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Proposed Alabama Law Would Require Pornographic Content Blocked on All Smart Phones

Megan Briggs - March 29, 2017

House Bill 428 will be reviewed next week and is designed to drastically limit access to pornography, prostitution and sexual cyber harassment in Alabama.

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New Study Quantifies White Evangelicals’ Outlying Views

Megan Briggs - March 28, 2017

The gap in thinking between white evangelicals and their Christian peers seems to be widening.

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Alleged Site of Jesus’ Empty Tomb Reopens in Time for Easter after $4 Million Restoration Project

Megan Briggs - March 23, 2017

During the painstaking restoration and cleaning process, the team uncovered the rock-hewn bench which was believed to be the temporary resting place of Jesus’ body after he was crucified and before he rose again.

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Executive Committee of the SBC Backs Russell Moore Over Calls for Resignation

Megan Briggs - March 21, 2017

"But I can—and do—apologize for failing to distinguish between people who shouldn’t have been in the same category with those who put politics over the gospel and for using words, particularly in social media, that were at times overly broad or unnecessarily harsh. That is a failure on my part."

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Reversing the Credibility Crisis Pastors Face: Suggestions from Barna Research

Megan Briggs - March 20, 2017

1 in 5 adults in the U.S. feel that pastors are not influential or credible. Only 24 percent of U.S. adults hold a “very positive” option of pastors in general. Nineteen percent hold a “negative” opinion, and nine percent hold a “very negative” opinion.

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Christian Leaders Respond to Trump’s Budget: We Can’t Turn Our Backs on Those in Need

Megan Briggs - March 17, 2017

"At a time when we’re especially security conscious, the International Affairs Budget is crucial to demonstrating our values to the world, building friendships with other nations, and lowering security risks around the world," the letter, which was signed by several notable Christian leaders, stated.

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UPDATE: Tim Keller Will NOT Receive Award From Princeton Seminary

Megan Briggs - March 15, 2017

The president of Princeton Theological Seminary encourages seminarians to “receive Rev. Keller in a spirit of grace and academic freedom, realizing we can listen to someone with whom many, including me, strongly disagree about this critical issue of justice."

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UPDATE: Growing SBC Call for Russell Moore’s Resignation—African-American Pastors Call for Reconciliation

Megan Briggs - March 13, 2017

"We must not be ignorant of the schemes of the enemy to divide us,” SBC Pastor Byron Day says.

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Church-Dropouts Turn to Podcasting as a Meeting Space for the ‘Church in Exile’

Megan Briggs - March 10, 2017

"That's one of the biggest critiques we have of the church—is that you can't critique it," Toby Morrell says.

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United Methodist Church at Crossroads Over Unclear Stance on Homosexuality

Megan Briggs - March 9, 2017

“This is a family quarrel, a family dispute. We don’t believe it’s worth separating over.”

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Anna Hayford, Wife of Jack Hayford of Church on the Way, Dies at 83

Megan Briggs - March 8, 2017

Anna Hayford’s grandson Mark says it was “fitting” that she passed on International Women’s Day.

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‘Unprecedented’ Number of Missionaries Aiding North Korean Refugees Kicked Out of China

Megan Briggs - March 8, 2017

Pastor Kim believes at least 40 refugees from North Korea have been sent back across the border as a result of the raids.

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Trump to Planned Parenthood: You Can Keep Your Funding if You Stop Performing Abortions

Megan Briggs - March 7, 2017

“Polling shows the majority of Americans oppose public funding for abortion, even those who identify as pro-choice," President Trump says.

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Franklin Graham Thankful for Controversy in Canada Over Festival of Hope

Megan Briggs - March 6, 2017

“Thank you, Mr. Mayor. You’ve helped us with hundreds of thousands of dollars of publicity. I appreciate that,” Franklin Graham said in an interview.

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First Female Pastor Ordained in the Middle East

Megan Briggs - March 6, 2017

“Christ’s justice has been finally fulfilled,” Rola Sleiman says.

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Canadian Clergy to Franklin Graham: Your Political Comments Compromise the Mission of Jesus

Megan Briggs - March 3, 2017

A group of concerned clergy representing 60 percent of the Christians in Vancouver released a letter asking Graham not to give the gospel message at this weekend's Festival of Hope.

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Carl Lentz’s Bold Statement on Dr. Oz: Look to the Designer of Life for Answers—Not Yourself

Megan Briggs - March 2, 2017

“A new diet will change your day. But praying to the King of heaven and earth will change your soul."

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Federal Court to Decide Whether Prayers Before Public Meetings Are ‘Unconstitutional’

Megan Briggs - March 1, 2017

When Peter Bormuth started attending county commissioner meetings in Jackson County, Michigan, he took offense over the fact that only Christian prayers were offered at the beginning of the meetings.

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Barna Study: 3 Times More Female Pastors Compared to 25 Years Ago

Megan Briggs - February 28, 2017

The number of female pastors is on the rise. Women in these positions lead smaller congregations while facing more criticism than their male counterparts.

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Tim Tebow: I Don’t Want to Be Known for Being a Good Football or Baseball Player

Megan Briggs - February 28, 2017

“I want to be...known for bringing faith, hope, and love to those needing a brighter day in their dark hour of need.”

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