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In a development that has caught the attention of many within the Christian community, Pastor Gilbert Andre Thompson, Jr., widely known as “Pastor Andy,” who leads the 15,000-member World Overcomers Christian Church in Durham, North Carolina, is set to pay his ex-wife, Dequilla LaShawn Thompson, $12,000 per month in alimony following their divorce. The couple’s…

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In recent years, a troubling trend has emerged within some segments of the evangelical community, as self-proclaimed “prophets” have increasingly tied their religious beliefs to political figures, most notably former President Donald Trump. This phenomenon, which has gained significant traction, raises deep concerns among mainstream evangelical leaders who warn that aligning religious faith with specific…

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Christian Joshua Sutcliffe, a former mathematics teacher who taught at The Cherwell School in Oxford, has lost his appeal to have a teaching ban removed against him after he “misgendered” a trans-identifying student. Sutcliffe’s trouble began in 2017 after he refused to refer to a female student who identified as a boy by male pronouns.…

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A Texas middle school has sparked controversy after it made a change to their dress code policy ahead of the new school year. Students who attend  H.E. Charles Middle School, which is part of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD), will not be allowed to wear all-black clothing starting this school year. According to…

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