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New Museum Exhibit Seeks To Show Samaritans Are More Than a Biblical Parable

A new exhibit at the Museum of the Bible offers a look at the Samaritans as a biblical people, beyond the unnamed man we meet in Jesus' famed parable.

Brooklyn Pastor Who Had Million Dollar Jewelry Stolen Arrested After Forcefully Grabbing Woman During Live Sermon

Brooklyn Bishop Lamor Whitehead is making headlines following an incident on Sunday, wherein he forcefully grabbed a woman by the back of the neck for disrupting his live sermon, leading her out of the room.

Donald Trump Is Openly Embracing QAnon, Say Critics, Who Cite ‘Messiah-Like Status,’ ‘Deeply Weird’ Hand Gestures

At an Ohio rally for Republican Senate hopeful J.D. Vance, former President Donald Trump delivered an ominous message about America’s decline. While music played that apparently sounded similar to a QAnon-linked song, many listeners raised their hands in a one-finger salute.

Pastor Arrested While Watering Neighbors’ Flowers Extends Love to the Woman Who Called 911 on Him

Michael Jennings, a pastor in Alabama who was arrested while watering his neighbors’ flowers, says he extends love to the neighbor who called the police on him. Jennings has, however, filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three of its police officers.

Lifeway Research: Americans’ Theological Beliefs Changed To Suit Post-Pandemic Practice

According to a new Lifeway Research study, while many theological beliefs remain stable among Christians, shifting beliefs in certain areas point to where changing culture may be impacting religious perspectives.

Crist Campaign Accuses Pastor Featured in DeSantis Ad of Being an ‘Antisemite’

Florida Gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist has called out Governor Ron DeSantis for a campaign ad featuring a pastor whom Crist's campaign is accusing of antisemitism.

Queen Elizabeth II Mourned by Britain and World at Funeral

Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.

ERLC Trustees Hear From New President, Discuss Sexual Abuse Assessment

The Baptist witness the ERLC  has long provided in the public square “is needed now as much as ever,” Brent Leatherwood said Wednesday (Sept. 14) in his first presidential report to the entity’s trustees.

Nearly Two Years After Election, Episcopal Diocese of Chicago’s First Black Female Bishop Takes Office

Just weeks before she was set to take office in April 2021, Bishop Paula E. Clark experienced a brain bleed while exercising. Surgery followed, postponing her consecration.

Former Virginia Pastor Arrested, Charged With Multiple Sex Crimes

A former pastor in Abingdon, Va., was charged with multiple child sex crimes and arrested on Sept. 8.

How Phil Wickham Went From ‘Lifestyle Christianity’ to ‘So Much Joy and Excitement’

Songwriter and worship leader Phil Wickham says that he has gone deeper in his relationship with God through prayer after being challenged by the faith of people who were inspired by his music. Prior to this change, Wickham had fallen into what he calls “lifestyle Christianity.” 

Flying Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard Sparks Reactions From Church Leaders

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis flew two planes of migrants to the upscale Massachusetts island community of Martha’s Vineyard, while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bused migrants to the Washington, D.C. residence of Vice President Kamala Harris. These decisions have led to community action and heated discussions.

Al Mohler Implies Christians Who Don’t Vote Republican Are ‘Unfaithful’; Met With Mixture of Praise, Criticism

Al Mohler was at the center of a social media dustup after comments he made during an address at the "Pray, Vote, Stand" summit began circulating on Twitter.

Court Denies Jewish School’s Request About LGBTQ Group

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied – at least for now – a request by Yeshiva University that the justices block enforcement of a judicial requirement it must grant recognition to a gay and transgender student group.

Christians Likely Minority in US By 2050, Pew Says

Christians are projected to comprise less than half of the U.S. population by 2050 in a Pew Research study of how current trends might play out among believers and non-believers in the coming decades.

How Doug Mastriano Uses Faith To Fend Off Criticism—Even From Other Christians

Doug Mastriano, the Pennsylvania state senator now running for governor on the Republican ticket, has a habit of energetically of giving voice to Christian nationalism. Mastriano has been leaning into the ideology for years, utilizing it as part of a larger pattern of distancing himself from criticism.

Let’s Talk, a New Racial Unity Initiative, Takes Evangelical Leaders on Tour of Black History

On Tuesday (Sept. 13), Let's Talk, which aims to foster racial unity among evangelicals, sponsored a tour of an otherwise empty National Museum of African American History and Culture for evangelical leaders.

How St. Louis Churches Are Revealing the Disparities in the Air We Breathe

Earlier this year, a multifaith coalition launched a new air quality monitoring tool, tracking pollutants in partnership with scientists at The Nature Conservancy, the Jay Turner Group, and Washington University.

‘This Is the HERO!’—Chick-fil-A Employee Tackles Man Who Allegedly Threatened Woman and Infant

A Chick-fil-A employee in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, tackled a man who was allegedly attempting to carjack a vehicle from a woman holding her baby on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Mykel Gordon successfully wrestled the perpetrator to the ground despite getting punched in the face during the altercation. 

‘Christians Against the Little Mermaid’ Facebook Group Protests Casting of Black Actress; Group Overwhelmed by Supporters of Halle Bailey

Earlier this week, Disney released a trailer for "The Little Mermaid." Some have taken to social media to protest the casting of Halle Bailey, but others are calling out their racially motivated resistance.

Early Christian Scripture and Ancient Codices Draw Collectors’ Eyes to Paris

Amid all the preparations to turn Paris into a venue for the Olympic Games that begin in less than 100 days, one small corner of the French capital is preparing for another modern form of competition based in antiquity: Christie's auction of early Christian texts from North Africa.

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

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