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Harley-Davidson may be facing a reckoning as conservatives call for a boycott after details of the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies came to light. Robby Starbuck, a popular conservative influencer and film maker, brought attention to the company’s policies. “It’s time to expose Harley Davidson,” wrote Starbuck. He highlighted a number of the…

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In the heart of Castle Rock, Colorado, a story unfolds that intertwines compassion, faith, and legal battles. Nestled on the outskirts of this town, The Rock Church stands as a beacon of hope for those grappling with homelessness. Behind the church, two donated RVs have become temporary sanctuaries for individuals like Joe Ridenour, who found…

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First Liberty Institute has issued a report showing how each of the 50 states rank in the matters of religious freedom. It is the third annual “Religious Liberty in the States,” which outlines 39 legal provisions that states can adopt to offer religious protections. Those provisions are then organized into 16 safeguards that are averaged,…

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The embattled Gateway Church is facing further shake up after Robert Morris’s son, James, announced he would be resigning his position from the church. Robert Morris was ousted from the church after it came to light that he had sexually abused a girl for years during the 80s, beginning when she was just 12 years…

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Actress Jennifer Aniston has joined the fray in speaking out against Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick, JD Vance. Footage of Vance recently resurfaced of Vance speaking in 2021 and criticizing Democrats as anti-family. “We are effectively run in this country, via the Democrats, via our corporate oligarchs, by a bunch of childless cat ladies who are…

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It seems that religious controversies surrounding the Paris Olympics started even before the opening ceremony. Brazilian surfer Joao Chianca found out when his surfboard, decorated with an image of Jesus, was deemed a religious symbol. According to the athlete, he had to remove it to avoid being disqualified from the competition. The story of the…

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A New York pilot tragically passed away in a plane crash just moments after skydivers jumped from the aircraft. Melanie Georger, 26, was the only person onboard the plane when it crashed near Niagara Falls on July 20th. The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the news, reporting that news of the crash came in around…

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The French Bible Society recently created a special edition of the New Testament to be distributed at the Paris Olympics. The entity made preparations to hand out 140,000 copies of the New Testament in French and another 60,000 in English. The organization hopes that the free copies of the New Testament will leave “a lasting…

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The First Baptist Dallas congregation gathered in the convention center to mourn the recent loss of their historic sanctuary, even though several members expressed hope that God would use the tragedy for good. A four-alarm fire consumed the historic old sanctuary of First Baptist Dallas, destroying the structural integrity of the oldest part of the…

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Chick-fil-A fans might be in for some disappointment as the beloved restaurant chain has fallen out of the top spot on USA Today’s favorite fast-food restaurant chains. This year, Chick-fil-A was dethroned by not just one — but two — competitors. Mexican chain Del Taco took the top spot, with USA Today readers choosing chicken-themed hot…

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