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Jackson County Executive encourages discussions among those who disagree

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Jackson County Executive Frank White encourages Missourians to talk with others about the issues that are dividing the nation. “I think the thing to do if you live in a community where ...

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Herschel Walker offers to fly ‘defund the police’ supporters to countries without law enforcement

Georgia Bulldogs football legend Herschel Walker is weighing in on the “defund the police” movement. The Heisman Trophy winner is offering to work with airlines to send people who want to defund ...

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Lessons learned during lockdown can be valuable as churches move forward

As many churches reopen, it’s important to remember lessons learned during the lockdown, said Phil Cooke, a Christian media consultant in Los Angeles. “Before we leave the worst part of the pandemic ...

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Jesus statues, paintings are new target for removal by protesters

Black Lives Matter activist and Democrat Shaun King called Monday for the removal of statues, murals and stained glass windows that depict Jesus as a “white European,” which he claimed “are a ...

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Violent Protesters fail to set up ‘autonomous zone’ outside White House

Police clashed with protesters outside the White House on Monday night as they attempted to build a “Black House Autonomous Zone,” in an apparent reference to Seattle’s “occupied” protest zone that was established ...

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America’s housing market on verge of post-pandemic boom say economists

There’s more good news concerning the America’s comeback from the coronavirus shut-down. A Reuters poll reveals that the nation’s  housing market is expected to weather the pandemic and stage a solid rebound this year ...

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NCAA may boycott Idaho over law protecting women’s sports

The “cancel culture” is coming to Idaho after legislators there moved to save women’s sports. The NCAA is considering moving the 2021 men’s basketball tournament games scheduled to be played in Idaho. ...

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Sen. Tim Scott discusses how his faith shapes his views on race relations and police reform

Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, one of three black members of the U.S. Senate, recently discussed faith and race relations with Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Crusades. The interview, recorded ...

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St. Louis park board removes 134-year-old statue of Columbus

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The movement to rewrite history by taking down symbols of the past has reached Missouri. A 134-year-old statue of Christopher Columbus has been removed from Tower Grove Park in South St. Louis. ...

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Niece of Martin Luther King Jr says Trump executive order brings “hope and sanity”

Dr. Alveda King, the niece of Martin Luther King Jr., praised President Donald Trump for signing an executive order to reform police tactics in the wake of several high-profile deaths. “Thanks to ...

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American Bible Society responds to pandemic, riots by offering free Bibles

Many Americans are searching for answers during the current pandemic and social unrest, and the American Bible Society is offering free Bibles. “In this time of pandemic fear and social isolation, in ...

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Family Research Council releases biblical principles for political involvement

The Family Research Council and 21 partnering state family policy councils have released a publication titled “Biblical Principles for Political Engagement: Worldview, Issues and Voting.” It aims to provide pastors and Christians with biblical ...

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Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy calls for repentance for racial history

Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy is calling on Christians to repent of racism and fight for their black brothers and sisters in the wake of ongoing protests over the police killings of Rayshard ...

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MyPillow founder Mike Lindell may run for Minnesota governor

A familiar name is considering running for governor of Minnesota in the wake of the recent unrest in Minneapolis. Mike Lindell, founder and CEO of MyPillow, is looking at his options. Lindell ...

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African American pastor calls on black community to do its own “healing work”

Marc Little, an African American pastor, community and business leader, states the black community does not need the help of whites to heal from the trauma in their homes and lives, in ...

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House Democrats push for $1.5 trillion infrastructure spending in Democrat strongholds

WASHINGTON—House Democrats introduced on June 18 an extensive plan to rebuild American infrastructure, calling for more than $1.5 trillion in spending in roads, bridges, public transportation, housing, the “Green New Deal”, proposed ...

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Hilarious ‘Selfie Dad’ perfect for Father’s Day weekend

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The number of faith-based comedy films are few and far between. You can truly count them on one hand. This month, a film about a dad is notable for two reasons: it ...

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What western Christians can learn from ‘MENA’ believers

Everyday experiences of isolation are something that all of us have become familiar with since the arrival of COVID-19. Middle East and North African (MENA) nations have been affected too, although isolation ...

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Donations to churches and ministries hold steady throughout pandemic

Churches across the nation are feeling encouraged after their congregations stepped up during the coronavirus pandemic. Donations to churches and ministries have remained strong.  In a reversal of earlier fears for the ...

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President Trump encourages Coptic Christians amid Egyptian persecution

On June 1, 2020, President Trump issued a statement titled “Presidential Message on Global Coptic Day, 2020.” (Copts are Egypt’s indigenous Christians, now a minority.) After sending his “best wishes” to the ...

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Southern Baptists elect first black executive committee chair

The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) made history this week when its Executive Committee elected its first black chairperson. The largest Christian Protestant denomination unanimously elected Rolland Slade, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Blackshear, Ga., ...

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Friday’s ‘Pray on Troost’ event seeks racial unity and restoration

Troost Avenue traditionally has been the stark dividing line between black and white communities in Kansas City. Local leaders hope it can become a bridge that builds unity through the power of ...

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Vera Lynn, ‘We’ll Meet Again’ World War II sweetheart singer, dies at 103

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Vera Lynn, one of the world’s most famous singers during World War II, has died at the age of 103. Her rendition of We’ll Meet Again became an anthem for hope during ...

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Failed gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams calls on Missouri Democrats to “take back your power”

Stacey Abrams, the Democrat candidate who still has not conceded her 2018 race for Georgia governor, told Missouri Democrats at their convention to “take your power back.” She was the keynote speaker ...

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Will Jewish and Christian Schools Teach the Truth About America and Racism?

When I went to yeshiva day schools, America was celebrated. America was regarded, in the description of Menachem Schneerson (the Lubavitcher rebbe), the most influential rabbi of the 20th century, as a ...

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