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SBC Lawyers Side Against Sexual Abuse Survivor in Amicus Brief to Kentucky Supreme Court

Dale Chamberlain - October 26, 2023

It was revealed this week that lawyers representing SBC entities submitted an amicus brief to the Kentucky Supreme Court arguing against statute of limitations reform for sexual abuse survivors.

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In Kenya, Married Ex-Priests Follow Vatican Synod’s Discussion of Clerical Celibacy

Fredrick Nzwili - October 26, 2023

As a summit of Catholic bishops considers allowing priests to marry, a Kenyan clergyman drew attention to the question when he married a woman and was ordained in the Catholic Charismatic Church on the same day.

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Vatican Synod Is ‘Not About Ideology,’ Participants Say

Claire Giangrave - October 26, 2023

Participants of the Vatican's Synod on Synodality insist their gathering was “not about ideology” but about listening to differing points of view.

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Mike Johnson, Pedigreed Evangelical, Suggests His Election as House Speaker Ordained by God

Jack Jenkins - October 26, 2023

After weeks of turmoil, House Republicans elected Rep. Mike Johnson on Wednesday (Oct.25) as the new speaker of the House, an act the Louisiana congressman suggested was ordained by God.

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Poll: More Religious Americans Support the Use of Political Violence

Fiona Andre - October 26, 2023

Support for political violence and concern over the state of American democracy are both on the rise, with 75% of Americans believing the future of democracy is at risk in the next presidential election.

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‘The Most Special Moment in My Life at the Dove Awards’—TobyMac Wins for Album That Followed His Son’s Death

Jesse T. Jackson - October 25, 2023

TobyMac was awarded Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 54th annual Dove Awards for his album “Life After Death” just days before the fourth anniversary of his son Truett’s unexpected death.

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Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting To Burn Down Church Because of Drag Queen Event

Jessica Lea - October 25, 2023

A 20-year-old Ohio man has pleaded guilty to federal charges he faced after attempting to burn down Community Church of Chesterland in Chesterland, Ohio, on March 25.

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WATCH: Casting Crowns Reports Second Theft on the Band’s 20th Anniversary Tour

Janna Firestone - October 25, 2023

Casting Crowns' 20th anniversary tour has been has been eventful, with two incidents involving the theft.

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As Trump Campaign Continues To Ramp up, So Does God-Talk

Dale Chamberlain - October 25, 2023

As former president Donald Trump’s re-election campaign continues to ramp up, so has the spiritual language that surrounds it—both from Trump himself as well as from the evangelical leaders who support him.

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‘I’m Literally Speechless’—Skillet’s John Cooper Addresses Drag Queen at the Dove Awards

Jesse T. Jackson - October 24, 2023

Skillet frontman John Cooper recently addressed the controversy surrounding last week's Dove Awards.

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Christian and Former Trump Lawyer Jenna Ellis Pleads Guilty in Georgia, Says She ‘Failed To Do My Due Diligence’

Stephanie Martin - October 24, 2023

On Tuesday (Oct. 24), former Trump campaign lawyer and outspoken Christian Jenna Ellis became the fourth person to accept a plea deal in Georgia’s election-subversion case.

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Candace Cameron Bure Announces ‘Most Expansive’ Great American Christmas Yet With 20 Christmas Movies

Jessica Lea - October 24, 2023

On Oct. 12, GAM’s chief creative officer, Candace Cameron Bure, announced that Great American Christmas would begin on Oct. 13, with 20 new Christmas movies releasing from Oct. 14 through Dec. 23.

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Florida Pastor’s Son Shot, Killed by Alleged Gang Member Outside of Church Building

Dale Chamberlain - October 24, 2023

An investigation is underway after a Florida pastor’s son was shot and killed in the parking lot of his father’s church over the weekend.

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Vatican Summit Tackles Women’s Ordination With a Nod From Pope Francis

Claire Giangrave - October 24, 2023

Discussions about women’s ordination to the priesthood have become livelier in the waning days of the synod on synodality, Pope Francis’ month-long summit to discuss pressing issues facing the church.

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Archbishop Welby, Patriarchs of Jerusalem Urge Ceasefire, Condemn Church Bombing

Catherine Pepinster - October 24, 2023

Church leaders in Jerusalem have joined with the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and condemn the bombing of the Orthodox church there.

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Dennis Quaid Shares Testimony, Plays Songs From New Gospel Album at Pastor Greg Laurie’s Church

Jessica Lea - October 23, 2023

Actor and musician Dennis Quaid appeared yesterday at Pastor Greg Laurie’s Harvest Christian Fellowship church, where he performed two songs from his new album, “Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners.”

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‘Not Exposed to LGBTQ, CRT, or Woke Teachings’—Trump-Supporting Pastor Mark Burns To Open New Military Academy School

Janna Firestone - October 23, 2023

Trump advocate and pastor Mark Burns is set to open a new "military academy" to "raise up God's army."

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Report: Former SWBTS President Adam Greenway Threatens $5 Million Lawsuit

Stephanie Martin - October 23, 2023

Adam Greenway, who resigned as president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) in September 2022, is reportedly threatening to sue the Texas-based institution for $5 million.

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Pastor Welcomes Support From Nazi Sympathizers at Protest of Local Drag Queen Story Hour

Dale Chamberlain - October 23, 2023

Last week, a pastor appeared alongside apparent Nazi sympathizers at a protest against a local drag queen story hour.

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Archbishop of Canterbury, in Jerusalem, To Meet With Christians and Jewish Leaders

Catherine Pepinster - October 23, 2023

Speculation is growing that Welby, Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of the Eastern Orthodox Church might jointly issue a statement calling for a ceasefire.

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