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Emmett Till Memorialized in Monument That Includes Chicago Church

Adelle M Banks - July 26, 2023

‘At a time when there are those who seek to ban books, bury history, we're making it clear — crystal, crystal clear,’ said President Joe Biden.

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Synod Raises Hopes for Long-Sought Recognition of Women in the Catholic Church

Claire Giangrave - July 26, 2023

Called to examine power structures in the Catholic Church, the Synod on Synodality will grapple in large part with the role of women.

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Christian Influencers Say ‘Shiny Happy People’ Producers Lied About Docuseries

Jessica Lea - July 25, 2023

Paul and Morgan Olliges, Christian influencers who appeared in the docuseries “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets,” say the producers lied to them about how they would be portrayed in the show.

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NBA Player Adrian Griffin Jr. Tells of God’s Deliverance After Nephew’s Death

Stephanie Martin - July 25, 2023

Following the sudden death of 2-year-old Jayce Griffin on July 22, members of his family gathered the next day to pray in a Champaign, Illinois, church. Jayce was the nephew of Atlanta Hawks basketball player Adrian Griffin Jr., who shared his testimony during the service.

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Retired Pastor, 83, Arrested After Confessing to 1975 Murder of 8-Year-Old Girl

Dale Chamberlain - July 25, 2023

Nearly five decades after the murder of 8-year-old Gretchen Harrington, a retired pastor has confessed to the crime and has been arrested.

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Christian Singer Tori Kelly Rushed to the Hospital Due to Blood Clots Near Vital Organs

Jesse T. Jackson - July 25, 2023

According to multiple reports, Christian singer Tori Kelly was rushed to the hospital Sunday night after she collapsed while out with friends.

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Churchgoers Less Familiar Than Pastors With Deconstruction, More Likely To See It in Their Pews

Marissa Postell Sullivan - July 25, 2023

More than 1 in 3 churchgoers who have heard of deconstruction have seen it play out among church attendees in their congregations.

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Christian Charged With Blasphemy Under Pakistan’s Terrorism Law

Morning Star News - July 25, 2023

A judge is allowing a Catholic to be charged with blasphemy under Pakistan’s anti-terrorism law, which his attorney said is “illegal and illogical.”

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In Targeting Catholic Charities, Republicans Amplify Right-Wing Catholic Fringe

Jack Jenkins - July 25, 2023

On Capitol Hill, a handful of Republican lawmakers are threatening to reduce or eliminate funding for Catholic Charities and other faith-based groups who offer aid to immigrants at the Southern border.

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Does ‘Barbie’ Push an ‘LGBTQ Agenda’? Not Really

Jessica Lea - July 24, 2023

Despite the alarms sounded by some conservative media outlets, the new “Barbie” movie, which released on July 21, does not contain any LGBTQ storylines, nor does it have any overtly queer characters. The movie does have a heavy-handed message, however, about the power dynamics between men and women.

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‘I Barely Touched the Lady’—James MacDonald Addresses Assault Charges in Recent Interview

Jesse T. Jackson - July 24, 2023

In an interview published last week, former megachurch pastor James MacDonald discussed his arrest in California earlier this year for allegedly assaulting a 59-year-old woman during a traffic altercation.

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Dr. Derwin Gray Condemns Slavery as ‘Evil’ With Regard to New Florida Standards

Stephanie Martin - July 24, 2023

Among the critics of the newly revised Florida standards for teaching African American history is Dr. Derwin Gray, founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church near Charlotte, North Carolina.

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‘You Gave Him to Us, and I Give Him Back to You’—Greg Laurie Grieves Loss of His Son, Christopher Laurie, 15 Years Ago

Janna Firestone - July 24, 2023

Christopher Laurie, son of Greg and Cathe Laurie, was killed in a car accident in 2008. After 15 years, Greg Laurie continues to live in the tension of grief and hope.

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‘I’ve Made America Great’—Trump Responds to Question About His Faith Journey

Dale Chamberlain - July 24, 2023

Former president Donald Trump was recently asked about how his presidency impacted his faith journey. His response was notably circuitous, leaving voters with a less than clear picture of his personal faith.

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After Troubled Decade, Kenya Methodists Elect New Presiding Bishop

Fredrick Nzwili - July 24, 2023

After forcing out their leader three months ago, the Methodist Church in Kenya elected a new presiding bishop on Thursday (July 20), raising hopes for a denomination that has faced the threat of schism due to bitter disagreements within its leadership.

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Frederick D. Haynes III on Succeeding Jesse Jackson, Marching and ‘Woke Preaching’

Adelle M Banks - July 24, 2023

Frederick D. Haynes III, who has led a Black megachurch in Dallas for 40 years, has just been chosen to take the place of Jesse Jackson, who was president of Rainbow PUSH Coalition for more than five decades.

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Louisiana Pastor Locks Himself in a Prayer Room in the Hopes of Combating Crime

Jesse T. Jackson - July 21, 2023

Dwight Pate, senior pastor of Church Point Ministries in North Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has locked himself in a prayer room in the hope that his prayers will help combat crime throughout Louisiana’s capitol city.

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Respect for Family Is Great American Media CEO Bill Abbott’s Top Priority Following Pure Flix Merger

Stephanie Martin - July 21, 2023

Following the recent merger of Great American Media (GAM) with the Pure Flix platform, media executive Bill Abbott is pledging to remain a leader in high-quality, positive content that’s suitable for family viewing.

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Jim Caviezel: ‘I’m Still Jesus,’ but Trump Is ‘The New Moses’

Dale Chamberlain - July 21, 2023

“Sound of Freedom” star Jim Caviezel recently expressed his belief that Donald Trump is “the new Moses,” who, if elected in 2024, will spearhead a liberation movement for victims of child sex trafficking.

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Meet the Christian Creators Designing Chatbots ‘With a Biblical Worldview’

Fiona Andre - July 21, 2023

Since its launch in November 2022 by the research laboratory OpenAI, the chatbot spurred excitement among Christians, forcing leadership to reckon with this technology and adapting their habits.

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