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A former leader of the global Anglican Communion is sounding the alarm over what he sees as a troubling spiritual undertone in American political discourse—warning that some rhetoric, even when wrapped in religious language, may be “completely antithetical to the Gospel.” Rowan Williams, who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 2002 to 2012, made the…

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A recent student referendum at Ohio University is drawing national attention after an overwhelming 86% of participating students voted in favor of a measure calling for the school to divest from Israel-related investments—despite state law prohibiting such action. The referendum followed a unanimous vote by the university’s Student Senate in support of Senate Bill 2526-11,…

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Tensions between Israel and Christian communities have been reignited after a troubling incident involving an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldier damaging a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon. An image that quickly spread online appeared to show a soldier smashing the statue in the village of Debel, prompting widespread outrage among Catholics, Orthodox Christians,…

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A closely watched congressional race in Iowa is drawing national attention as past writings from Democratic candidate Sarah Trone Garriott ignite debate over faith, religious tolerance, and the role of Christianity in public life. Garriott, a Lutheran minister running for a battleground seat currently held by Republican Rep. Zach Nunn, is facing renewed criticism over…

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