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Ripped right out of an Indiana Jones film, some resurfaced declassified documents have the internet abuzz about the CIA’s apparent quest for the Ark of the Covenant. First described in the book of Exodus, the Ark of the Covenant was an intricately designed box that held the two tablets of the Ten Commandments and other…

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Increasing access of satanism in schools may be linked to actions of the Trump administration, according to some critics. The Satanic Temple (ST) has been offering programs in schools to teach students the tenets of satanism through new religious release programs. The program is named the Hellions Academy of Independent Learning or HAIL for short.…

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Students at Western Kentucky University woke up to a biblical reminder chalked on their school’s sidewalks. Seventy Christian students from multiple Christian ministries on campus coordinated chalking the entire Gospel of John across campus from Monday night into Tuesday morning. The project was initiated by Baptist Campus Ministry (BCM), Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru), and…

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A primary school in the United Kingdom is under fire after canceling its traditional Easter Bonnet Parade and Easter Service. The school, Norwood Primary School in Eastleigh, Hampshire, claims the move was made to “respect diversity” and promote inclusivity. The decision has ignited a backlash from parents and community members who see the change as…

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Two astronauts are finally back on Earth after an unexpected nine month stint at the International Space Station (ISS). Sunita ‘Suni’ Williams, 59, and Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore, 62, were supposed to spend only eight days at the ISS when technical issues with their return capsule left them stranded for 286 days. During a press conference…

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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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