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Mt. Shasta Ski Park in McCloud, California, is facing criticism after it unveiled plans to build a 20-foot statue of the Virgin Mary on its site. The resort made the announcement on Facebook, saying that the project was “very important to our owner as this was a shared goal with her late husband and business…

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CS Lewis, most famous for his popular children’s series, The Chronicles of Narnia, made the rounds online this past week with his “A Christmas Sermon for Pagans” making an appearance in preparation for the Christmas season. Prior to being a beloved children’s author, Lewis was a renowned Christian thinker and apologist, with his radio talks…

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An Oklahoma church is bearing the fruits of obedience after it decided to do two weekends of its Christmas program instead of one. First Baptist Church of Lawton’s worship pastor, Xavier Abraham, approached Senior Pastor Mike Keahbone with the idea of adding another weekend. It was a request that seemed impossible. “[Abraham] approached us with…

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Norway’s Innlandet County Municipality has recently revealed the discovery of a very rare golden coin that features the face of Jesus Christ. According to a statement from the County, the coin, referred to as a “histamenon nomisma,” was found by a metal detectorist in the mountains in Vestre Slidre. Such gold coins were first minted…

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As Christmas soon approaches, one phrase that may be heard a lot is the “Immaculate Conception.” However, it’s a phrase that most people, particularly Protestants, don’t have a clear understanding of. In 2018, Chris Cuomo famously chastised Representative Matt Gaetz (R, FL) for his misuse of the term. During an interview with Cuomo, Gaetz called…

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