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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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