors and congregations should remain focused on preaching the Gospel while still encouraging believers to engage with civic life in accordance with biblical principles.

“Our goal is to be salt and light in our nations while protecting the pulpit from becoming a platform for political parties,”

one alliance president stated during the closed-door session. The lawmakers present expressed appreciation for the clarity and unity shown by the evangelical representatives, noting that the discussion provided a helpful model for future collaboration.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continue dialogue on how Christian values can inform legislation on issues such as family, life, and religious freedom. Participants left encouraged that a unified evangelical voice can contribute to the common good without crossing the line into partisan endorsement.

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Faith Facts

• 93% of Protestant pastors say they will not endorse candidates from the pulpit
• The Lifeway Research survey shows this stance remains unchanged even without legal consequences
• The data was collected ahead of the 2026 midterm elections

Despite growing political pressure, the overwhelming majority of Protestant pastors are holding firm against using their pulpits for candidate endorsements.

The latest Lifeway Research survey reveals that 93 percent of these spiritual leaders have no plans to endorse any political candidate, regardless of legal allowances.

Churches across America continue to prioritize spiritual guidance over political activism, even when they could legally speak more freely.

The study underscores a deep commitment among pastors to keep their focus on eternal matters rather than partisan battles.

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