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Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s rivalry reveals our craving for controversy—and what’s lost when community is based on shared hatred, not love.This piece was adapted from Russell Moore’s newsletter. Subscribe here.Not since Tupac died have we seen the country quite as fixated on a feud between rappers. Over the past several weeks, artists Drake and Kendrick Lamar kept the news cycle abuzz with their dueling diss tracks—ridiculing each other in trivial matters of height a

His reporting was marked by a cheerful determination to uncover truth, which friends and coworkers attributed to his faith.Marshall Allen, an investigative journalist who insisted that uncovering truth was fundamental to Christian faith, died on May 19. The 52-year-old suffered a heart attack a few days earlier, according to his former employer ProPublica, one of the world’s leading investigative journalism organizations.Allen’s unflinching reporting on the US health care industry br

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ASHLAND, Ky., May 22, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Liberty Counsel filed a notice of appeal with the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of former Rowan County Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis. This is the beginning of her journey to take this case to the U.S. Supreme Court, a case which will argue for religious freedom with the goal to overturn the 2015 marriage case known as Obergefell v. Hodges.
The Ermold v. Davis case, along with a s Sou

While the ACNA hasn’t offered public updates on a trial for Stewart Ruch’s abuse response, Todd Atkinson, a bishop appointed to assist him, has been deposed over inappropriate relationships.Nearly three years ago, Bishop Stewart Ruch of the Anglican Church in North America’s Diocese of the Upper Midwest admitted “regrettable errors” in handling sexual abuse allegations against a lay minister, before taking a leave of absence. An acting bishop took over the diocese a

Her final work was continually revised but never finished. Can we know what she was aiming to achieve?Flannery O’Connor was an inveterate rewriter, working, reworking, and deleting episodes from her stories and novels. Her archives, collected at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, bulge with deleted scenes and alternate versions of characters scarcely recognizable as the people who inhabit the published versions of her stories.O’Connor spent five years crafting Wis

A former official at Southwestern Seminary has been charged with falsifying records in the federal probe into the denomination’s abuse response.
A former Southern Baptist seminary professor and interim provost has been indicted on a charge of obstructing justice in a sexual misconduct case, the Department of Justice announced Tuesday.Matt Queen, who was previously an administrator and professor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, allegedly gave the FBI falsified notes during an o

NEWS PROVIDED BYChristian Defense CoalitionMay 21, 2024WASHINGTON, May 21, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit today in the Northern District of Ohio against two organizations and seven individuals for violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.Here is a link to the news release from the Department of Justice:Justice Department Sues Two Organizations and Seven Individuals for Physically Obstructing Access to Reproductive Health Services

SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2024At some point, every Catholic must grapple with end-of-life decisions. No one is exempt, whether they are prepared or not. NOW AND AT THE HOUR OF OUR DEATH: MAKING MORAL DECISIONS AT THE END OF LIFE (Ignatius Press) takes a practical approach to these decisions in its question-and-answer format, making it easy for readers to find what they are looking for quickly and obtain answers to important moral decisions.Written by Nikolas T. Nikas, president and general c Source

LA MIRADA, CALIF.With nearly two-thirds of people saying they stay quiet about their beliefs due to the fear of offending others, it's clear a shift needs to occur to end the stalemate in today's argument culture. Biola University professors Dr. Sean McDowell and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff co-wrote a new book on how to do just that. On May 22, the two will host an exclusive eventThe End the Stalemate Challengeand live conversation modeling how to engage in conversation with someone who fundament Source:

ECFA is adding leadership integrity to its accountability criteria.
The accreditation agency for over 2,700 evangelical nonprofits wants to raise its standards to address “one of the greatest financial risks” posed to churches and ministries today: moral failures by leadership.For decades, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) has established guidelines around financial transparency, stewardship, and governance. This year, the organization announced plans to add

Even as I long for health and freedom, I see the good that God is doing.The end of April 2024 marked my 10th month in detention at Makala Central Prison in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).Each day passes, leaving the impression that I will be free tomorrow. I know the day I hope for will finally come, because I have put my hope in the Master of times and circumstances. As he says in Matthew 25:31–46, he is also detained with me here. When he is done with detention, he will lea

We do not deserve to wield influence in the church while being simps and sycophants to the secular world.There’s good reason for the church to be wary of social media influencers—particularly those who speak to spiritual matters. We aren’t wrong to be disconcerted at the idea of Christians being led by online personalities who might be more charismatic than theologically sound or more creative than credible, especially when the influencers are disconnected from church disciples

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NEW YORK, May 20, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Catholic League President Bill Donohue (photo) submits the following and is available for comment: The latest data show that a record number of Americans are committing suicide. Almost 50,000 killed themselves in 2022, up by 2.6 percent from the year before. We have a mental health crisis on our hands, but we are failing to address it properly.A third of studen Source: Catho

His upbeat hits and worship collaborations are capturing younger listeners on social media.
Some of the most popular music we hear in our Instagram and TikTok feeds comes from Forrest Frank, the independent artist and music producer known for his viral, feel-good songs.His beat-driven pop combines vibey grooves and infectious hooks in hits like “Up!” and “Good Day.”Frank was the top-ranked new artist on last year’s Billboard Christian charts, and his advice for fell

For immediate release: May, 20, 2024Christian historian and Bible expositor, Michael D. Fortner, has released another book filled with surprising insights and revelations; The Last Great Spiritual Conflict: Satan's War Against Pentecostals and Charismatics.Delving deep into the archives of Pentecostal history, the author discovered an ominous vision published in 1916 that predicted two great attacks to come upon modern Pentecostals and Charismatics.
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Long-standing norms against drinking, tattoos, and Catholic-coded church practices have rapidly fallen. What’s going on?Something has happened in the last 25 years in American evangelicalism—what I believe to be a massive generational shift. I’d like to sketch a picture of the change I see and ask if you see it too.First, though, let me set the scene. I have in mind low-church Protestant traditions in the United States: churches centered on the Bible, evangelism, and personal f

NEWS PROVIDED BYEPICMay 17, 2024NASHVILLE, May 17, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- GRAMMY®-Award Winning singer/songwriter Brandon Lake announces the extension of his wildly successful "Tear Off the Roof" tour with new Fall tour dates added. Featuring many fan favorite songs ("Praise You Anywhere," "Gratitude," "Graves Into Gardens"), unique collaborations, and brand new songs from the record-breaking album, "Coat of Many Colors," thes Source: EPIC

What we can learn from the chronicler’s stories about the kings of Israel.To the dutiful Bible reader, Chronicles might seem a bit baffling. As we read, we might find ourselves wondering, Haven’t I read this before? The short answer is yes and no .
The books of 1 and 2 Chronicles retell some of the same stories of Israel and Judah that appear in the books of Samuel and Kings. But the chronicler also offers a fresh perspective on those years by incorporating new material and leaving o

NEWS PROVIDED BYCatholic League for Religious and Civil RightsMay 9, 2024NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Bill Donohue wrote the following letter today to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell regarding the controversy over Harrison Butker. Please contact his communications chief: [email protected] May 17, 2024Mr. Roger Goodell, CommissionerNational Football League345 Park AvenueNY NY 10154Dear Mr. Goodell:NFL senior vice president Jonathan Beane add Source: Catholic League

We can humbly seek their wisdom without treating them as mascots for one position or another.On September 11, 2020, I found myself under a large tent, where 51 ministers of the Reformed Presbyterian Church had assembled for a COVID-era presbytery. They gathered to receive charges against me, initiating an ecclesiastical trial. I had published a book that affirmed the possibility of theistic evolution—a view regarded by some as dangerous.Through that process, I became personally (and painfu

American Bible Society study finds majority don’t trust technology with spiritual matters.Ask ChatGPT how to improve your spiritual life, and the natural-language processing artificial intelligence chatbot has plenty of suggestions.But Americans are skeptical that artificial intelligence, or AI, has much to offer in the way of reliable religious guidance.Sixty-eight percent of people don’t think AI could help them with their spiritual practices or “promote spiritual health,&rdq

In the uncanny valley of the shadow of data, we should fear no evil—and prepare for a very different future.This piece was adapted from Russell Moore’s newsletter. Subscribe here.In the past several weeks, two events occurred that are going to change our futures. One of them was the launching of OpenAI’s new artificial intelligence program, GPT-4o, just ahead of several competitors who will do the same in a matter of weeks. The other was the defrocking of a robot priest for tea

The late evangelist is one of just four Americans who have received the nation’s three highest congressional honors.
Salvation in Christ Jesus was offered in National Statuary Hall May 16 at the unveiling of a statue of the iconic late global evangelist Billy Graham, which has John 3:16 and John 14:6 carved in its base.“Friends, God’s grace is undeserved, but through Christ it is freely given. And it is by trusting in God’s sacrifice that we are saved,” US Sen. Ted

New Organization for Industry Professionals Building Early MomentumNEWS PROVIDED BYFaith in Entertainment GuildMay 16, 2024NASHVILLE, May 16, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- The newly organized Faith in Entertainment Guild gathered for its first formal meeting at Lifeway Films in Brentwood, Tennessee on May 7-8 with more than 100 members in attendance."This is a dream a long time in the making," said Barry Landis, a Guild co-founder. "It was wonderful being with so many peo Source: EPIC

Spiritual care is essential as stressors among law enforcement rise.Sitting in the front row of a supervisor training in 2016, Stamford Police Sgt. Sean Boeger raised his hand every time the instructor asked who had dealt with a particular experience, including homicides, fatal accidents, and child deaths.During his nearly 30 years as a police officer, 48-year-old Boeger had helped with body recovery efforts at Ground Zero after 9/11. When 20 children were killed by a lone shooter in 2012 at San