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NFL releases ‘Football is Gay’ ad

The National Football League on Monday released its “Football is gay” video embracing homosexuality and transgenderism. “The NFL told Outsports that its intention with the ‘Football is for everyone’ video is to ...

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Kansas City area offers numerous events for July 4 weekend

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Dry weather is in the forecast for the July 4 weekend, and a number of activities are on tap for the Kansas City region. Visit KC offers several suggestions. Look to the ...

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“Wake up!” Ted Cruz challenges churches to fight for culture

It’s time for the church to wake up and defend the culture, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said at the Faith & Freedom Coalition‘s recent “Road to Majority.” A revival is coming, he ...

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Leading historian warns of ‘fake religion’ of woke culture

So-called woke culture is a fake religion that can have deadly consequences, a leading historian said. Hoover Institution fellow Niall Ferguson, a Scottish author and historian, appeared on Fox News host Tucker ...

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Missouri bicentennial gets own postage stamp

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The U.S. Post Service will recognize the Missouri bicentennial with a commemorative stamp later this year. Gov. Mike Parson shared the design earlier this week, “The Missouri Times” reported. It depicts a photograph of ...

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Pastors say influence of denominations declining

Most denominational Protestant pastors expect denominations to become less important over the next decade, a new survey from Lifeway Research found. The poll of 1,007 Protestant pastors was released this month and found that ...

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Black parent with two medical degrees blasts Critical Race Theory

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A black man who earned two medical degrees has gone viral for his criticism of Critical Race Theory. Ty Smith, a parent who hosts a weekend radio show in central Illinois, blasted ...

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More than 200 rabbis protest Omar’s comments in letter to Pelosi

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s handling of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s recent anti-Semitic comments has drawn the fire of more than 200 rabbis. “We reiterate that the mob attacks on American Jews today are ...

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New documentary says Canadian church crackdown similar to China

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A new documentary claims that the crackdown on churches by the Canadian government resembles communist China. “The Government War on Worship,” which was released by the Calgary-based Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, ...

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Video captures collapse; 150 missing in Miami high-rise disaster

More than 150 remain missing with four confirmed dead after Thursday’s collapse of a Florida residential high-rise. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared an emergency with the federal government now offering resources for ...

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Poll: Nearly 70% believe moral values getting worse

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The country is sliding down a slippery slope of moral values according to a new poll. The Gallup polling finds that 67 percent of Americans believe the state of moral values is ...

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Filmmakers target wisdom of lockdowns in ‘Follow the Science’ Documentary

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For the arts industry, 2020 was an unprecedented year. Musicians saw incomes instantly wiped out when live venues were forced to close due to lockdowns. The filmmakers and the industry came to ...

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Poll: most believe religious freedom necessary to healthy American society

Contrary to media narratives that say faith is becoming less important in America, a new poll finds a majority say religious freedom is “very” important to a healthy American society. In a ...

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Republicans question growing IRS attacks on Christian non-profits

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Religious rights groups are being joined by Congressional Republicans questioning growing attacks by the IRS against Christian non-profits and churches. The criticisms come after a Texas prayer group was denied tax-exempt status ...

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19 ways to be generous this summer

Although summer is a great time for vacation, generosity is always in season. The National Christian Foundation shared 19 ways to be generous this summer. Talk to strangers: Look for an opportunity to ...

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Salvations skyrocket in Iran as young people oppose government

Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei rigged the recent elections to install Ebrahim Raisi as president for one major purpose: to warn citizens who are disgruntled with the regime and angry about their ...

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Former Royals player Ben Zobrist sues pastor over affair with wife

Ben Zobrist, who helped lead the Kansas City Royals to the 2015 World Series championship, is suing his former pastor for allegedly having an affair with his wife. Zobrist says that his ...

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Navy Week comes to Kansas City June 28-July 4

The U.S. Navy is making a “port call” in Kansas City for Navy Week, the first in the city since 2015, will take place June 28 – July 4. It concludes with ...

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Missouri governor, attorney general defend new Second Amendment law

Gov. Mike Parson and Attorney General Eric Schmitt fired back at the U.S. Justice Department regarding the recently enacted Second Amendment Preservation Act in Missouri. “We will not stand by while the ...

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Search continues after high-rise collapse near Miami

Hundreds of fire and rescue workers from 18 departments continue to dig through thousands of tons of rubble after the collapse of a 12-story Miami-area oceanfront residential high-rise. The tragedy occurred early ...

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German CEO to employees: accept the Israeli flag or get a new job

A German CEO has shown his support for Israel and Jews by flying the Israeli flag outside the headquarters of Europe’s largest digital publishing house. When some employees complained about the flag ...

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Bikers with a Mission supports homeless effort

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City Union Mission will celebrate the 32nd anniversary of their signature fundraiser, Bikers with a Mission (BWAM) Benefit Ride, on Saturday, July 17.  Registration is now open for the benefit ride which helps raise funds ...

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Republicans filibuster to block Democrat takeover of state, local elections

Supporters are saying Senate Republicans have saved American democracy when they blocked a Democrat bill that would take over every election in the county. Republicans did so co-opting a filibuster tactic used ...

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DeSantis tops polling for 2024 presidential nomination

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis came out on top of an early straw poll for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Last weekend, the Western Conservative Summit took place at the Centennial Institute, a public ...

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Power grab: Democrats introduce bill to override state pro-life laws

Congressional Democrats last week introduced a bill that would override state restrictions on third-trimester abortions. The Women’s Health Protection Act would allow abortion all the way up until birth and has been ...

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