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‘This is not stealing’: Kentucky church defends members for not returning ‘sexually perverse books’ to library

BY  :  Ian M. Giatti, Christian Post Reporter   The leadership of a Baptist church in Kentucky says they support members of their congregation who choose to “not return” certain library books that contain LGBT-related themes, but denies the movement is a “church directive.” Reformation […]

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Street preacher accused of making offensive comments towards Jews is acquitted

BY  :   Staff Writer  Christian Today   A 75-year-old Christian street preacher has been acquitted after he was prosecuted for allegedly making offensive remarks about the Jewish community. Allegations were made against Michael Jones, 75, while he was street preaching in Beverley, east Yorkshire, on […]

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Afghan Christians in danger from the Taliban helped to flee from the Taliban helped to flee

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BY :  Anthony Baxter   Christian Today Christians in Afghanistan are fleeing for their lives under cover of darkness as the Taliban continues its intense persecution of religious minorities. Release International partners helped one Christian family fearful for their lives escape from the country in the […]

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Most Americans Hold to at Least One New Age Belief: YouGov Poll

BY  :  Milton Quintanilla | Contributor for ChristianHeadlines.com An overwhelming number of Americans hold to at least one type of new-age belief, including karma, astrology, and reincarnation. According to a YouGov poll released last week, Americans were asked whether they believed in “new-age spiritualism,” which was broken […]

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The US House passed another resolution on Iran. Here’s why it’s the right thing to do.

BY  : James Samimi Farr Religion News Service We often overlook the social cost of persecution and the power of international pressure. Thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets to protest the death of Mahsa Amini. (RNS) — Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed House […]

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Megachurch pastor Matt Chandler returns from 3-month absence over inappropriate messages

BY  :  Anugrah Kumar   Christian Today (CP) Texas megachurch Pastor Matt Chandler was to return to the pulpit on Sunday, about three months after taking a leave of absence from his role as teaching pastor due to inappropriate social media messages with a woman who […]

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Dolly Parton Proclaims the Gospel in NBC Christmas Special: ‘Jesus Christ Is Born!’

BY  :  Michael Foust | ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor A new NBC Christmas special Thursday night featuring Dolly Parton was celebrated as being quirky and funny but also Christ-centric. Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas (TV-PG) debuted on NBC, telling a fictional story of Parton and her friends preparing to put on […]

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Many countries used force to impose Covid worship restrictions – study

BY  :  Jennifer Lee  Christian Today The change in emphasis may be due to the disruption of in-person meetings during lockdowns. New research has found that many countries resorted to some form of force to make religious groups comply with Covid-19 worship restrictions. The study […]

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Prestonwood Responds to Criticism of Christmas Program: ‘Jesus Deserves Our Absolute Best’

BY  :  Michael Foust | ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor A Dallas, Texas, megachurch is responding to social media criticism of its popular Christmas multimedia event by saying, “Jesus deserves our absolute best.” Criticism of Prestonwood Baptist Church’s “The Gift of Christmas” program led to stories in The Dallas Morning […]

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SBC President Bart Barber says predecessor Johnny Hunt is unfit to return to ministry

BY  : Bob Smietana Religion News Service ‘They don’t care,’ said abuse survivor and longtime advocate Tiffany Thigpen after hearing that a group of pastors announced that a former SBC president accused of sexual assault was restored to ministry. Johnny Hunt’s return reveals the challenges […]

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After the 2021 census, the Church needs a more positive and dynamic strategy

BY :  J John  Christian Today The census figures on religious belief in Britain came as no surprise to those of us on the frontline of evangelism here. The general picture they reveal confirms what we have long known: Christianity is no longer the default […]

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