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“Passion of the Christ” star Jim Caviezel joined the “Prophets and Patriots” podcast promoting his new film “The Sound of Freedom,” where he and the host discussed the difficulties of releasing a film that focuses on human trafficking. Caviezel pointed toward current cultural issues, particularly the pushing of transgenderism, which he equated to “grooming my kids.”…

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The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) held its annual meeting on June 13th, with the most pressing matter on the agenda being the confirmed “disfellowship” of two churches for having female pastors and amending the SBC constitution to ensure that the office of pastor remained for men only. Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church was one of the…

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Tech experts have revealed plans for a floating city likened to a real-life Noah’s ark. According to Japanese designers, the ocean-based metropolis would provide a “self-sufficient habitat” for 40,000 people. The developers, N-Ark, even say the zone, named Dogen City, would be resilient to an apocalypse. The floating city measures 4km in circumference, and the…

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The founders of Angel Studios are thrilled to be a part of the upcoming release, “Sound of Freedom,” as they ask two million people to support the movie to help expose the evil of child trafficking and exploitation. “The Sound of Freedom,” scheduled for release on July 4, tells the story of one man’s trek…

The Washington, D.C.-based legal group, Napa Legal, has released its first annual Faith and Freedom Index to indicate to religious nonprofit organizations which states are the best places for their type of organization. The Index ranked all 50 states from best to worst in two categories: religious freedom and regulatory freedom. Alabama and Texas ranked as…

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A “prayerful procession” was held outside LA Dodgers stadium at the team’s 10th annual Pride Night in protest of the Dodgers honoring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a drag group that aims to use “humor and irreverent wit to expose the forces of bigotry, complacency and guilt that chain the human spirit.” The group’s invitation had…

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The Center for Bible Engagement has released a new study exploring the causes and effects of the increasing number of teens leaving behind their faith. The study involved 4,700 teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17 from 9 different countries. The study found that teens in the United States and the United Kingdom suffered more from destructive…

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Firefighters responded to a call at the First Congregational Church in Spencer, Massachusetts, after the church had been struck by lightning. Soon, the 160-year-old building burst into flame. “It was small at first, and then the whole thing was engulfed. It’s really sad,” said Samantha Holmes. John Mutlick, another bystander who witnessed the fire, called it a…

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Harrison Butker, kicker for Super Bowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs, made a statement with his choice of wardrobe at the team’s White House visit earlier this month. The team was celebrating their February Super Bowl win at the White House and posed for pictures with President Joe Biden. Butker can be seen in the background…

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In just two weeks, 27 children have gone missing in Cleveland, Ohio, sparking major concern from police chief John Majoy, saying this is something he has never seen in his 33-year career. Not only is he the Newburgh Heights police chief, Majoy also serves as the board president of Cleveland Missing, which is a nonprofit…

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