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Religious voters made their voices heard in presidential election

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The recent presidential election showed that the path to the White House still runs through America’s pews. Donald Trump increased his share of votes from evangelical, Catholic, Jewish and Muslim voters. “Truth ...

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Christians regularly attending weekly services also likely to be church members

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If someone is regularly sitting in a church pew, their name is probably also on the church membership roll. According to a Lifeway Research study, around four in five U.S. adults who ...

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Missouri’s Will Scharf to join Trump administration

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A Missourian, Will Scharf, will join the administration of Donald Trump. Earlier this year, the Jewish lawyer ran for Missouri attorney general but lost the primary challenge to unseat incumbent Andrew Bailey. ...

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Barnes & Noble returning to brick and mortar stores

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More than ten years after leaving its historic Washington DC location, Barnes & Noble has reopened its flagship branch in Georgetown, according to Yahoo finance. The move, which is a component of ...

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Human remains discovered in excavation of fourth century church in Egypt

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Archaeologists discovered 17 human remains while excavating an ancient church in Egypt. The church, dated to around the mid-fourth century, was uncovered in an ongoing archaeological excavation of Trimithis (also known as ...

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Reports claim Iran’s Supreme Leader is in a coma or dead

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Reports coming out of the Middle East say Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may be dead or in a coma. News of the 85-year-old’s condition has raised questions about the direction of the ...

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American Family Association wants Mexico City Policy reinstated

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The American Family Association (AFA) is urging the incoming Trump administration to quickly reinstate the Mexico City Policy, which forbids U.S. federal funds from assisting groups engaged in performing or advocating abortion ...

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Native American Heritage Month highlights need for Christ

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National Native American Heritage Month in November is an occasion to honor the rich and varied customs of America’s Indigenous people while acknowledging their particular hardships. It comes as many Native Peoples ...

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All God’s Children seeks changing lives of 1.2 million children

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All God’s Children International (AGCI) hopes to transform the lives of more than 1.2 million children worldwide through its $22 million Unlocking Hope campaign. Since launching in 2022, the campaign has raised ...

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Western civilization owes debt to Christianity, actor John Rhys-Davies says

Christianity has made unparalleled contributions to Western civilization, according to acclaimed actor John Rhys-Davies. “I am absolutely in love with Western European Christian civilization, which has given us and the world these ...

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Engaging with Bible, church helps guard against loneliness, American Bible Society finds

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Americans who engage with the Bible and church are less likely to experience the loneliness epidemic that is sweeping the nation, the State of the Bible USA 2024 survey from the American ...

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One million South Korean Christians gather to pray for families, nation

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More than one million South Koreans recently gathered to pray for their families and nation, and respond to the government’s approval of same-sex marriage. Korea Prayer Rally organizers challenged the church to ...

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Netflix attacked for casting Jew to play Mary

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Netflix is under fire over its new biblical drama “Mary.” Their egregious offense, according to the left? They’ve hired Israeli Jews to play…Jews. Social media erupted this week after the trailer was ...

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Arab Christian pastor in Nazareth ministering to both Jews and Muslims in need

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Something good is coming out of Nazareth, where an Arab pastor is helping both Jewish and Arab families in need. Since Islam first swept into Jerusalem in 638 A.D., there has been ...

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Oklahoma launches new office to safeguard religious freedom in education

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The Oklahoma Department of Education is leading the way in protecting the religious freedom of students, teachers and parents through a new Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism. Specific guidance related to ...

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Youth For Christ’s 3Story Approach Offers Hope in an Increasingly Secular World

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In a time when religious affiliation is on the decline, especially among younger generations, Youth For Christ (YFC) is doubling down on its commitment to reaching young people with a message of ...

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Leader of Church of England  to resign in wake of scandal coverup

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The Archbishop of Canterbury, who is the head of the Church of England, is resigning because the coverup of an abuse scandal. “The Makin Review has exposed the long-maintained conspiracy of silence ...

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Chiefs’ unexpected victory last Sunday may have been answer to pregame prayer

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The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos last Sunday when they blocked a field goal attempt as time ran out in what many have called a miracle finish. It may have ...

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FBI arrests suspect in leaked Israel intel docs

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A U.S. government employee has been arrested and charged for leaking top secret intel documents related to Israel’s preparations to retaliate for Iran’s Oct. 1 missile attacks. The suspect, Asif Rahman, was ...

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Leonid meteor shower will dazzle Sunday night

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The Autumn’s most spectacular night event will happen this Sunday, Nov. 17. The Leonid meteor shower, known of dazzling shooting stars virtually across the entire sky, is a favorite among stargazers. These ...

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Jewish leaders react to Huckabee nomination with praise, hope

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Reactions from Israel are positive on the nomination of Mike Huckabee as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel. “Mike has been a great public servant, governor and leader in faith for many ...

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Joni and Friends joins forces to develop standards to protect disabled

Joni and Friends, a non-profit organization founded by Joni Eareckson Tada, is teaming up with the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP) to protect vulnerable adults and persons with disabilities from abuse. ...

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Pete Hegseth named Secretary of Defense

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Combat veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth has been nominated for Secretary of Defense by Presidet-elect Donald Trump. In making the announcement, Trump expressed confidence in the pick, highlighting Hegseth’s military ...

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Many Americans don’t understand AI despite already using it, research finds

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Many Americans lack a general understanding of artificial intelligence and how people already are using AI in their daily lives, new research from Barna Group finds. “As AI becomes a more common ...

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Ringing of bells signals milestone in restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral

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The bells of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris recently rang for the first time since a devastating fire in 2019. The bells rang for about five minutes, each joining in one by ...

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