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A group of Christian counselors is suing a city ordinance in Lincoln, Nebraska, accusing the ordinance of violating their rights. Catholic Thomas Dierks, a licensed counselor for more than 27 years, and a second counselor named as “John Doe” claim and ordinance in the town prevents them from talking openly with young clients who come…

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Recently, the Pentagon announced that the Dec. 3 execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, would be livestreamed — the modern manifestation of a “public” execution. So the central question is simple: should Christians watch it? Some people will argue against watching because they…

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Former worship pastor and former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, Ashley Flynn, as his two young daughters delivered emotional messages urging their father to confess and repent. Flynn was convicted of killing 37-year-old Ashley in their Tipp City, Ohio, home on Feb.…

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A California women’s sports advocate says an audience was forced to leave a school board candidate forum after organizers objected to her “Save Girls’ Sports” T-shirt, which they allegedly described as an “anti-trans hateful message.” Shannon Kessler, a Republican candidate for California’s 30th Assembly District and founder of Save Girls’ Sports Central Coast, says the…

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A satanic prayer at an Iowa city council meeting sparked outrage after a local pastor interrupted proceedings to denounce the invocation as a “curse” on the community. The controversy unfolded Tuesday during an Ottumwa City Council meeting when former council member and resident Matt Dalbey opened the session with a prayer associated with the Satanic…

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A Michigan city is facing a federal lawsuit alleging officials favored Islam over Christianity and Judaism by displaying decorations celebrating Muslim holidays while not providing similar recognition for Christian and Jewish observances. The lawsuit, filed September 17 against the city of Dearborn and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud, alleges that the city’s religious displays violate the First…

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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says overturning Roe v. Wade required “courage” from the justices who joined the landmark 2022 decision, but he does not expect the court to take similar action against its ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. Alito reflected on two of the most consequential cases of his 20 years on the Supreme…

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Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde, who drew national attention after directly confronting President Donald Trump from the pulpit during an inaugural prayer service, has announced plans to step down in 2028. Budde, 66, said Saturday that she will conclude her tenure as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington in June 2028, ending a 17-year run…

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Jim Bakker, the televangelist who helped shape Christian television before his ministry was rocked by scandal and who later returned to broadcasting, has died at 86. Bakker’s wife, Lori Bakker, announced his death Monday in a statement posted to “The Jim Bakker Show” Facebook page. “It is with a broken heart that I share that…

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a new Office of Religious Affairs at the Pentagon, turning to scripture and saying America’s military must recognize faith and spiritual readiness. Speaking during his “State of the Force” address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Hegseth told military leaders that advanced weapons, new bases and stronger training programs are…
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