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While January 6th in the political realm marked the third anniversary of protestors storming the US Capitol, it also marked the Roman Catholic observance of the Epiphany or Three Kings Day. Three Kings Day celebrates the arrival of the three wise men, named Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar in the Catholic tradition, with their gifts for…

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A recently filed civil suit is making heavy claims against the Church of Scientology, alleging it to be a “criminal enterprise” worthy of having RICO charges leveled against it. RICO stands for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations and has been used to take down the Mafia. The suit, which has been filed against the Church…

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The Methodist Church of Great Britain has released an “Inclusive Language Guide” with a long list of potentially offensive terms Christians ought to reconsider using. “As Christians, we need to have the courage for conversations that can sometimes be difficult, to recognise that we sometimes exclude people, to listen with humility, to repent of any…

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Not all Christmas festivities this past Christmas were met with enthusiasm. One venue in Bakersfield, California, arranged to have a Christmas drag show in the area. “A Drag Queen Christmas,” hosted by Fox Theater in Bakersfield, touted itself as “the longest-running drag tour in America.” The show is recommended for those 18 and older due…

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