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Over half of Americans watch pornography, but in many churches, it’s still taboo to discuss in polite conversation. According to an analysis published by The Journal of Sex Research, it’s estimated some 91.5 percent of men and 60.2 percent of women consume pornography at varying degrees of regularity, and countless studies have shown how damaging…

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According to a new survey, twice as many Americans say they believe in the power of prayer and heaven as they believe in astrology and reincarnation. The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll found that 72 percent of U.S. adults believe in the power of prayer, while 69 percent believe in heaven. That’s twice as many…

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A former medium who abandoned the occult and found Jesus is speaking out, issuing a warning after actress Raven-Symoné recently discussed having “psychic” moments. Jenn Nizza, a former fortune teller who hosts the podcast “Ex-Psychic Saved,” said Symoné’s recent comments about having “visions,” “energy fields,” and experiencing “spirit guides” are concerning. Symoné allegedly said on…

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The planned relaunch of religiously themed Barbie dolls in Argentina called “Jesus Ken” and “Barbie Virgin Mary” has sparked global outrage, especially among Buenos Aires Catholic groups, the birthplace of Pope Francis. This relaunch comes after the international success of the “Barbie” movie, starring Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie. It prompted the creators, local artists…

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A site that has revealed multiple ancient mosaics featuring biblical stories is unveiling yet another biblical scene. Jodi Magness, professor of early Judaism at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, began excavating an ancient synagogue in the Jewish village of Huqoq in 2011. The village of Huqoq is located in lower Galilee, and the…

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The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) recently revealed the discovery of a rare 2,000-year-old silver half-shekel minted by Jewish rebels during Roman rule. The coin dates to around 66/67 AD, during the time that the Second Temple was destroyed by the Romans in Jerusalem. The event was foretold by Jesus in Mark 13:1-2. The coin was discovered…

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A legal battle over religious freedom is happening in a small town outside of San Francisco, California, as a small group of Christians fight to re-install a 28-foot cross removed from a plot of land in June. A bench trial started in a U.S. district court to determine whether the city of Albany Hill could…

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A Church of England faith leader is receiving backlash for tattoos on her arms after she was chosen as the next cantor and head of worship at a prominent cathedral. Rev. Wendy Dalrymple is a priest and soon-to-be precentor and residentiary canon designate at Canterbury Cathedral in England. After the cathedral tweeted the announcement with…

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New research indicates pastors feel more isolated and lonelier than in recent years. According to the Barna Group, a group of pastors reported they were feeling more left out of their church community, even while supporting that same group of people. In 2022, 65 percent of pastors reported feeling isolated or lonely, and that number…

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Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson recently shared that he’s reading through the Bible, and it’s opened his eyes about God’s sovereignty, man’s sinfulness, and humanity’s role in the world. The former Fox News commentator made the remarks at the 2023 Family Leadership Summit, a gathering of conservative leaders in Des Moines, Iowa. Carlson said he started reading…

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