The Supreme Court Hears Religious Freedom Case for CO Woman & Conflicting Reports about Iran Closing Down Morality Police

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CBN NewsThe 700 ClubPrayerDonate The Christian Perspective December 5, 2022   7:00 AM EST The Supreme Court today takes up the case of Denver-based Christian graphic artist Lorie Smith, who says an appeals court violated her free speech rights by forcing her to create web designs for same-sex couples. Here's what you need to know. WE'RE ALSO WATCHING  Activists and some journalists are disputing a New York Times report that Iran's morality police have been disbanded. The country's chief prosecutor suggested Saturday that the hated security force had been closed, but the status of the force remains uncertain as anti-regime protests continue.   Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker, who have widely differing views, are sending the same message to election-weary citizens for Tuesday's runoff: "Go vote."   Some North Carolina Residents may be without power for days after gunfire at multiple power stations caused widespread outages in Moore County Saturday night. The FBI is investigating.   Twitter CEO Elon Musk released information over the weekend about the platform's decision to suppress a 2020 New York Post story about the contents of Hunter Biden's laptop just days before the election. In response, Former President Donald Trump reiterated his claims about "massive fraud" in the 2020 election and called for the "termination" of the Constitution to bring about justice. TRENDING ON THE WEB 1. A recent report by the Heritage Foundation found that the heirs of Walmart founder Sam Walton have given millions of dollars for LGBTQ-related causes, including local drag shows and drag story hours for kids.    2. Actor Kevin Sorbo recently told CBN's Faithwire why he decided to offer a voiceover for an animated project rooted in pro-life advocacy.   3. Prayers are needed: Morning Star News has reported that militants kidnapped dozens of Christians in Nigeria in late November. TODAY'S TOP VIDEOS 1. Former NFL safety Doug Middleton is now a champion for mental health awareness after his childhood best friend takes his own life.    2. The story of C.S. Lewis's fifth book in the Chronicles of Narnia series, The Horse and His Boy, will open its stage production at the Museum of the Bible in January.   3. Country legend Dolly Parton passionately rebuked the devil during a prime-time TV special. CBN EXCLUSIVES  A United Nations resolution targets Israel's existence on the international stage, and a new initiative helps Holocaust survivors locate relatives. Learn more on the latest episode of Jerusalem Dateline. One key factor in staying well is getting plenty of sleep. Research shows people who don't are four times more likely to catch a cold than people exposed to the same virus but who sleep more. Lorie Johnson brings us this story today on The 700 Club. DAILY REFLECTION  1 John 4:18 "Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love." Read today's devotional!   Would you like Prayer? The CBN Prayer Center is available 24/7. Call (800) 700-7000. STAY CONNECTED!    Breaking News on CBNNews.com   Download the CBN News App Watch the CBN News Channel 24/7 CBN News Email Subscriptions   Become a CBN News Member Reporter Emily Jones curates Quick Start with assistance from three CBN News bureaus. Thank you for waking up with us each morning! Because Truth Matters. Edit Subscriptions   |   Unsubscribe   |   Contact 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, VA 23463 24-Hour Prayer: 800-700-7000 © The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc.