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‘He Feared No Evil’—70-Year-Old Pastor Shot While Trying To Stop Car Theft Before Church

Jessica Lea - February 26, 2024

Tennessee Pastor Clemmie Livingston Jr. was shot before church on the morning of Sunday, Feb. 25, while trying to stop two suspects from stealing a car.

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Mark Wahlberg Keeps His Faith at the ‘Forefront of Everything’

Janna Firestone - February 26, 2024

Actor and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg continues to speak out about his faith as his career continues to soar—both on and off camera.

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John MacArthur: Toppling of Satanic Display in Iowa Was ‘Noble…Almost Biblical’

Stephanie Martin - February 26, 2024

Pastor John MacArthur said he “absolutely” backs the actions of Michael Cassidy, the Christian who’s charged with a hate crime for destroying a satanic display on government property in Iowa last December.

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Pastor Accused of Selling Meth Skips Arraignment; Judge Orders Re-Arrest

Dale Chamberlain - February 26, 2024

Herbert Irving Miller, referred to by some as the “Crystal Methodist,” skipped out on his arraignment on Friday, Feb. 23. A warrant has been issued for his re-arrest.

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Pastor Bobby Leonard Issues Apology for Blaming Rape Victims Who Were Wearing Shorts

Jesse T. Jackson - February 26, 2024

Pastor Bobby Leonard of Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Monroe, North Carolina, who went viral online for saying he’d let a rapist go if the victim was wearing shorts, issued a written apology on Friday, Nov. 23.

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Faith Leaders Renew Push for ‘Accurate’ Black History Education in Florida

Adelle M Banks - February 26, 2024

Faith leaders in Florida are redoubling efforts to ensure Black history is taught widely and truthfully in reaction to the state’s rejection of an Advanced Placement course on African American studies and changes to state academic standards about public school history instruction about slavery.

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Catholics Rally Around Annunciation House After Lawsuit

Aleja Hertzler-McCain - February 26, 2024

Catholics are rallying around Annunciation House, a network of Catholic migrant shelters based in El Paso, Texas, after the state’s attorney general, Ken Paxton, has attempted to shut down the nonprofit.

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‘No One Will Be Touching the Cross of Christ,’ Donald Trump Tells Christian Communicators at NRB 2024

Jesse T. Jackson - February 24, 2024

Donald Trump addressed over 3,000 Christian communicators and news outlets at NRB’s Presidential Forum. Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley was also invited to speak but declined, according to NRB's president.

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Bethel Leader Kris Vallotton Apologizes for Comments on Mike Bickle in Recent Sermon

Stephanie Martin - February 23, 2024

Bethel leader Kris Vallotton posted an apology on Facebook after a Feb. 18 sermon in which he expressed brotherly love for embattled church leader Mike Bickle.

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Pastor Who Blamed Rape Victims for Wearing Shorts Apologizes on Church Sign

Jessica Lea - February 23, 2024

Pastor Bobby Leonard, who said he would let a rapist go free if the rape victim had been wearing shorts, has gone viral for his remarks. Leonard, who leads Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Monroe, North Carolina, has since apologized via a sign in front of his church.

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Matthew Slater, a Super Bowl Champ With His Eye on Higher Things, Retires From Football

Bob Smietana - February 23, 2024

The player’s longtime coach, Bill Belichick, once referred to him as a ‘perfect player.’ Teammates and opponents alike praised Slater for his leadership skills, which he says were built on his faith.

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The Episcopal Church Takes Steps To Improve Protocols for Bishop Misconduct

Kathryn Post - February 23, 2024

The changes follow a string of public misconduct allegations against Episcopal bishops.

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At National Cathedral, Leaders of Different Parties, Perspectives Call for Civility

Adelle M Banks - February 23, 2024

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore spoke about their participation in the ‘Disagree Better’ project and noted their efforts to seek bipartisan solutions.

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Brian Houston Says His ‘Ladies and Girls Kissing’ Post Was Due to His Account Being Hacked

Jesse T. Jackson - February 22, 2024

Former Hillsong Church global senior pastor Brian Houston said that his X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked after the comment “ladies and girls kissing” was posted late Tuesday evening (Feb. 20) at 11:48 pm.

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Brandon Lake Doesn’t Hear ‘Churchy Stuff’ When He Listens for God’s Voice

Jessica Lea - February 22, 2024

When Brandon Lake really takes the time to listen to God, he doesn’t hear “churchy stuff” or “Christianese.” Instead, the worship leader and recording artist, who recently discussed his experience with depression, hears God speak in a way that is “personal” and “elementary.”

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Visiting Pastor Stops Sermon To Save Woman Choking on a Mint

Stephanie Martin - February 22, 2024

As Pastor Brandon Stewart was wrapping up a Feb. 15 revival sermon in Cottonwood, Alabama, parishioner Lois Adams began choking on a mint. Stewart stopped his sermon, performed the Heimlich maneuver, and dislodged the mint.

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Trump-Aligned Think Tank, Denying Policy Plans, Gives Voice to Christian Nationalist Views

Jack Jenkins - February 22, 2024

The Center for Renewing America is denying a Politico report about plans to push Christian nationalism should Donald Trump win back the White House — but that doesn’t mean the group doesn’t endorse the ideology or want it to help shape public policy.

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Texas Attorney General Moves to Shut down Catholic Migrant Shelters

Aleja Hertzler-McCain - February 22, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued a volunteer-run network of Catholic migrant shelters based in El Paso, Texas, aiming to revoke the organization's nonprofit registration. The lawsuit comes after Annunciation House moved to delay handing over documents about its clients to the attorney general.

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Heads of SBC Mission Boards Say They Will Not Fund New Abuse Reform Nonprofit

Bob Smietana - February 22, 2024

Leaders of two major Southern Baptist mission boards said they will not help fund a proposed independent nonprofit meant to implement the denomination’s abuse reforms.

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Gwen Shamblin Lara’s Son Addresses Child Abuse Death of Boy Whose Parents Were Remnant Church Members

Jessica Lea - February 21, 2024

In the final installment of Michael Shamblin's interview with investigative reporter Phil Williams, Shamblin discussed the child abuse death of Josef Smith and said that Remnant Fellowship Church needs to acknowledge the harm it has done.

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