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Million Dollar Homes of Texas Ministry Leaders Scrutinized for Tax-Exempt Status
The Houston Chronicle has found that, in Texas, vague wording and lax enforcement often mean that tax breaks for religious residences, or "parsonages," are abused.
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Women Breaking Through to Top Roles in Black Churches
Most Black Christian denominations have ordained women since at least the 19th century. Yet denominational leadership remained all-male until the 21st century, and women are still the exception in leadership.
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Survey: Americans Concerned Too Many Are Seeking Religious Exemptions to Vaccines
A new poll reveals most Americans are in favor of offering religious exemptions for the COVID-19 vaccines, yet express concern that too many people are seeking such exemptions.
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As Pope Softens Approach Toward ‘Sins of the Flesh,’ Michigan Diocese Draws Hard Line on Gender Identity
Less than a week after Pope Francis referred to sexual sin as "not the worst kind," a Michigan diocese has taken possibly the hardest line against transgender inclusion in the Catholic Church yet.
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UPDATE: Josh Duggar Found Guilty of Possessing Child Pornography
A federal jury has found Josh Duggar guilty on one count of receiving child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography.
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Satirical ‘Anti-Critical Theory’ Bible Translation Takes Aim at ‘Colorblind’ Theology
A satirical Bible translation is poking fun at evangelicals' fear of critical race theory. Created by John Dyer, the ACT Bible “is a new translation that seeks to demonstrate God’s desire that Christians be colorblind, class blind, and blind to many, many things.”
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Joel Osteen’s Church Plumber Receives $20,000 Reward
Justin Cauley has been identified as the plumber who discovered loads of money stashed inside a bathroom wall of Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. He has now received a reward of $20,000 for turning the money in.
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Matt Chandler Responds to Deconstruction Controversy
On Tuesday, Chandler briefly responded to a controversy surrounding statements he made in an August sermon about the deconstruction movement.