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A recent Pew Research Center study shows that over 20 percent of adults worldwide have left the religious tradition in which they were raised. For several years, studies have reflected broad changes in religious practice and belief in the United States. This study reveals that this trend is not limited to the United States. It…

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Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, publicly thanked a pastor who prayed for a “hedge of protection” over him, his family, and his team during a campaign town hall in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The moment, which was captured on video and shared widely on social media, drew the attention of Christians across the…

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When a babysitter in Kansas checked under a bed to reassure a scared child that there weren’t any monsters hiding under there, she came face to face with a home intruder who has been ordered by authorities to stay away from the property. Police arrested the 27-year-old suspect, Martin Villalobos Jr., last week and transported…

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Concerned parents  are asking questions about a controversial Women’s History Month display created by students at a Virginia high school that included a section titled “A is for Abortion.” West Springfield High School, located in Fairfax County, started displaying the student-led alphabetic exhibit called “The ABCs to Me” in its hallway in March.  The “A…

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At just 27 years old, Karoline Leavitt has taken her place behind one of the world’s most powerful podiums—and she does it with boldness, grace, and an unshakable faith. Don’t let her age or warm smile fool you. Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, is a force to be reckoned with. She’s sharp, steady, and…

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Paula White-Cain, President Trump’s chief faith advisor, is being blasted for soliciting $1,000 donations in exchange for “supernatural blessings.” On White’s YouTube channel, she is promoting a special offer for the “Passover season.” “I believe that when you honor God on Passover starting on April 12th at sundown through Good Friday on the 18th and…

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A church and family are in mourning after a car accident on Friday night left two dead and two injured from the same family. Aaron Davis, 23, of Cranbury, New Jersey, and Joshua Davis, 22, of East Windsor, were both killed after the 2006 Mazda they were riding in flew off I-95 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,…

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A woman is speaking out after a former pastor who formerly worked as a Spanish campus pastor for Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA was charged with stalking her and breaking into her home. Marie Columna, 43, first met Sergio Guardia, 49, in 2007 when she was first married and began attending his Spanish…

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In a move that raised some eyebrows, President Trump announced that businesses could sponsor an egg at the upcoming White House Easter Egg Roll for anywhere from $75,000 to $200,000. A document released by Harbinger, an event production company, outlined the three sponsorship levels of $75,000; $100,000; AND $200,000. “By partnering with this historic tradition,…

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Doctors taking care of Pope Francis considered ending their treatment at one point as there “was a risk that he would not make it,” a report said. Gemelli Hospital medical director Dr. Sergio Alfieri recounted the scenes on Feb. 28 when the 88-year-old suffered a coughing fit and inhaled vomit, prompting staff to have to aspirate to clear…

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