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A federal judge has ruled that the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) must allow after-school Christian clubs the same access to school facilities as secular groups, handing a major victory to religious liberty advocates. The case centers on Child Evangelism Fellowship of Northern California (CEF), the sponsor of Good News Clubs — voluntary, parent-approved programs…

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President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about Heaven have ignited a wave of theological debate among Christians, pastors, and political commentators across the nation. During a live phone interview on Fox & Friends, Trump suggested that ending the Ukraine-Russia war could help secure his place in Heaven. “I want to try and get to Heaven if…

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For the first time in nearly half a century, Cracker Barrel is rolling out a new look. The beloved Southern-style restaurant chain announced on Tuesday that it has officially retired its long-standing logo, which featured a man resting against a barrel. The new design simplifies things down to just the company’s name while keeping the…

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Some conservative Christian leaders and influencers are warning their audiences about what they call “toxic empathy,” while others argue that empathy is a Christian virtue—or at least not a harmful one. The debate centers on how empathy is being framed, who is driving the critique, and how other Christians are responding. In 2024, Allie Beth…

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