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An excavation of a drainage channel by archaeologists in Jerusalem has led to the uncovering of 2,000-year-old relics dating from the days of Christ. The excavation was being overseen by the Israel Authorities Antiquity (IAA), with the channel running underneath the length of the City of David. The archaeologists uncovered a number of dishes and…

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The Turin Shroud has had decades of mystery surrounding it, with the faithful insisting the strange markings around it, that appear to be blood, and the eerie image of a man’s face indicating the Shroud may in fact be Jesus’s own burial shroud. Skeptics, however, have claimed the Shroud to be a fake, dating from…

A regular poll from Gallup has revealed that most Americans (71 percent) still believe that God played some role in creation, despite the number of those who believe God played no role increasing throughout the years. The poll has been conducted since the 1980s, with the last one taking place in 2019. The poll offered…

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A new study released by LifeWay Research reveals that Protestant churchgoers may know less about the Old Testament than they realize. The study surveyed 1,008 churchgoers last September on their knowledge of the Old Testament, revealing some startling gaps about what they exactly know about the first half of the Bible. A respondent was considered…

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Churchgoers at Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin, Tennessee had a surprise guest leading their worship service on Sunday. Grammy-winning artist Carrie Underwood joined her home church, which has several satellite locations, to lead worship, singing “Goodness of God” by Bethel Music. The music icon’s appearance on stage was a shock to many within the…

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A vibrant and spirited young boy’s life was tragically cut short following a car accident that occurred on the way home from a church trip to Dollywood Amusement Park. Aidan Linville, a 13-year-old from Sparta, Tennessee, passed away after succumbing to injuries sustained in the crash. His untimely death has left his family, friends, and…

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The American Worldview Inventory survey from George Barna at Arizona Christian University has revealed that religious faith in America continues to decline, with the number of evangelicals being lower than originally thought. The survey found that only 10 percent of respondents would be considered “evangelical,” or those who “recognize their sinful life, rely upon Jesus…

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America’s religious decline continues, and Gen Z women are the ones leading the trend. The Survey Center for American Life noted the decline amongst young women in April, marking a shift in previous generations when men were more likely to leave their faith than women. The Survey Center found, however, that 54 percent of adult…

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The largest ancient quarry ever discovered in Jerusalem has been revealed by archaeologists. The excavation site in Jerusalem’s Har Hotzvim industrial area spans 3,500-square meters and reveals just a small portion of the massive quarry. Archaeologists have dated the quarry around the Second Temple Era and believe many of the large slabs of stone were…

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What’s wrong with the mantra “love is love,” and why does it go against God’s design for relationships? Jason Jimenez, a pastor and Christian apologist, used scriptural insights to address concerns with the popular phrase during a recent episode of his “Challenging Conversations” podcast, noting that it suggests all forms of romance, sexual orientations and…

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