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Brazilian Pastor Receives 18-Year Prison Sentence After Calling for Second Jewish Holocaust

Dale Chamberlain - July 5, 2022

A Brazilian pastor has been sentenced to 18 years and six months in prison for antisemitic rhetoric espoused at his church, wherein he has called for a second Holocaust.

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California Christian Groups Fight Post-Roe Measures to Expand Abortion Rights

Alejandra Molina - July 5, 2022

Anti-abortion advocates in California may be celebrating the end of Roe v. Wade, but they face a push by their government to expand abortion access, even as other states enact bans on the procedure.

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Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Elects Second Woman and African Bishops

Adelle M Banks - July 5, 2022

The Christian Methodist Episcopal Church has elected its second woman bishop and received its first episcopal address from a woman during its quadrennial General Conference.

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Mexican Bishops To Put Photos of Dead Priests in Churches

AP News - July 5, 2022

Mexican bishops called Monday on parishes throughout the country to put photos of dead nuns and priests in their churches this Sunday and to hold Masses for all those killed in gang-fueled violence.

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Pope Denies Resignation Rumors, Hopes to Visit Kyiv, Moscow

AP News - July 5, 2022

Pope Francis has dismissed rumors he plans to resign anytime soon, and says that he hopes to visit Moscow and Kyiv after traveling to Canada later this month.

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Court’s Term Delivers Wins for Life, Religious Liberty

Tom Strode - July 5, 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court delivered deeply consequential victories for the sanctity of human life and religious freedom in its just-completed term, advocates for both causes said in assessing the justices’ work.

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Gay Spider-Man To Be Introduced by Disney-Owned Marvel Comics This September

Jesse T. Jackson - July 5, 2022

Web-Weaver is the first gay Spider-Man to be introduced by Marvel and will make his debut in an upcoming issue of Edge of Spider-Verse.

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Rooftop Shooter Kills 7 and Injures 30 Others During Chicago-Area Independence Day Parade

Jesse T. Jackson - July 4, 2022

At least six people have been confirmed killed and over 30 others were injured after a gunman opened fire on the suburban Chicago area of Highland Park during their Independence Day parade

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New Disney Series ‘Baymax!’ Highlights Transgender Man Buying Tampons and ‘All Gender Bathroom’ in Middle School

Jesse T. Jackson - July 1, 2022

The characters from Disney's animated blockbuster film “Big Hero 6” star in a new series titled “Baymax!”, which was released Wednesday, June 29, on Disney+.

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‘God Fits Us Together Like Living Stones’: SBC President Bart Barber’s Latest Update

Dale Chamberlain - July 1, 2022

Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) president Bart Barber sought to encourage his fellow Southern Baptists on Friday (July 1) with his hope and prayer that this year within the SBC will be marked by “strength and unity.”

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Black Woman Turned Away From Arkansas Church, Referred to as ‘Colored’

Dale Chamberlain - July 1, 2022

Donna Mac, who attempted to visit First Baptist Church in Forrest City, Arkansas, reported that she was questioned at the door by one church member and later referred to as “colored” by another.

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Focus on Gospel Vital in Reaching the Next Generation

Timothy Cockes - July 1, 2022

Shane Pruitt and several other SBC leaders discussed the challenges and opportunities of ministering to Generation Z during a CP Stage panel at the SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim, Calif.

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Columbia Theological Seminary Accused of Racism Amid Influx of Black Students

Kathryn Post - July 1, 2022

In 2018, the incoming class at Columbia Theological Seminary was 47% white and 16% Black. Just three years later, a 2021 admissions brochure advertised an incoming class that was more than 64% Black and 32% white.

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‘Somebody Must Care.’ George Liele Award Supports Mission Trip to Zambia

Diana Chandler - July 1, 2022

The Liele scholarship is primarily funded through the approximately 4,000 congregations comprising NAAF with additional funding from IMB and other contributors.

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Fundie Fridays, the Snarky Critic of Conservative Religious Zeal, Faces YouTube Termination

Riley Farrell - July 1, 2022

Fundie Fridays is a YouTube channel of weekly video essays — generally compilations of cuts of sermons, TV shows, Instagram Reels and other public content, with Jennifer Sutphin’s sardonic commentary layered on top.

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ERLC Objects to Biden Effort to Counter Court Ruling

Tom Strode - July 1, 2022

President Biden condemned again Thursday (June 30) the high court’s 5-4 opinion that overruled the 1973 decision that legalized abortion throughout the country.

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NY Faces Calls to Enshrine Abortion Rights in Constitution

Marina Villeneuve - July 1, 2022

Lawmakers held a special legislative session Thursday that Gov. Kathy Hochul called primarily to pass an emergency overhaul of the state's gun permitting rules after they were struck down by a Supreme Court ruling.

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New World Council of Churches Head Draws Criticism Over Israel Remarks

Jack Jenkins - July 1, 2022

Since being elected to lead the World Council of Churches earlier this month, Rev. Jerry Pillay has been rebuffing critics who accuse him of making antisemitic remarks.

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New Zealand Designates Proud Boys a Terrorist Organization

Nick Perry - July 1, 2022

New Zealand’s government has declared that American far-right groups the Proud Boys and The Base are terrorist organizations.

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Seattle Street Preacher Assaulted at Pride Event, Abortion Rally; Arrested After Bible Thrown in Portable Toilet

Jesse T. Jackson - June 30, 2022

Matthew Meinecke, known on social media as The Seattle Preacher, was arrested last weekend for preaching and reading his Bible, once during a Roe v. Wade rally and the next day at a Pride parade.

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