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Rick Warren, the renowned pastor and bestselling author of The Purpose Driven Life, has ignited a firestorm among Christians with his recent claim that Jesus Christ would be a political centrist today. His statement, shared on social media, was met with widespread criticism from Christian leaders and theologians who saw it as a misinterpretation of…

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Peter Thiel is not a stranger to making headlines. The widely successful venture capitalist co-founded Palantir Technologies, Founders Fund, and PayPal. Yet, the headlines he is making now is that he is a devout and proselytizing Christian throughout Silicon Valley. Thiel, 57, is the subject of an introspective article in The New York Times this…

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A California pastor is stepping out in faith to organize what could be the largest synchronized baptism event in history, uniting believers across the country in a powerful display of devotion. Mark Francey, pastor of Oceans Church in San Juan Capistrano, is spearheading Baptize America, a one-day event on June 8 that he hopes will…

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In an age when interest in witchcraft and astrology is surging, many Christians are asking: What does the Bible really say about sorcery? Pastor and theologian John Piper recently tackled this question on his “Ask Pastor John” podcast, offering a biblical perspective on magic and witchcraft and how God’s view on these practices has changed…

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At a time when church attendance and religious affiliation are reportedly on the decline, new research from Barna Group suggests that the next generation may be more spiritually engaged than many assume. According to Barna’s Gen Z Vol. 3 study, over half of American teenagers (52%) say they are “very motivated” to learn more about…

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His name was Pharoah Ramesses II, affectionately known as Rameses the Great. He ruled Egypt from approximately 1279 – 1213 BCE, an astounding 66 years. If his name sounds familiar, it should. This historical site being restored should appeal to the Body of Christ. Although his name is not mentioned directly with the leader of…

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  For the first time in nearly eight centuries, the face of one of Christianity’s most influential thinkers has been revealed. St. Thomas Aquinas, the great theologian and philosopher whose teachings continue to shape Catholic doctrine and Christian theology, has been brought to life through a groundbreaking scientific reconstruction. Alongside this remarkable revelation, a new…

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The head of The Episcopal Church, Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, has drawn national attention after declaring that immigrants, refugees, and transgender individuals are “at the center of the Gospel story.” His remarks, made during a sermon at Washington National Cathedral on Sunday, have sparked both praise and criticism among Christians across the country. Rowe’s sermon…

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A Polish billionaire is set to build one of the tallest religious statues in the world—a massive 180-foot monument to the Virgin Mary towering over Christ the Redeemer in Brazil. Roman Karkosik, one of Poland’s wealthiest individuals, has announced plans to erect the giant statue near the town of Kikół, where he and his wife…

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Marisol Arroyo-Castro, a teacher for the Consolidated School District of New Britain (CSDNB) in Connecticut for 32 years, was suspended recently for refusing to remove a crucifix from her desk and classroom. The cross had been on the wall near her classroom desk for the past decade. Last week, Arroyo-Castro was asked to go to…

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