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Pope Urges Parents to ‘Never Condemn’ Their Gay Children

Pope Francis urged parents on Wednesday not to condemn their children if they are gay, in his latest gesture of outreach to the LGBTQ community which has long been marginalized by the Catholic hierarchy.

‘The Apostle Paul Wants the Women to Make the Sandwiches,’ Says Pastor Douglas Wilson

Douglas Wilson, pastor of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, argues that, according to the Apostle Paul, making sandwiches is part of the God-given role of a woman.

‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Actor Shares the Gospel With Millions of Instagram Followers

Earlier this month, “Hacksaw Ridge" start Nathaniel Buzolic posted an image of the Sea of Galilee on his Instagram page, sharing the good news of Jesus with his 2.8 million followers.

Profitable Prayers: Christian Meditation Apps Mine Data for Ad Purposes

A recent report revealed that popular Christian prayer and meditation apps regularly mine and sell user data to advertisers. While not an uncommon practice, some have raised concerns about it.

Vatican Defends Benedict After Report Faults Abuse Record

The Vatican on Wednesday strongly defended Pope Benedict XVI’s record in fighting clergy sexual abuse and cautioned against looking for “easy scapegoats and summary judgments."

How the Capitol Attacks Helped Spread Christian Nationalism in the Extreme Right

As the presence of Christian nationalism grows, experts are concerned it could expand extremism’s influence over other, more moderate conservative politicians and groups. 

Michigan Settlement Lets Faith Agencies Deny LGBT Adoptions

Faith-based adoption agencies that contract with the state of Michigan can refuse to place children with same-sex couples under a proposed settlement filed in federal court Tuesday.

Rape Survivor Shares Hope, Wisdom on Latest ‘I Am Second’ Video

Monica Amanda Zuniga Bailey shares her story and encourages churches to educate themselves and speak up about sexual abuse.