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The state of Oklahoma remains under scrutiny as it prepares to enact State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ plan to include the Bible as part of public schools’ educational requirements. The state opened up a Request for Proposal (RFP) for companies to supply 55,000 Bibles to the state’s Department of Education on Monday. The RFP’s list of…

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Melania Trump received criticism from pro-life supporters after The Guardian shared an excerpt from her new memoir, supporting abortion without limitations. “Why should anyone other than the woman herself have the power to determine what she does with her own body?” wrote the former First Lady. “A woman’s fundamental right of individual liberty, to her…

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In a heartfelt message, Pastor Rick Warren reached out to his Christian community with an urgent request for prayer. On Sunday evening, a brushfire—later deemed to be intentionally set—spread toward Saddleback Church’s main campus in Lake Forest, California. Though the fire was swiftly contained, the situation stirred deep concern for Warren and his congregation. “Please…

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An elderly couple from South Carolina lost their lives when a tree fell on their bedroom during Hurricane Helene, according to their grandson. Jerry Savage, 78, and his wife Marcia, 74, were found embracing each other in a protective, loving hug. The couple was in bed at their home in Beech Island when the tree…

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Two homeschool moms are suing the Arizona Department of Education after a new rule was enforced with “burdensome” requirements to justify reimbursed education expenses. Velia Aguirre and Rosemary McAtee participate in the state of Arizona’s Education Empowerment Account (ESA), which allows homeschool families to receive 90 percent of state taxpayer dollars that are normally used…

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Former president Donald Trump made a trip to storm-ravaged Georgia earlier this week after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the southeastern part of the country. Delivering remarks in Valdosta, Georgia, Trump encouraged those affected by the hurricane’s aftermath to remain strong. “In our hearts … God is strongly with us and the American people are…

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Pro-life and Christian advocacy groups are bringing to light what they consider the dangers of Planned Parenthood’s sex education program, which is designed to be taught to children under and over 10. The pro-life group American Life League has shared the curriculum’s toolkit, which outlines for teachers the important information to give out to their…

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  A recent report by the Freedom Forum has revealed that almost half of Americans view former President Donald Trump as a potential threat to the First Amendment, raising concerns about the state of free speech in the country. The report, titled “Where America Stands,” is based on a survey conducted between July 29 and…

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Former President Donald Trump has reignited controversy with his latest remarks directed at religious communities, particularly Jews and Catholics, by issuing what many are calling a dangerous “loyalty test.” Trump, who has long relied on religious support, declared that he could best protect their freedoms while insinuating that any failure in his 2024 presidential campaign…

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A recent AP poll has revealed that while moral character has been a major focus of the 2024 election, most Americans would not describe either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as particularly “Christian,” even amongst those who support them. The AP-NORC poll was conducted from September 12-14, with 2,028 adults nationwide responding. Overall, when asked…
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