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  Reverend Johnnie Moore, president of the Congress of Christian Leaders, alongside the Daily Wire’s Jordan Peterson, has released a report warning that the phrase “Christ is King” is being co-opted by extremist groups with “exclusionary” purposes. “Traditionally considered a normal declaration of devotion, the phrase has been hijacked by Holocaust deniers and Islamists seeking…

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For many Catholics, observing Lent means giving up certain indulgences, including meat on Fridays. But did you know that alligator is an exception to this rule? Yes, the Church has ruled that this unusual protein is fair game for Lenten meals. The unique ruling traces back to a 2010 letter from Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond…

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Renowned pastor and bestselling author Rick Warren was the target of a cyberattack when his X account was briefly hacked by individuals promoting a cryptocurrency scam. The hackers attempted to leverage Warren’s platform to push a meme coin, even mocking his past theological shifts on women in church leadership. The fraudulent post, which appeared on…

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Disgraced former pastor, Carl Lentz, is speaking out about his life after stepping down from Hillsong East Coast and the regrets he’s had to face. Lentz joined the “Mighty Pursuit” podcast to speak about his life after stepping down from the church in 2020. Lentz had founded the church in 2010 and was known as…

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John MacArthur, 85, is finally home after spending seven weeks in the hospital. MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church in California has battled a steady stream of health issues this last year. He did not preach at Grace from July to November, with three heart surgeries in November. He underwent lung surgery as well. In…

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Students in Yale and Harvard are less likely to identify as Protestant compared to regional schools, according to a new study. Statistician and professor Ryaan Burge analyzed data from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). Burge compared the data between the elite schools of Harvard and Yale and the regional university of Southern…

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As the faithful participate in another Lenten season, a new study from Lifeway is showing that most Americans have no plans to participate. The survey involved 1,200 Americans interviewed between August 14 through the 30th. The results showed that 74% of Americans stated they do not observe Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter…

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A US tourist visiting Shiloh, which is in the northern part of the West Bank. Juan, a US tourist from California was visiting the Mateh Binyamin Regional Council area four years ago with his wife on a personal mission. “I was here four years ago with my wife,” he said. “We came to pray for…

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As Christians around the world prepare for the sacred season of Lent, many churches are finding new ways to bring the observance of Ash Wednesday to their communities. While the traditional practice of receiving ashes on the forehead typically takes place during a solemn worship service, some churches are making it more accessible by offering…

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With the passing of Pope Francis, the oldest pope in over a century, speculation is now turning to who will be elected next to lead the Catholic Church. Technically, any Roman Catholic man can be elected as the heir to St. Peter, though invariably one of the 253 cardinals from around the world will don…

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