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In-N-Out is one of the most popular burger brands in the United States, ranking number one in a 2022 poll. Primarily a staple of California and Southwestern states, the chain has gained a reputation not only for its much-loved food, but also for its outspoken Christian image. John 3:16 is printed on company’s soda cups…

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The city of Concord, New Hampshire’s Nativity scene was joined by a neighbor this year- a demonic “Baphomet” statue erected by The Satanic Temple (TST). The display is part of TST’s efforts to include such symbols in public across the country. According to a post from the city’s official page, the TST’s mission is to…

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As the Christmas season continues in full swing, pastors and congregations prepare for the influx of church visitors who will make their way to Christmas services this year. Pastors identified Christmas as the second-highest attendance day for church services, according to a study by Lifeway Research, with Easter being in first place and Mothers’ Day…

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A 237-year-old African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church has made headlines after it elected its first woman to serve in leadership. Mother Bethel AME Church in Philadelphia announced it had elected Rev. Carolyn C. Caveness to replace its former pastor, Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler. Tyler had served as head pastor for 16 years. Caveness had been…

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The Episcopal Church is reporting growing numbers in worship despite the denomination losing 40,000 members last year. As of 2023, the denomination boasts 1.547 million people and accounted for 6,754 congregations. This number is down from 2022, which reported 1.584 million members and 6,789 congregations. However, the 2023 Parochial Report stated that the number of…
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