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‘Redeeming Love’ Movie Releases—But Should Christians Go See It?

Jessica Lea - January 21, 2022

Josh Duggar Requests New Trial After Being Convicted for Child Pornography

‘I Met Grief in the Fiercest Way,’ TobyMac Opens up About Truett’s Death

Stampede at Christian Ceremony in Liberia Kills 29 People

WATCH LIVE: Thousands Flood to Washington, D.C. to March for Life

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On Eve of March for Life, Catholic Abortion Rights Advocates Counterprotest Pro-Life Vigil

Jack Jenkins - January 21, 2022

The liberal group Catholics for Choice staged a protest outside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, projecting messages in support of abortion rights onto the building’s walls as an pro-life vigil was in progress inside.

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Lifeway Research: Men Play Significant Role in Decisions Surrounding Unplanned Pregnancies

Aaron Earls - January 21, 2022

While much of the discussion about abortion focuses on women, unplanned pregnancies involve both men and women. According to a new Lifeway Research report the men involved have complicated feelings on the subject.

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Pope Vows Justice for Abuse Victims After Ratzinger Faulted

Nicole Winfield - January 21, 2022

After an independent audit faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI for having botched four cases of abuse when he was archbishop of Munich, Germany, Pope Francis vowed to provide justice to victims of clergy sexual abuse.

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Top Presbyterian Executive Calls on US Jews to End ‘Enslavement’ of Palestinians

Yonat Shimron - January 21, 2022

In his reflection on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson said he hoped U.S. Jews would influence the U.S. government in ‘ending the immoral enslavement’ of Palestinians.

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Influential Christian Rapper and Westminster Theological Seminary Grad Denounces Christianity

Jesse T. Jackson - January 20, 2022

For the last thirty years, rapper Brady “Phanatik” Goodwin has traveled the world preaching the gospel. This week, Goodwin announced he no longer believes what he wholeheartedly used to preach.

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Thabiti Anyabwile Has Strong Words for Pastors Who Create ‘Made up Controversies’

Dale Chamberlain - January 20, 2022

On Thursday, pastor and author Thabiti Anyabwile fired back at fellow evangelical leaders who stirred controversy about him on Twitter.

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Tony Evans Shares His View on Vaccine Mandates, Says COVID Is About ‘Something Bigger’

Jessica Lea - January 20, 2022

Dr. Tony Evans told his congregation earlier this month that while the COVID-19 vaccine is helpful, no one should be mandated to get it. More important, however, is for people to recognize that God is sovereign over everything that happens in the world.

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Matt Walsh Debates Gender Identity on Dr. Phil; Other Guests Report Feeling Attacked

Dale Chamberlain - January 20, 2022

Political commentator Matt Walsh has been making waves on social media for a recent appearance on the Dr. Phil show, wherein he debated gender identity with a couple who both identify as non-binary.

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How Fighting the Marshall Fire Shaped the Way One Volunteer Chaplain Pastors

ChurchLeaders - January 20, 2022

Scott Ross, a volunteer fire chaplain in Aurora, Colo., shares what it was like to fight the Marshall Fire and to minister to firefighters in the aftermath.

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Report on Sexual Abuse in German Diocese Faults Retired Pope

AP News - January 20, 2022

A long-awaited report on sexual abuse in Germany's Munich diocese on Thursday faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI's handling of four cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Three Members of ACNA Response Team Resign From Overseeing Abuse Investigation

Kathryn Post - January 20, 2022

Three members of the group overseeing the investigation into sexual abuse allegations in the Anglican Church in North America resigned Monday, saying that the team “downplayed or ignored” abuse survivors’ needs.

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YouTube Labels John MacArthur’s Latest Sermon ‘Hate Speech’

Jesse T. Jackson - January 19, 2022

Journalist and author Todd Starnes revealed on Wednesday that YouTube has flagged John MacArthur’s sermon from this past Sunday at Grace Community Church regarding biblical sexuality as "Hate Speech."

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2022 World Watch List: Afghanistan Is Now More Dangerous for Christians Than North Korea

Jessica Lea - January 19, 2022

Open Doors’ 2022 World Watch List reveals that Afghanistan has replaced North Korea as the number one country in the world where Christians face the worst persecution.

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Online Game Wordle Has Taken Twitter by Storm and Christians Are Joining the Fun

Dale Chamberlain - January 19, 2022

Wordle is a free online game that has exploded in popularity and has become a talking point on Twitter for users of all stripes, including the Twitter-based Christian community that is sometimes referred to as "Weird Christian Twitter."

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GA ‘Pastor’ Arrested, Charged for Imprisoning Eight People in Basement

Stephanie Martin - January 19, 2022

Curtis Bankston, who runs One Step of Faith 2nd Chance, was arrested and charged with "false imprisonment" after first responders discovered eight people in his basement. His wife, Sophia Simm-Bankston, is also expected to face charges.

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Sean Feucht Announces ‘God Is BIGGER Than Cancel Culture’ With New Book Deal

Jesse T. Jackson - January 19, 2022

Less than a week after sharing that HarperCollins Publishing cancelled their agreement, Sean Feucht announced that he signed a book deal with Regnery Publishing.

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Congressman Dan Crenshaw Under Fire After Heated Exchange With Young Woman Who He Says Questioned His Faith

Dale Chamberlain - January 19, 2022

The questioner is apparently a volunteer for Crenshaw's political opponent, and Crenshaw didn't seem to believe she was asking her question in good faith.

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Pope Francis Attacked Cancel Culture. It Sounds Better Than ‘Ideological Colonization.’

Claire Giangrave - January 19, 2022

In his annual address to diplomats accredited to the Holy See this month, Pope Francis “hit out at ‘cancel culture,'” as one headline put it.

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As Congress Debates, Black Baptist Leader Calls Denial of Voting Rights ‘Evil’

Adelle M Banks - January 19, 2022

On the day of a major voting rights debate on Capitol Hill, a social justice coordinator for the Progressive National Baptist Convention said fighting for voting rights is an effort to conquer evil.

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Expected to Retire From NFL, Ben Roethlisberger Says He Wants to Help ‘Expand God’s Kingdom’

Joshua Doering - January 19, 2022

After Ben Roethlisberger walked off the field from what is expected to be the last game of his career he told reporters “I’m going to do everything I can to try expand God’s Kingdom."

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‘Redeeming Love’ Movie Releases—But Should Christians Go See It?

Jessica Lea - January 21, 2022

The film, “Redeeming Love,” based on the Christian novel of the same name, released today in theaters. Author Francine Rivers says her story demonstrates “the pursuing love that God shows to His people,” but Christian author Phylicia Masonheimer believes it could be "enormous stumbling block" for some.

Josh Duggar Requests New Trial After Being Convicted for Child Pornography

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