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Gospel Singer Kim Burrell Sorry for Comments About ‘Broke,’ ‘Ugly’ People—And for ‘Offensive’ First Apology

Stephanie Martin - July 22, 2022

Gospel singer Kim Burrell shocked some listeners last week by talking about “broke” and “ugly” people in front of a church in North Carolina. After her remarks went viral, the musician posted a written apology on Twitter, which seemed to add to the offense.

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Former Las Vegas Pastor Sentenced to Life in Prison for Brutal Shotgun Murders of Elderly Neighbor and Her Friend

Dale Chamberlain - July 22, 2022

A former Las Vegas pastor has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of the murders of his elderly neighbor and her friend. He had been engaged in a feud with the two victims for more than a decade.

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In Leaving Ukraine, Refugees Find a Home and Sense of God’s Family

Scott Barkley - July 22, 2022

The Lighthouse Church was inconceivable to them when the journey began – a church in America where the people spoke their language and sang their hymns.

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Human Trafficking Report Highlights Inequity, War’s Impact

Diana Chandler - July 22, 2022

In its 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report, the U.S. State Department said incorporating the leadership of survivors and programs to address societal inequities are two essentials in the fight against human trafficking.

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Pope Francis, Vatican Call for International Cooperation for the Environment

Claire Giangrave - July 22, 2022

Pope Francis made an impassioned appeal for the environment on Thursday, urging countries to divest from fossil fuels as temperatures rise all over the globe and put vulnerable communities at risk.

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House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill With GOP Help

Tom Strode - July 22, 2022

The U.S. House of Representatives voted July 19 to codify same-sex marriage into law with the help of one-fifth of its Republican members and to the chagrin of Southern Baptist leaders.

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Bart Barber Wants the Southern Baptist Convention to Regain Its Rural Soul

Riley Farrell - July 22, 2022

SBC president Bart Barber said he hopes to use social media to give a voice to SBC members who’ve previously been ignored.

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Amy Grant Named Kennedy Center Honoree in First for Contemporary Christian Music

Adelle M Banks - July 22, 2022

‘Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine ever receiving this prestigious Kennedy Center Honors,’ Grant said in a statement.

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‘The Ship Is Sinking’: Alaska Pastor Pens Open Letter to SBC, Announces His Church’s Disaffiliation

Dale Chamberlain - July 21, 2022

On Thursday, Alaska pastor Nathaniel Jolly tweeted an open letter titled “Leaving the SBC,” announcing his church's departure from the denomination over what Jolly believes to be "doctrinal drift."

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UK Christian Minister, Former Mayoral Candidate Fired for Saying Marriage Is ‘Between a Man and a Woman’

Stephanie Martin - July 21, 2022

Maureen Martin, an ordained Christian minister in the U.K. and president of the Christian People’s Alliance, is suing the housing association that employed her for 13 years after she was fired for her stances on gender and sexuality.

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Teen Pledges Portion of $1,000 Winnings to Church If He Places 1st in USA Mullet Championships

Jessica Lea - July 21, 2022

Josh Scott, a 16-year-old from Frankfort, Kentucky, has made the finals in the USA Mullet Championships. If he wins the $1,000 prize, he plans to give some of it to his church.

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‘God Created You To Have a Life of Abundance’: Steve Harvey Tweets Advice About Gratitude

Dale Chamberlain - July 21, 2022

This week, comedian and television personality Steve Harvey took to Twitter to share his advice on how people can live up to their God-given potential in their lives and careers.

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Vatican Says They’re Gifts; Indigenous Groups Want Them Back

Nicole Winfield - July 21, 2022

The Vatican Museums are home to some of the most magnificent artworks in the world. But Indigenous groups from Canada question how some of the works were actually acquired and wonder what else may be in storage after decades of not being on public display.

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GOP AGs Ask Google Not to Limit Anti-Abortion Clinic Results

Sarah Rankin - July 21, 2022

After some members of Congress urged Google to limit the appearance of pregnancy clinics in search results, 17 Republican AGs are warning that doing so could invite investigations and possible legal action.

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Crowd Protests Relocation of Abortion Clinic to New Mexico

AP News - July 21, 2022

Anti-abortion activists from across the U.S. converged in southern New Mexico on Tuesday to protest relocation plans by the Mississippi clinic.

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Pastor’s ‘Two Minute Doctrine’ Video Series Reflects a Lifetime of Discipleship

Scott Barkley - July 21, 2022

The videos are actually two minutes-ish, but serve effectively in addressing matters of doctrine and informing church members about the Southern Baptist Convention.

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Black Churches More Important to SBC Than Ever Before

Diana Chandler - July 21, 2022

African American churches are more important to the Southern Baptist Convention than ever before, Jamie Dew told Baptist Press at the Black Church Leadership and Family Conference at Ridgecrest Conference Center.

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Trans Woman Fired From Chick-fil-A Sues for Harassment, Discrimination

Jessica Lea - July 20, 2022

A transgender woman named Erin Taylor has filed a lawsuit against the downtown Chick-fil-A in Decatur, Georgia, alleging sexual harassment, discrimination on the basis of race and sexual orientation, and retaliation by the employer.

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VP Kamala Harris: People of Faith Can Support Abortion Rights

Stephanie Martin - July 20, 2022

In what’s becoming a familiar refrain for Kamala Harris, the U.S. Vice President said (twice) on Monday that Americans don’t need to “abandon their faith” to support women’s reproductive rights, including access to abortion.

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‘The Devil Wanted Me To Die in This Bed’: John Gray Shares Encouraging Health Update

Jesse T. Jackson - July 20, 2022

After spending nearly two weeks in the hospital for a saddle pulmonary embolism, Relentless Church pastor John Gray announced on Tuesday via Instagram that he was going home.

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