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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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A controversial Christmas performance at York St John’s University has sparked backlash among Christian students and alumni, who argue that the production crosses the line from artistic expression into outright mockery of their faith. The play, titled A Gay in a Manger, reimagines the Nativity story through a satirical, LGBTQ-themed lens. In the performance, Jesus…

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After more than 40 years of absence, a Ten Commandments monument has officially returned to the grounds of the Kentucky state Capitol, a move supporters say restores a meaningful piece of both the Commonwealth’s history and America’s moral foundation. The granite monument was permanently reinstalled this week following the passage of House Joint Resolution 15,…

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Festive gatherings with loved ones and friends are a hallmark of the holiday season, but research worth remembering reveals all that cheer can come with serious risks depending on where Americans celebrate. Vermont, despite its picturesque winter landscapes, ranks as the most dangerous state to spend Christmas, according to data compiled by healthcare staffing platform…

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