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Alabama Gelato Shop Requiring Modest Dress Founded by Man Accused of Being ‘Cult Leader’

A new gelato shop near Birmingham, Alabama, is making headlines for its customer requirements. Patrons aren’t allowed to bring in cell phones or electronic devices, and they must dress modestly and avoid “profanity or actions which do not fit the norm of Christian behavior.”

Is John Crist Indirectly Dismissing His Accusations of Sexual Harassment?

During a recent episode of the Net Positive podcast, John Crist discussed 2 Samuel’s account of David and Bathsheba with his fellow podcasters and his girlfriend.

Controversial ‘Jeopardy!’ Question Stokes Debate About the Author of Hebrews

Writers of the popular game show “Jeopardy!” are coming under fire for a question featuring a contested fact about the Bible that may have led to one contestant losing the game. 

Ukraine Enters Winter at War: Russia’s ‘Trying To Freeze People’ to Death

With winter approaching at this point in the war in Ukraine, temperatures in the country are already dipping into the teens. As recently as last month, Russia had already destroyed 30 percent of Ukraine’s electrical power grid, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Pastor Is First Burmese-American Elected to Indianapolis-Area School Board

In his new role on the Perry Township Schools Board, Southern Baptist pastor Hre Mang hopes to help provide quality education to the community’s diverse population.

Senate Takes Step Toward Codifying Same-Sex Marriage

The U.S. Senate took the first and an apparently decisive step Wednesday (Nov. 16) toward codifying same-sex marriage into law with the aid of more than one-fifth of Republicans in the chamber.

How Opposition to Prop 8 Led Latter-Day Saints To Back Senate’s Same-Sex Marriage Bill

The LDS’ backing of the Respect for Marriage Act, which came as a surprise to many who haven’t followed the church’s history, didn’t stem from their disappointment over Prop 8 alone.

Cardinal Asks Bishops To Challenge Lawmakers Who Want To Cut Ukraine Aid

America's newest cardinal, Robert McElroy, called on his fellow bishops to challenge lawmakers who want to cut Ukraine aid, urging prelates to speak out against leaders of a Republican majority in the next Congress angling to reduce U.S. support for the country as it battles Russian invaders.