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A North Carolina school has agreed to pay $95K to a student after it censored her tribute to slain Christian conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Last September Gabby Stout, a student at Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, felt inspired to write a patriotic message on her school’s “spirit rock” to honor Kirk. The rock is…

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As June Pride Month festivities continue, some churches are facing backlash for their refusal to join in. Fort Des Moines Church of Christ in Iowa decided to take a stand with a message on its sign declaring “Ditch Pride. Embrace Humility!” two days before the start of Pride Month. The sign, however, stirred up protesters, with…

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Vice President JD Vance is opening up about the deep personal lessons he learned from late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sharing how his friend’s faith, family life and tragic death reshaped the way he thinks about fatherhood and the Christian life. In an excerpt from his upcoming book Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith,…

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As the Obama Presidential Center prepares for its highly anticipated opening in Chicago later this month, Christian commentator and pastor Todd Friel is drawing attention for his sharp criticism of the center’s design, calling it “atheistic,” “anti-Christian,” and even “an intentional slight to God.” The $850 million presidential center honoring former President Barack Obama includes…

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