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As the nation gears up for another intense political showdown, prayer has become central to the preparation for the upcoming presidential debate. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, who will soon face off in a highly anticipated debate, have garnered the support of Evangelical Christians on both sides, with many urging prayer…

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In 2018, Charlie Kirk, a right-wing provocateur who founded the conservative activist group Turning Point USA, strongly criticized the evangelical political movement he now helps lead. Known then for primarily his work mobilizing college-age Republicans, Kirk described Jesus as tolerant and welcoming and denounced Christians’ “sanctimonious approach” to homosexuality and other issues. He argued politics…

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With many people around the world closely watching the fiercely contested rematch between U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, a new Pew Research Center survey found that Biden is viewed more positively than his rival internationally. Across the 34 nations polled, a median of 43 percent have confidence in Biden to do…

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The voting may be over, but the issues and partisan resentments that divided Americans for the past four years will likely survive the election and ensuing court battles that could determine who is the next president. This leaves a battle-weary nation with a dilemma: How do we heal? On one hand, the divisions so evident…

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