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Gen Z continues to be an enigma. Reports declare them as “more religious than previous generations” yet they fall into syncretism, a practice that takes multiple beliefs from various backgrounds and combines them. Gen Z is also filled with religious “nones,” with 33% reporting that they have no religious affiliation, yet the Barna group recently…

The White House
Moments before mediating a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, President Trump responded to a question as to whether or not he is Heaven-bound. “I don’t think there’s anything going to get me in Heaven. I think I’m maybe not Heaven-bound. I may be in Heaven right now as we fly in Air Force One.…

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The curator of Canterbury Cathedral in the United Kingdom says she has faced personal attacks from Christians after the unveiling of a controversial art exhibit inside the ancient church. Jacquiline Creswell, who has worked with cathedral art for over a decade, said the backlash over the temporary graffiti installation called Hear Us has been “hurtful.”…

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Leaders at Legacy Faith Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, are defending their founding pastor, Philip Thornton, after a recent sermon drew national attention for an unusual and controversial illustration. Thornton pointed an unloaded rifle at members of his congregation during a message titled “Clearing the Room,” which was streamed on YouTube on September 28. According to…

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Dallin H. Oaks was chosen by the Quorum of the Twelve to serve as the new President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The official announcement was made during a live broadcast from Salt Lake City, Utah. “I accept with humility the responsibility that God has placed upon me and commit my…

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