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Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Mail Carrier Celebrated Across Religious Spectrum

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In siding with an evangelical mail carrier who quit the U.S. Postal Service after he was forced to deliver packages on Sundays, SCOTUS did something rare: It brought a whole panoply of U.S. religions together.
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Chick-fil-A Rules the Roost, Topping Restaurant Survey 9 Years in a Row

Stephanie Martin -
For the ninth consecutive year, Chick-fil-A has topped a customer-satisfaction survey of U.S. fast-food restaurants. The Atlanta-based chain known for its chicken sandwiches and conservative values again received the most points—85 out of 100—on the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index.
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John Piper Suggests Allowing Women To Lead in Parachurch Organizations Is ‘Naïve,’ ‘Culturally Compromised’

Dale Chamberlain -
In a recent episode of his “Ask Pastor John” podcast, John Piper offered his thoughts on whether it is a violation of Scripture to allow women to fulfill positions of leadership in parachurch organizations. 
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Gamer and Programmer Carlo Acutis Could Be the Right Saint for Gen Z, New Book Argues

Claire Giangrave -
In a new book, “Blessed Carlo Acutis: A Saint in Sneakers,” Vatican journalist Courtney Mares tells the story of how an average ’90s kid who loved computers ended up on the path to sainthood and how his life inspires Catholics in today’s digital age.
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The Rev. Amos Brown, Vice Chair of California’s Reparations Task Force, Calls for Action

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The Rev. Amos C. Brown is a civil rights veteran and onetime student of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Why the ‘Active Decline’ in US Church Attendance Is ‘Urgent,’ but Not Without Hope

Jessica Lea -
“We are currently in the largest and fastest religious shift in the history of our country,” said Jim Davis, speaking on “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” last week. A study Davis and his colleague, Michael Graham, commissioned has found that 40 million adult Americans have stopped attending church.
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Former Worship Leader Heads Group From L.A.’s Skid Row in Emotional Performance on ‘America’s Got Talent’

Stephanie Martin -
An ensemble of singers consisting of previously unhoused individuals received a standing ovation—and four yes votes from judges—last week on “America’s Got Talent.” Eight members of the Freedom Singers performed a moving rendition of the Red Hot Chili Peppers song “Under the Bridge.”
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‘I’ve Never Experienced God Like That’—’The Chosen’ Actor Goes from Doubting God to Incredible Encounters

Janna Firestone -
In "The Chosen," Nick Shakoour plays Zebedee, father to disciples James and John. The actor recently told of being transformed on the set of the series through a number of encounters with God.
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Jesus ‘Had Two Dads’—Church Recitation of ‘Sparkle Creed’ Draws Criticism

Dale Chamberlain -
A clip of a church reciting the “Sparkle Creed,” a version of the Apostle’s Creed modified to emphasize LGBTQ+ inclusion, caused controversy this week, with some critics characterizing it as “absolute insanity.”
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Maryland Church, With $100,000 in Vandalism Damage, Continues in Faith

Adelle M Banks -
On June 8, the red-carpeted sanctuary of the historically Black church was turned into a debris-filled space.
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New Film ‘The Blind’ Shows How God Saved ‘Duck Dynasty’ Patriarch From Alcoholism

Jessica Lea -
Before Phil Robertson met Jesus, his life and marriage were being destroyed by his alcoholism and unfaithfulness. The inspiring true story of the “Duck Dynasty” patriarch is being told in the new film, “The Blind,” whose official trailer recently dropped.
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Deion Sanders’ Girlfriend Expresses Gratitude for God’s ‘Healing Power’

Stephanie Martin -
After University of Colorado (CU) football coach Deion Sanders had emergency surgery on June 23 for blood clots in his legs, his longtime girlfriend, Tracey Edmonds, thanked God for a “successful” procedure.
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Pastor Who Allegedly Shot Wife and Himself Not Facing Attempted Murder Charge

Dale Chamberlain -
A Louisiana pastor is facing charges of aggravated domestic violence, disturbing a business, and disorderly conduct after allegedly shooting his wife and himself. The wife is currently in stable condition.
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Bishop Strickland Subject to Vatican Investigation

Jack Jenkins -
The Vatican subjected the Catholic Diocese of Tyler, Texas, to an apostolic visitation last week, a rare disciplinary investigation into the diocese overseen by Bishop Joseph E. Strickland.
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Benjamin Watson, Justin Giboney Spar With Allie Beth Stuckey Over Obama’s Abortion Tweet

Jessica Lea -
Former Super Bowl champion Benjamin Watson, as well as AND Campaign founder and president Justin Giboney, sparred this week with conservative commentator Allie Beth Stuckey regarding whether Christians should vote for a political party that supports abortion.
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Church Leaders Urged To ‘Not Give In and Not Give Up’—Study Finds Pastors Suffering Overall Health Decline

Janna Firestone -
According to Barna, pastors say that "the immense stress of the job," "current political divisions," and feeling "lonely and isolated" are factors that have negatively impacted their ability to lead.
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Pastor Fined $60,000 for Using Church Property as Shelter and Encampment for Unhoused

Stephanie Martin -
A North Carolina pastor has been fined $60,000 in connection to his efforts to house, feed, and educate his neighbors who are experiencing homelessness. Unfortunately, city leaders say he’s doing so without the proper permits and in violation of safety codes.
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Video Game Developers Crowdfund Over $272,000 To Create a Bible Experience ‘For the Younger Generation’

Dale Chamberlain -
"Gate Zero," an immersive Bible-themed video game, has surpassed its Kickstarter crowdfunding goal, raising over a quarter of a million dollars in just over a week.
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‘God Restores!’—Sean Feucht’s ‘Irreplaceable,’ ‘Anointed’ Guitar Found After Being Stolen

Jesse T. Jackson -
Just days after worship leader Sean Feucht revealed that his guitar was stolen from his car in Spokane, Washington, he announced on Sunday that it had been found and returned to him.
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Catholic Democrats Issue New ‘Statement of Principles’ Defending Abortion Rights

Jack Jenkins -
A group of more than 30 Catholic Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled a “statement of principles” on Saturday reaffirming their support for abortion access.
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