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A decades-old mystery buried beneath the waters of the River Wear is finally coming into focus, revealing a surprising and sobering story about faith, legacy, and loss. Archaeologist Gary Bankhead has uncovered a rare collection of Christian artifacts—deliberately dumped into the river—and now believes he knows why they ended up there. The discovery is nothing…

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Event organizers are celebrating a big turnout for a worship event at Oklahoma State University (OSU) in Stillwater. The event was put on by the UniteUS ministry, founded by Tonya Prewitt, who also spoke at the event, alongside Jeanine Ward, Jonathan Pokluda, and Jennie Allen at the Gallagher-Iba Arena. 5,500 students were in attendance, with…

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Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient religious complex in Egypt which appears to give insight into pagan practices in the region. The discovery was made in the ancient city of Pelusium, now the city of Tell el-Farama in North Sinai. The complex includes a round basin or poll that is about 115 feet in diameter. The pool…

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The mysterious Shroud of Turin has left researchers stumped with yet another mystery. The Shroud is revered by Catholics worldwide, with true believers claiming the supposed burial cloth of Christ bears his image. Skeptics, however, have pointed out conflicting evidence, with a 1998 radiocarbon dating the cloth to between 1260 and 1390 A.D., long after…

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Does end-times theology drive evangelicals’ support for Israel? New research seems to cast doubt on this oft-spouted assumption. Dr. Mitch Glaser, president of Chosen People Ministries, an organization seeking to serve and evangelize the Jewish people, recently reflected on new data that surprised him on this subject. “What surprised me is that nothing has changed…

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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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