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55-year-old Yvonne St Cyr was sentenced to 30 months in prison along with 36 months of probation, as well as a $1,000 fine and $2,000 in restitution for her role in the January 6th Capitol attack in 2021. St Cyr had been previously convicted in March on six charges, including two felony counts on civil…

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A viral TikTok video has led to a debate amongst liberals and conservatives over the state of American marriage and family. 29-year-old TikToker Julia Mazur released a video earlier this month describing a Saturday while being single and childless. She stated that she had been out at a Beyonce concert the night before, having gotten home at…

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Atlanta pastor Myles Rutherford has called on churches to speak boldly against what he calls the godlessness of American culture. Rutherford, who pastors Worship with Wonders Church in Marietta, Georgia, outside Atlanta, recently spoke to Fox News on his new book, “Raise Your Voice,” and criticized churches for their silence on cultural issues. “The culture is…

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Actor Chris Pratt honored the lives of those killed during the Sept. 11 attacks, posting a powerful message to social media and participating in the Waves of Flags Ceremony at Pepperdine University. The “Jurassic World” star wrote on Instagram, “Let’s take a moment to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. It’s…

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The Wisconsin-based Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) has sent a letter to the 600 school districts of Ohio demanding that the districts reject the implementation of the Bible education nonprofit LifeWise Academy in Ohio public schools. “FFRF has recently received reports from concerned Ohioans regarding LifeWise Academy’s increasing presence in Ohio’s public school districts. Public school districts are…

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Social media erupted over the appearance of a fake Bible parable created by ChatGPT at the request of the user to affirm transgenderism. The fake passage was shared on Reddit by an apparently transgender user using the handle Psychological_Dog527, who had asked ChatGPT to generate a fake Bible verse. “I was feeling sad today, so…

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Christian apologist Alex McFarland recently spoke with CBN Faithwire about the seemingly crumbling culture around the United States. McFarland, co-author of 100 Bible Questions and Answers and The Assault on America, runs a ministry that focuses on educating Christians in Biblical truth. His ministry recently hosted the “Truth for a New Generation” Conference in April in Tennessee, with the purpose of…

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Mike and Kitty Burke are suing the state of Massachusetts, alleging that the state denied their foster care license application due to their biblical beliefs on LGBTQ+ issues. The couple are Catholic and have tried for years to have children on their own but have faced numerous fertility issues and heartbreak. They applied to be…

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Joe Wurzelbacher, known as “Joe the Plumber” after hitting the political scene when he questioned then-presidential candidate Barack Obama during the 2008 election cycle, died after a battle with pancreatic cancer at 49 years old. A post shared on a GiveSendGo page to benefit Wurzelbacher’s family read, “Joe passed away earlier this morning and entered…

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With back-to-school season in full swing, a recent USA Today health article made a startling suggestion for what to pack for teens and young adults: contraception. The list also suggested Fentanyl strips and Narcan, COVID-19 tests and getting a booster. It also recommended that parents ensure their children have access to mental health resources. The article…

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