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A lesbian bishop is turning heads with her call for a “Third Testament” to the Bible. Yvette Flunder is the lead pastor of the City of Refuge United Church of Christ in Oakland. The 70-year-old is married to a woman and has been lauded as a queer advocate. She is also the presiding prelate of…

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Pastor John Piper continued in his strong stance against artificial intelligence (AI) during a recent episode of “Ask Pastor John.” Piper was responding to a question from a listener regarding a friend who believes that emotions “aren’t all that important in the Christian life.” Piper responded by calling emotions, or spiritual affections as he referred…

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A newly announced LGBTQ+ festival near the Dead Sea is drawing sharp criticism from many Christians, who say the event’s location carries deep biblical significance and raises spiritual concerns. The Israeli Foreign Ministry promoted the upcoming four-day event, called “Pride Land,” as the “biggest LGBTQ+ festival ever in the Middle East.” Scheduled for early June,…

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A biblical mystery that has captivated believers for centuries may be one step closer to being solved, as a Christian archaeologist says new technology could help uncover the long-lost Ark of the Covenant. Professor Chris McKinny, an associate professor of biblical archaeology at Lipscomb University, believes the sacred artifact may be hidden beneath the ancient…

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A UK pastor is facing criminal charges and fines after he preached on John 3:16 near an abortion clinic. 77-year-old Pastor Clive Johnston delivered his sermon outside on a small patch of grass July 2024 near Causeway Hospital in Coleraine, Ireland. Around 12 people attended the service, with a wooden cross set up for worshippers. The…

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