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Lifeway Research: Christmas Celebrates a Historical Event, Americans Say
Christmas is a celebration of a real event, according to most Americans. Just don’t expect them to know exactly why Jesus was born and came to earth. New Lifeway Research explores Americans' beliefs about Christmas.
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86-Year-Old’s Baptism Inspires Others to Be Baptized
Joy Stamey, an 86-year-old member of Liberty Live Church in Hampton, Va., described finally being baptized as “the best thing I have ever done.”
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Some Pastors Fear Talking About Vaccines. Bishop Horace Smith Sees Them as a Blessing.
Many pastors have learned a new commandment: thou shalt not talk about vaccines. The one exception appears to be in historically Black churches.
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Court Won’t Stop Texas Abortion Ban, but Lets Clinics Sue
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled to leave in place the Texas abortion ban, though it also ruled that clinics in the state can sue over the most restrictive abortion law in the nation.
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Christmas Display Featuring ‘Gender Queer’ Alongside Bible Removed by VA Library After Outcry
A Virginia library became the subject of controversy for the featuring the Bible alongside “Lawn Boy” by Jonathan Evison and “Gender Queer” by Maia Kobabe in their Christmas reading display. Both books contain sexually explicit material.
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Pastor and Gospel Artist Calls Kanye West’s Album Listening Party ‘Demonic’
Alabama church pastor Mike McClure Jr, who is the founder and pastor of nondenominational church Rock City Church located in Forestdale, Central Park, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, called Kanye West’s album listening parties for his latest release “Donda,” demonic.
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Million Dollar Homes of Texas Ministry Leaders Scrutinized for Tax-Exempt Status
The Houston Chronicle has found that, in Texas, vague wording and lax enforcement often mean that tax breaks for religious residences, or "parsonages," are abused.
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Women Breaking Through to Top Roles in Black Churches
Most Black Christian denominations have ordained women since at least the 19th century. Yet denominational leadership remained all-male until the 21st century, and women are still the exception in leadership.