Supreme Court Makes 2 Landmark Rulings on Workplace Religious Rights, Affirmative Action & Israel Pressures Palestinian Authority to Crack Down on Terror

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CBN NewsThe 700 ClubPrayerDonate The Christian Perspective June 30,  2023   7:00 AM EST The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday in favor of a Pennsylvania postal worker who sued the U.S. Postal Service for refusing to accommodate his religious belief that he shouldn't work on the Sabbath. The landmark ruling could have major implications for religious liberties in the workplace. Here's what you need to know. WE'RE ALSO WATCHING  The high court also ruled 6-3 that race cannot be used to decide who is admitted to colleges and universities and who is denied. The decision overturned admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, with the majority ruling that the programs violated the Constitution's equal protection clause.     Israeli leaders are trying to persuade the Palestinian Authority security forces to crack down on West Bank terror groups after an upsurge in violent attacks on Israeli soldiers and civilians. Israel believes Iran is funding the groups and smuggling weapons to them. TRENDING ON THE WEB 1. An 8-year-old boy received his very own ice cream truck for his birthday! But what's the scoop on what he must do with his big present?   2. Phil and Miss Kay Robertson of Duck Dynasty find true joy in witnessing their grandkids get baptized and live their lives devoted to Jesus.   3. Conservative commentator Todd Starnes claims YouTube permanently closed his account after he criticized a gay pride parade in Seattle. TODAY'S TOP VIDEOS 1. Lara Silva, Eden from The Chosen series, shares with CBN's Faithwire why her new film Divine Influencer has an important message at this chaotic time. 2. Two middle school teachers are suing their district and the California State Board of Education over a school policy they charge requires staff to conceal students' gender identities from their parents. 3. A recent study found glyphosate, a dangerous pesticide in Roundup, is being detected in the urine samples of over 80% of Americans tested, including 87% of children. CBN EXCLUSIVES  A month after Typhoon Mawar battered the Pacific island of Guam on May 24th, many residents are still in dire need of help as some areas are still without power and water. See how Operation Blessing is bringing food and encouragement to these communities. DAILY REFLECTION Job 19:25 "But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last." 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.