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President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about Heaven have ignited a wave of theological debate among Christians, pastors, and political commentators across the nation. During a live phone interview on Fox & Friends, Trump suggested that ending the Ukraine-Russia war could help secure his place in Heaven. “I want to try and get to Heaven if…

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For the first time in nearly half a century, Cracker Barrel is rolling out a new look. The beloved Southern-style restaurant chain announced on Tuesday that it has officially retired its long-standing logo, which featured a man resting against a barrel. The new design simplifies things down to just the company’s name while keeping the…

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Some conservative Christian leaders and influencers are warning their audiences about what they call “toxic empathy,” while others argue that empathy is a Christian virtue—or at least not a harmful one. The debate centers on how empathy is being framed, who is driving the critique, and how other Christians are responding. In 2024, Allie Beth…

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During his brief tenure as Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth has been open about his Christian faith. He has attended and hosted several prayer meetings for his department and spoken openly about how his faith guides him. That zeal, however, has left some uneasy about faith on public display and has left Hegseth open to…

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