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Actor Siaka Massaquoi says his Christian faith sustained him during his years-long battle with the U.S. Department of Justice over his presence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Massaquoi, who’s also the first vice chair of the Los Angeles County Republican Party, was arrested by FBI agents at Hollywood Burbank Airport on Nov.…

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Popular pastors being brought down by misconduct allegations, either rumored or verified, is not a new thing. Ravi Zacharias’s once prolific ministry was brought down by posthumous confirmation that he had indeed sexually abused numerous women through private massages he received. “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” tells the shocking story of pastor Mark…

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Authorities have arrested a Muslim family in Nashville, TN, for assaulting a juvenile boy. The boy’s father, mother, and brother were arrested after allegedly beating the boy for converting to Christianity. According to local news, police were sent to the Amber Hills area in Nashville after the juvenile’s employer became concerned and requested a welfare…

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The Vatican recently released guidelines this month to clarify the Church’s position on single mothers taking Communion. In a letter dated December 13 and addressed to Bishop Ramón Alfredo de la Cruz Baldera of the Dominican Republic, it noted the Bishops concern over single mothers who choose not to take Communion “out of fear of…

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The Vatican has issued a declaration that permits churches to bless same-sex couples and those in “irregular situations” without “producing confusion with the blessing proper to the Sacrament of Marriage.” According to the declaration, non-liturgical blessings can be given to same-sex couples and couples civilly remarried without an annulment. “In such cases, a blessing may be…

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A Tennessee school is facing criticism after it revealed plans to permit an “After School Satan Club” to use its building starting January 10th. The club is run by The Satanic Temple (TST), which promotes the club as a program that “focuses on science, critical thinking, creative arts, and good works for the community.” The club…

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A newly proposed New York bill could cause some serious issues for some Chick-fil-A’s throughout the state. The bill, number A08336, proposes that all “food services at transportation facilities and rest areas owned and operated by certain public authorities remain open seven days a week.” The bill notes that Applegreen, an Irish convenience store chain,…

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A Texas megachurch’s opulent Christmas program is facing some criticism after a TikTok of its annual Christmas program went viral. TikToker lawsonmaee posted a video of the service, with the caption “When you’re new to Texas and didn’t realize just how hard Texas megachurches go at Christmastime.” Prestonwood Baptist Church of Plano has hosted its…

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A week after celebrating their new life together as husband and wife, a Florida pastor and his new bride were fatally shot outside their home by the woman’s ex-husband. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the murder of the couple, identified by family members as Marcelline and Kerlande Racine, happened in West Palm…

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A petition against Target by the conservative group One Million Moms is making its way through the internet, demanding the company cease its “demeaning” of Christmas by selling gay Santa and pride nutcracker themed merchandise. “Target Corporation has new LGBTQ Christmas products that are not only offensive but completely unnecessary,” the petition began. It later…
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