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King Charles III and the incoming archbishop of Canterbury sparked fresh debate across the United Kingdom this Christmas after delivering messages that emphasized diversity, immigration, and interfaith unity—topics that continue to divide the nation both culturally and spiritually. In his Christmas address, King Charles reflected on a recent and historic visit to the Vatican, where…

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A controversial billboard declaring “Jesus is Palestinian” has ignited backlash in New York City’s Times Square, drawing sharp criticism from visitors who say the message is divisive, misleading, and disrespectful to the heart of the Christian faith. The digital ad, funded by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), appeared during one of the busiest times of…

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A Christmas Nativity scene in a small South Carolina town has become the center of a growing faith and free-expression debate after a local committee refused to comply with a mayor’s request to remove it from public property. The display sits in a market parking lot in Mullins, South Carolina, where the Mullins Beautification Committee…

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As Christians around the country prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, a handful of progressive congregations in Colorado and Washington are drawing attention—and criticism—for hosting drag-themed Christmas events alongside more traditional holiday services. In Fort Collins, Colorado, Foothills Unitarian Church held its third annual production, A Drag Christmas Spectacular, on December 19 and 20.…

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