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Who Is Raphael Warnock? A Look at the Progressive Pastor From Georgia

Stephanie Martin - November 20, 2020

Control of the U.S. Senate hinges on the outcome of two runoff races in Georgia, one of which pits Democratic pastor Raphael Warnock against the Republican incumbent Kelly Loeffler. Here's what you need to know about Pastor Warnock.

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Christian Doctors: Please Stop Gathering—Do Not Make Church an Idol

Jessica Lea - November 20, 2020

As COVID-19 infections rise in the U.S., the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA) has issued a statement pleading with churches to stop meeting in person.

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Pastor Advances to Knockout Rounds on ‘The Voice’

Jesse T. Jackson - November 20, 2020

Jim Ranger is the campus pastor and worship leader for New Life Church’s Southwest Campus in Bakersfield, California. The talented musician also received a three-chair-turn from the judges on the popular television talent show "The Voice."

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Communities of Color Are the Focus of New Church Planting Network

Jessica Lea - November 19, 2020

In an interview with ChurchLeaders, Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile explained how The Crete Collective's focus on Black and Brown neighborhoods is biblical as well as missional. The pastor also addressed some potential criticisms the movement might face.

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Americans Increasingly Comfortable With Churches Defying Shut Down Orders

Megan Briggs - November 19, 2020

Along with the alarming rates of infection we’re witnessing, the number of Americans who think churches should defy shut down orders is on the rise as well.

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Candace Cameron Bure: Sex Needs to Be Celebrated Within Marriage

Jesse T. Jackson - November 19, 2020

Candace Cameron Bure is responding to critics of a mildly suggestive photo she posted of herself and her husband. Bure says sex in marriage should be celebrated and says the photo was trying to do just that.

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Darrin Patrick’s Widow: There Is Peace in the Mystery of Suffering

Jessica Lea - November 18, 2020

Six months after the unexpected death of Pastor Darrin Patrick from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, his wife Amie Patrick has shared what she is learning about grief and God's faithfulness.

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Trump Evangelical Advisers Back Voting Challenges But Stop Short of Alleging Fraud

Jack Jenkins - November 18, 2020

WASHINGTON (RNS) — President Donald Trump’s evangelical advisers are backing his challenges to the results of the 2020 election, though most stop short of...

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Meet Shane Vaughn, Mississippi Pastor and Star of Viral ‘if Trump does not concede’ Video

Bob Smietana - November 17, 2020

Brother Shane Vaughn, a "small-town Mississippi preacher" turned viral video star, believes President Donald Trump will serve a second term as president, starting in January.

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James MacDonald Sues Attorney Who Looked Into His Finances

Stephanie Martin - November 17, 2020

James MacDonald, who founded and served at Harvest Bible Chapel for 31 years before elders disqualified him from public ministry, claims that attorney Sally Wagenmaker intended to harm his reputation as well as his eventual arbitration efforts.

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‘Scores’ Beheaded, Hundreds of Thousands Displaced in Mozambique

Jessica Lea - November 17, 2020

Insurgents have beheaded “scores” of people in several days of attacks that began Oct. 31 in Cabo Delgado, a province in the East African country of Mozambique.

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Atheist Group Shuts Down Kansas School Operation Christmas Child Participation

Jesse T. Jackson - November 17, 2020

The Freedom From Religion Foundation, which advocates for atheists, agnostics, and non-theists, has persuaded a school district in Kansas to discontinue their participation in Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child because of the organization’s strong Christian beliefs.

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From 15K to 125K: Biden Plans to Raise Refugee Admission Ceiling

Megan Briggs - November 16, 2020

Joe Biden said he will raise the annual refugee admission target to 125,000, essentially reversing the strides the Trump administration took over the course of four years to bring that number down to an historic low of 15,000.

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UK Public Worship Ban Inflicts ‘terrible human cost,’ Say Faith Leaders

Stephanie Martin - November 16, 2020

Disputes about religious liberty during the pandemic aren’t unique to the U.S. In the United Kingdom, faith leaders are challenging new shutdown orders and accusing the government of criminalizing public worship.

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Melissa McCarthy ‘Cancels’ Christian Anti-Trafficking Group

Jessica Lea - November 16, 2020

Melissa McCarthy has withdrawn her support from Christian anti-trafficking organization Exodus Cry after claims surfaced the group is anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ. Exodus Cry, however, says the media is spreading misinformation.

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Hillsong Launches Probe Into ‘Concerns’ and ‘Cultural Issues’ at NYC Campus

Megan Briggs - November 13, 2020

Hillsong East Coast has fielded concerns from "a number of people" following Pastor Carl Lentz's removal last week.

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Chinese Govt Repurposes Church Buildings to Promote Propaganda

Jessica Lea - November 13, 2020

Instead of being houses of worship, some Chinese Christian church buildings are now being used to promote the values of the Communist Party.

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Will SCOTUS Now Side With Churches in COVID Complaints Thanks to Amy Coney Barrett?

Stephanie Martin - November 13, 2020

At the U.S. Supreme Court this year, houses of worship are 0-for-2 so far in their efforts to seek exemptions from pandemic-related restrictions. But that could change thanks to the appointment of religious liberty advocate Amy Coney Barrett.

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United Methodists Devastated by Trio of Typhoons

Gladys Mangiduyos - November 13, 2020

“United Methodists are still on the roof waiting for rescue,” Rev. Fely Dela Cruz says. The Philippines was hit by a trio of typhoons which has killed 17 people, devastated rice fields and banana plants, and left many people stranded.

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Biden Plans to Reverse Trump’s Pro-Life Policies—But There Is Also Good News

Jessica Lea - November 12, 2020

The Biden abortion policies include codifying Roe vs. Wade, restoring funding to Planned Parenthood, and reversing the Mexico City Policy. But there is still some good news for pro-lifers from this election season.

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