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According to a new nationwide survey, Rabbis report a spiritual revival in America as Jewish people continue to embrace their faith, heritage and traditions following the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Nearly 99 percent of the 211 rabbis that responded to the survey stated that “they have seen an increase in the personal practice of…

A former student at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has received a settlement of $150,000 after alleging her former high school, Bogan Public High School, forced her into what she called “demonic” religious practices through their Transcendental Meditation program, which was facilitated through the schools as a Quiet Time program through the David Lynch Foundation. Christian…

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An 18-year-old first-year student at a Christian college in Nashville was fatally struck by a stray bullet shot from a gun wielded by a recently released criminal. Jillian Ludwig was rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center after she was discovered lying on the ground at Edgehill Community Memorial Gardens Park around 3:30 p.m. According to…

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A recent poll released by Suffolk University/ USA Today reveals that more than half of Americans credit God with the current state of humanity in some way. The study was conducted amongst 1,000 registered voters from all 50 states and the District of Columbia and asked, “What comes closest to your belief about humans and evolution?”…

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There are numerous Bible verses describing space and the heavens. God took His time while creating space as we know it, so it’s natural to see His hand in everything. On the fourth day of creation, God created the sun, moon, and stars, showcasing His dominion and power, but did NASA just discover the hand…

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An Arizona teacher is on paid administrative leave after a Christian student reported being offended by the teacher’s decision to dress as the devil during the school’s Halloween spirit week. Christian student Nathaniel Hamlet, a sophomore at Mesa High School, noted one of his teachers allegedly dressed with devil horns and pitchfork and telling students…

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The election of Republican Mike Johnson from Louisiana as Speaker of the House after the unprecedented ousting of former speaker Kevin McCarthy has ignited a firestorm of criticism, with many aiming the charge of religious fundamentalism against the new speaker. Jen Psaki, who previously served as President Biden’s Press Secretary and now hosts a segment…

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An Oregon parents group is speaking out after Oregon schools opted to prolong a delay on required mastery in reading, writing, and math. The Oregon State Board unanimously voted to continue a pause on requiring 11th-grade students to show proficiency by taking standardized tests prior to entering 12th grade. Previously, students who failed in certain…

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The president of Grand Canyon University (GCU), the nation’s largest Christian university, recently told Fox News Digital in an interview that he thinks the university is being unfairly targeted by the Department of Education (ED) and other federal agencies. GCU President Brian Mueller was asked if he believes the federal government’s investigations are religiously motivated,…

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Gen Zers want to live in quiet, simpler locations in mountain regions or the Midwest. Emilia Mann, a senior analyst at StorageCafe, said Gen Z didn’t have the same location preferences as older generations. Mann told Business Insider via email, “Gen Zers are increasingly drawn to simpler living in their housing choices. Unlike millennials, who…

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