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According to a new report by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), freedom of the press has suffered its worst decline in 50 years in most countries worldwide. In the United States, the press remains under verbal attack from the left and right, with religious organizations and leaders expressing mixed feelings…

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Last week, Bountiful Financial and S&P Dow Jones announced a new index fund directed toward evangelical investors. The index, the S&P 500 Christian Values Screened Index, tracks the S&P 500 but excludes companies with connections to activities which are contrary to evangelical values. Some of the excluded industries include abortion, pornography, gambling, tobacco, and recreational…

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A recent Pew Research study examined Americans’ views on God’s involvement in elections. Not surprisingly, Christians took a slightly different view on the subject than Americans in general. For example, only 4% of Americans believe that God “chose” President Trump in 2024 because He approves of Trump’s policies. That view is not restricted to President…

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Turning Point USA has announced plans for a massive public memorial service to honor its late founder, Charlie Kirk, who was killed earlier this week while speaking at a college event in Utah. The memorial, expected to draw tens of thousands, will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Sept. 21.…

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