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A statue honoring Billy Graham at the US Capitol is set to be unveiled on May 16th, memorializing the evangelical juggernaut’s work in civil rights and counsel with 12 US presidents. The statue was first approved by a bill in 2015 by the North Carolina General Assembly, Graham’s home state. “There have been many great…

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Women’s rights activist and author Ayaan Hirsi Ali expressed regret for her previous critiques of Christianity at the inaugural Dissident Dialogues conference in New York. Ali, a former figurehead in the New Atheism movement, openly recanted her past assertions that all religions, including Christianity, were equally damaging. During a lively discussion with evolutionary biologist Richard…

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The pastor responsible for a historic mass baptism last year is now setting his sights on what could once again break records and lead hundreds or thousands of people to Christ. Pastor Mark Francey of Oceans Church in California shocked the nation last year when he hosted Baptize SoCal, an event that attracted thousands of…

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A movement of God that started at Auburn University last fall has now spread to four other campuses, with thousands of students being saved and countless individuals being plugged into a local church to continue their faith journey. The Unite US launched at  Auburn University’s Neville Arena last September. Some 5,000 students attended, and approximately…

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The atheist group, the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) has sent a letter to a Minnesota jail after allegedly receiving complaints from residents and taxpayers about the massive 2-story Ten Commandments display set outside the new jail. The display also contains quotes on faith from known politicians and Americans such as Ronald Reagan and Thomas…

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A scientific breakthrough has allowed archaeologists to confirm the biblical account of Jerusalem as a major city during the days of Solomon and David. Up until recently, most experts and skeptics believed that Jerusalem did not become a major city until much later, during the days of King Hezekiah. This was due to many experts…

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Pending Oklahoma legislation is testing the limits of religious freedom as The Satanic Temple (TST) vows to place its chaplains in public schools. Senate Bill 36 would allow public schools to hire religious chaplains to counsel students. Co-author of the bill, Representative Kevin West, stated the bill is not meant to push a specific religious…

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A recent Associated Press article reported on the growing number of conservative traditions in the Catholic church and what that means for liberal congregants. It highlighted a list of changes to Wisconsin-based St. Maria Goretti as a microcosm of the growing conservative majority within the Catholic church. “We want this ethereal experience that is different…

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Possession, exorcism, and sinister evil are mainstays in several Hollywood productions. However, these themes are also deeply rooted in Scripture, with the New Testament highlighting Jesus’ ministry of expelling the demonic from tormented individuals. These are themes at the heart of “The Exorcist Files,” a podcast created and hosted by Ryan Bethea. The show is…

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A virtual AI priest named “Father Justin” had his white collar removed just days after launch. Catholic advocacy group Catholic Answers recently released the desktop-accessible AI priest, but users have dubbed the app “creepy.” The Catholic chatbot has been offering sexist advice, outdated views on women, as well as absolutions in what one user called…

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