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Prosperity gospel preacher and televangelist Jesse Duplantis, who has an estimated net worth of around $20 million, called poverty a “curse” and says his wealth, which includes a 40,000 square foot mansion in Louisiana and a private jet, comes from being “blessed” by God. Duplantis said in an online “Boardroom Chat” session with his wife,…

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In what’s been nothing short of a fall from faith, rapper Kanye West, who once publicized an epic salvation story, has announced plans to start a pornography studio. Brittni De La Mora, a former porn star who has found freedom in Jesus, emphatically urged West in an episode of CBN’s “Faith vs. Culture.” She said,…

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An Arizona church is suing the City of San Luis and charging officials with allegedly stopping its charitable food distribution to families and people in need. Conservative legal firm First Liberty Institute and law firm Snell and Wilmer L.L.P. filed for the District of Arizona on behalf of Gethsemani Baptist Church. Jeremy Dys, senior counsel…

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The relationship between music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and televangelist T.D. Jakes has come under renewed public scrutiny after raids on two of Combs’ homes by federal agents and a recent lawsuit filed by Christian music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones alleging a slew of gun, drug, and sex crimes. Rumors that surfaced last December…

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