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The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony has ignited a storm of controversy among Christians, drawing significant backlash due to what many perceive as a deeply offensive portrayal of sacred religious themes. The opening spectacle featured several provocative elements, including a reenactment of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper with a modern twist that many found disrespectful…

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An unnamed man has gone viral after a video shows him rescuing a piece of an American flag that was burning during a pro-Palestine protest. The man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, told a local journalist, Richie McGinniss, who recorded the video that he is an attorney who works near Union Station in Washington…

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  When celebrated actor Dennis Quaid analyzes today’s complex political landscape, he sees a situation reminiscent of America’s troubles in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He told CBN News, “The times are very much like they were back in the late 70s, before [Ronald] Reagan came to office in 1980. [With] Iran, we had…

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Harmeet Dhillon, the conservative activist who closed the first night of the RNC with a Sikh prayer, is responding to criticism from conservative Christians about the prayer. “The Republican party is not a church,” she said. “I come from a family of Sikh immigrants and I’m honored to share with you, my fellow Republicans and…

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As the 2024 election cycle continues its twist and turns after President Joe Biden’s shocking Sunday announcement that he was suspending his re-election campaign, an Associated Press report highlights the key issues that Americans are looking at for the upcoming election. The data includes Google searches from December 21, 2023 and maps out what issues…

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Several Oklahoma districts are resisting the Oklahoma State Superintendent’s mandate that the Bible be taught in public schools. State Superintendent Ryan Walters issued a memo with the new directive, stating, “The Bible is one of the most historically significant books and a cornerstone of Western civilization, along with the Ten Commandments. They will be referenced…

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Now that he is the confirmed vice-presidential pick to run alongside Donald Trump, more and more voters want to know about JD Vance, the man whose rags to riches story captured the heart of America in the 2016 memoir Hillbilly Elegy, which was made into a 2020 movie. Like Joe Biden, who up until Sunday…

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Joy Behar, co-host of “The View” is receiving backlash after she made a comment about Donald Trump after his recent assassination attempt. Behar slammed the former president by describing him as “very narcissistic” after he claimed he survived his assassination attempt to “God being on his side.” Trump acknowledged his Christian faith in a speech…

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As Pres. Biden prepares to leave the White House in January, his departure marks the end of a remarkable political career. His journey from a young county council member to the presidency is a testament to his resilience, dedication, and enduring impact on American politics. His illustrious career in American politics spans over five decades,…

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As the 2024 election continues to heat up after President Biden and former President Trump’s first debate, a new research poll is showing that voters may not be so thrilled about either of them. The Pew Research Center conducted a poll from July 1-7 between 9,424 adults, 7,729 of which were registered voters. Forty-four percent…

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