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As tensions escalate in the Middle East between Israel and Iran, former pastor and current U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee is urging President Donald Trump to listen not to the chorus of political voices surrounding him—but to the voice of God. Following President Trump’s early departure from the G7 Summit in Canada, speculation swirled…

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My childhood encounter with a sexually abusive priest changed me, for the better. It’s driven me to self-reflection and efforts to stamp out a view of others that I believe is at the root of not just clerics’ sins, but also social practices many see as acceptable. The lessons of priestly sexual abuse should inform…

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Hillary Clinton’s attempt to dunk on President Trump’s military parade backfired into accusations of her own contempt for the US military. Clinton took to social media with images of the planned “No Kings” protests and the military parade celebrating the US army’s 250th birthday. “Compare and contrast scenes from yesterday in America,” wrote Clinton. “On…

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An 84-year-old man who spent eight years living as a woman before finally detransitioning to being a man again has penned a book about his experience and decision to embrace his masculinity. Walt Heyer is 84 today and detransitioned over 40 years ago after living for years as a woman by the name of “Laura…

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When federal agents dragged an unidentified Spanish-speaking man from a bench outside Downey Memorial Christian Church this week, stunned bystanders—including the church’s pastor—tried to intervene. What followed was a clash of conscience and power, as ICE officials, now operating without former protections for “sensitive locations,” faced off with faith leaders demanding answers, dignity, and restraint.…

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President Trump has been a strong voice of contempt against the anti-Christian rhetoric in the mainstream media. Some would say he’s been the strongest Christian advocate with his creation of the Religious Liberty Commission and the Faith-Based Office, seated within the Domestic Policy Council.  Yet, not all people of faith are in the president’s corner,…

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Jennifer Lyell, a prominent abuse survivor who helped shine a light on sexual abuse within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), has died at age 47. According to Rachael Denhollander, attorney and fellow advocate for survivors, Lyell suffered catastrophic strokes last week and passed away Saturday night after being found unresponsive in her home days earlier.…

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US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, is speaking out against attempts to erase the Jewish history of the nation of Israel. He noted how archaeology has confirmed a strong Jewish presence from the days of antiquity. “”First of all, archeology is a daily reminder of the connection between this land and the Jewish people going…

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President Trump sparked concerns amongst progressives after he issued an order rescinding a Biden order that required emergency rooms to perform abortions. The order dealt with the interpretation of EMTALA, which was passed in 1986. EMTALA mandated that all hospitals that participate in Medicare must provide medical services to all people in emergency situations. After…

An NFL free agent was escorted out during Mass after confronting a priest over allegations he had accessed pornography using the parish’s computer. Jake McQuaide, a long snapper who played for the Detroit Lions during the 2023 playoffs, was attending 4:00pm Mass on May 31st at Our Lady of the Visitation in Green Township, OH…

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