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Rise of the ‘nons’ is shaking the American religious landscape

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“The two biggest stories in American religion are the nones and the nons,” premier numbers guy Ryan Burge told Christianity Today. Nones, so prominent in the media this past decade, are those ...

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There can be harmony between faith and science, says former astronaut

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The topic of faith and science is trending across the country. It is particularly relevant for Christian students heading off to, or currently enrolled in college. It will be addressed in a ...

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Asbury Seminary President cautions against saying ‘revival’ is happening

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In a blog post on Feb. 14, Asbury Theological Seminary President Timothy Tennent publicly commented for the first time on what some are calling “The Asbury Revival.” Although the extended chapel services ...

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Sponsors of He Gets Us commercials respond to critics

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The sponsors of the Christian He Gets Us commercials that aired during Sunday’s Super Bowl are responding to criticism from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and other liberals. The controversial Congresswoman, known for ...

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AOC says He Gets Us commercials “make fascism look benign”

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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) (AOC) was not a fan of the Christian commercials that aired during Sunday night’s Super Bowl, going on to say that Jesus wouldn’t like them either. “Something tells ...

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Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins honored as a positive role model

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Although Kirk Cousins, the quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings, is not playing in Sunday’s Super Bowl, he is a champion off the field. He will receive the 2023 Bart Starr Award at ...

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Super Bowl will feature several high-profile Christians for Chiefs, Eagles

Regardless of the outcome of the game, several Christian players ultimately will be winners in Sunday’s Super Bowl game. Here are the high-profile Christians to look for.             Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs. The ...

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TV adventure star Bear Grylls challenges church to be authentic

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Bear Grylls, the host of several popular survival shows on television, is concerned about the direction of the church in the global west. “We neglect our spirituality at our own peril,” he ...

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Study confirms stereotypes, bias against against Christians working in science

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Secular individuals regularly stereotype and hold a bias against Christians working in scientific fields because they believe religion and science are in conflict, according to research by the University of Ohio. The ...

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The Chosen meets Hamilton: ‘His Story the Musical’ seeks auditions

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In what’s being called “The Chosen meets Hamilton,” the new production His Story: The Musical is getting a lot of attention while opening up auditions. His Story: The Musical utilizes contemporary pop music ...

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In Congo, the Pope rallies a generation of youth

Pope Francis urged the young people of Congo to work for a peaceful and honest future this week, getting a raucous response from a generation that has been particularly hard-hit by the ...

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Gracie Hunt, daughter of Chiefs chairman, posts prayer on social media after championship game

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After the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals to win the AFC championship on Sunday night, quarterback Patrick Mahomes thanked God for enabling him to play despite an ankle injury. Then ...

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Christian population growing in Israel, report finds

The Christian population in Israel is growing slightly, according to a report issued at the end of 2022. The report, released by the Central Bureau of Statistics. found that Israel’s Christian community grew by ...

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“He healed my body,” Mahomes thanks God after Chiefs championship

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Kansas City Chiefs fans spent last week praying for quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ sprained ankle. After leading the team to a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night, Mahomes thanked God ...

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Faith and mental health: A study of Gen Z

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You’ve seen the headlines: Members of Generation Z are “shying away from religion” and “losing their religion.” One prominent religious demographer wrote that with Gen Z, “we have a picture of a ...

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Christian author donating Bibles to persecuted church for each book sold

If your New Year resolution includes reading more books, you can purchase one and help believers around the world in the process. A Christian author is putting his own books and digital ...

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Here’s the ad Hobby Lobby is running on the real meaning of Christmas

Hobby Lobby is again promoting the real reason for Christmas. The craft retailer is running full-page newspaper ads nationwide this Christmas season declaring the true meaning of the holiday with a Bible-centric message: “O’ ...

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Soccer-player-turned pastor using digital media to reach thousands for Christ during World Cup

A former professional soccer player is using the internet to reach thousands of people with the gospel during the World Cup. Jesse Bradley also is a pastor at Grace Community Church in ...

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Ministries unite to advance Great Commission over 10 years

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More than two dozen leaders of significant global ministry networks convened in early December in New York City to combine their experience and insights toward the goal of Great Commission fulfillment within ...

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Nation needs to turn to God for healing says Congressman-elect Mark Alford

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Newly elected Mark Alford is transitioning from sitting behind a news desk in Kansas City to representing Missouri’s 4th District in Congress. He believes God has been preparing him for this moment. ...

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For first time since the Dark Ages, Christians are a minority in England

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Christians are now a minority in England and Wales. The startling revelation comes from the most recent census figures and marks the first time since the 7th century in the midst of ...

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More now identify as nondenominational than Southern Baptist

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More Christians now attend nondenominational churches than Southern Baptist congregations, the 2020 U.S. Religion Census found. The newly released study shows that over the past decade, the number of adherents in Southern ...

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A ‘postdenominational’ era? The rise of nondenominational churches

Pastor Dan Haugh welcomed 21 new members to his congregation Sunday morning. Six months ago, he welcomed 19 others to Stowe Community Church in Stowe, Vermont. While other houses of worship in Northern Vermont ...

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Christians remember persecuted believers around the world

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Lost in the attention on the elections, a day to pray for persecuted believers around the world took place last Sunday. The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church was observed ...

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“Jesus” film reaches milestone with translation into Zo, it’s 2,000th language

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“Jesus,” the most translated film of all time, is now available in its 2,000th language. It has been translated into Zo, a language spoken by approximately 65,000 people globally, including refugee and ...

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