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Louisiana Churches Leave Methodist Denomination Amid Schism
The United Methodist Church, a mainstay of the American religious landscape, has cut ties with 58 churches in its Louisiana conference amid a nationwide schism within the Protestant denomination.
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Report: Russia Has Attacked at Least 270 Religious Sites in Ukraine
Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has included increased violence against religious leaders and widespread attacks on religious sites, according to a recently issued report.
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‘Dominion’ Over Technology Use a Must, Leaders Say
NASHVILLE (BP) – Whether it is a new app sweeping the nation, a brand-new must-have iPhone upgrade or a new way to use virtual...
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Southern Baptist Seminarians, Pastors Discuss Role of Women in Pastoral Ministry
The role of women in pastoral ministry was front and center in discussions on the campuses of at least two SBC seminaries last week.
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Unify Project Set to Launch With Widespread Participation
The Unify Project is expected to launch Nov. 15 with widespread national participation, project co-chairman Ed Litton told Baptist Press.
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Mike Pence Says He Told President Trump He Was Praying for Him After Jan. 6; Trump Replied, ‘Don’t Bother’
Mike Pence says that when he offered to pray for Donald Trump on Jan. 14, 2021, eight days after rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol and the day after Trump was impeached the second time, the former president responded, “Don’t bother.”
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‘No Excuse Not To Prosecute’ Virginia Pastor Arrested in Sex-Sting Op, Says State Delegate
A newly released report offers more details about the sex-sting operation that led to the October 2021 arrest of Virginia pastor John Blanchard. The report is prompting backlash from an official who speculates that a deal was involved and prosecutors abused their discretion.
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Some Canadians See Government Funded ‘Medical Assistance in Dying’ Preferable to Poverty, Homelessness
In light of legislation that has expanded access to medical assistance in dying (MAID), some Canadian residents are considering death as an alternative to ailments that would not have otherwise claimed their lives.