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A forthcoming CNN documentary exploring what it calls the “rise of Christian nationalism” is drawing sharp criticism from Christian leaders and commentators who say the network is unfairly portraying believers as radicalized and politically dangerous—while also casting suspicion on classical Christian education. The hour-long special, led by CNN anchor and chief investigative correspondent Pamela Brown,…

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When Team USA finally captured its long-awaited gold medal in a dramatic 2-1 overtime victory over Canada, the celebration was about more than hockey. It was about memory, love, and a teammate who should have been there. Johnny Gaudreau’s No. 13 jersey — kept in the Americans’ dressing room throughout the tournament — was brought…

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As Mel Gibson moves forward with his long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ, reports that he is consulting with excommunicated Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò have stirred debate across both Catholic and Christian communities. The filmmaker’s upcoming epic, The Resurrection of the Christ, is currently filming in Italy, and Italian press sources say Viganò…

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More than five years after stepping down from Hillsong Church, Carl Lentz is looking for redemption. On November 4, 2020, members of Hillsong NYC were notified that Lentz had been removed from his position as lead pastor due to “leadership issues and breaches of trust, plus a recent revelation of moral failures.” On November 5,…

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