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The unprecedented removal of Jimmy Kimmel Live! from the airwaves for remarks on Charlie Kirk’s murder, has not only led to shock from many in entertainment and the government, but also strange bedfellows who are decrying the seemingly assault on free speech from the Trump administration. Many other conservatives on the other hand are celebrating…

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Thousands packed the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to honor Charlie Kirk — friends, allies, White House cabinet officials, and more than 85 members of Congress gathered shoulder to shoulder in a scene that many described as both somber and resolute. What began as a vigil quickly took on the tenor of…

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Earlier this month, New York Governor Kathy Hochul spoke at True Bethel Baptist Church in Buffalo. As she talked about putting money back in people’s pockets, she also said, “Don’t stop by the liquor store, okay? Buy something for the kids – buy them some food.”  Not surprisingly, some people pushed back against these comments.…

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According to a new report by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), freedom of the press has suffered its worst decline in 50 years in most countries worldwide. In the United States, the press remains under verbal attack from the left and right, with religious organizations and leaders expressing mixed feelings…

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Last week, Bountiful Financial and S&P Dow Jones announced a new index fund directed toward evangelical investors. The index, the S&P 500 Christian Values Screened Index, tracks the S&P 500 but excludes companies with connections to activities which are contrary to evangelical values. Some of the excluded industries include abortion, pornography, gambling, tobacco, and recreational…

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A recent Pew Research study examined Americans’ views on God’s involvement in elections. Not surprisingly, Christians took a slightly different view on the subject than Americans in general. For example, only 4% of Americans believe that God “chose” President Trump in 2024 because He approves of Trump’s policies. That view is not restricted to President…

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Turning Point USA has announced plans for a massive public memorial service to honor its late founder, Charlie Kirk, who was killed earlier this week while speaking at a college event in Utah. The memorial, expected to draw tens of thousands, will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Sept. 21.…

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The U.S. military’s deadly strike on a Venezuelan vessel—killing 11 men accused of cartel ties—has stirred not only geopolitical debate but a deeper spiritual reckoning: What does justice look like when truth is contested and lives are lost? On September 2, 2025, the U.S. military struck a vessel sailing from Venezuela to the U.S. The…

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On September 8, 2025, a video clip went viral of a student confronting Dr. Melissa McCoul, a former Texas A&M senior lecturer, during a children’s literature class. At the beginning of the video, Dr. McCoul begins reviewing the material from the last class. On the Board is an illustration of a gender unicorn, a graphic…

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Recently, the White House launched “America Prays,” a call for people to gather for an hour of prayer each week leading up to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The stated goal was for one million Americans to pray together—in groups of at least ten people—for one hour each week. The…
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