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A solar eclipse, also called the “Ring of Fire,” is expected to be visible in the sky next week and won’t be seen again until 2039. According to NASA, a solar eclipse happens when the moon’s orbit is between the Earth and the sun. However, it doesn’t entirely block the sun like a lunar eclipse.…

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TIME Magazine recently released its “100 Next” list, and it includes several outspoken Christians like an astronaut, an NFL star, and the co-pastor of a prominent church. According to the publication, the TIME 100 Next list was created in 2019 and recognized the “rising leaders in health, climate, business, sports, the arts, and more.” Among…

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis emphasized the critical role faith in God plays in leadership as he detailed how he’ll advance the cause of religious liberty if he becomes the 47th president of the United States. DeSantis, a candidate for the Republican nomination for president in 2024, recently addressed the crowd at the Family Research Council’s…

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An Army veteran told Fox News Digital his unwavering faith in God is why he’s here today. JP Lane, a Purple Heart veteran, singer, author, and speaker based in San Antonio, Texas, endured the worst after he faced severe injuries while deployed in Afghanistan in 2010. He shared in an interview that he was blown…

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A Connecticut school board has supposedly removed prayers before board meetings after a complaint from an atheist organization and a “concerned community member.” CT Insider reported that the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), an atheist activist group, contacted the Enfield School District to complain about the prayers allegedly routinely unfolding before meetings. Enfield’s Board of…

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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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