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Pope Francis visits Corsica, warns against spiritual groups stoking division

At a conference on religion across the Mediterranean, the pontiff warned against varieties of spirituality that ‘seek self-aggrandisement by fuelling polemics, narrow-mindedness, divisions and exclusivist attitudes’ People welcome Pope Francis for his visit in his popemobile at Boulevard Charles Bonaparte during his apostolic journey in Ajaccio, on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica, France. Reuters Pope Francis urged Catholic priests …

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1 week, 3 days ago

UCC Christmas celebration on Dec 18

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad:One of the city’s most anticipated pre-Christmas events, the United Christmas Celebrations, is set to take place on December 18, marking its 46th year. The organising committee, which met on Friday to finalise preparations and take a group photograph, announced a grand public programme featuring prominent church leaders, bishops, and pastors from various denominations. A Christmas Carnival featuring carol singing …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Black denomination upholds stance against same-sex marriage. A gay pastor in its ranks seeks change

Associated Press

When the African Methodist Episcopal Church, arguably the world’s largest independent Black Protestant denomination, held its quadrennial General Conference in Ohio in August, among the agenda items was an issue that the Rev. “LGBTQ+ people in the church suffer in relative silence while those who have left are forced to find or even create new spiritual communities,” Leath told The …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump’s pick to run the DEA withdraws his name from consideration. Trump says he pulled the plug

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, has withdrawn his name from consideration for the job, becoming the second person selected by the president-elect to bow out quickly after being selected for a position requiring Senate confirmation. The sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida, said Tuesday in a post on X that he was …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

'You’ll pay for it!' Leaked videos show fringe pastors' warnings on interracial marriage

Raw Story

The Arizona Star has obtained videos showing multiple pastors at a Pentecostalism offshoot known as "The Message" that explicitly warns congregants against dating and marrying people of other races or ethnicities. One pastor of the church, Donny Reagan, told congregants back in 2013 that it was "pitiful" to see Black professional athletes dating white women. And then it creeps over …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Not all former Trump 'spiritual advisors' appear in public to support his 2024 campaign

Raw Story

With Election Day one week away, the campaign for Republican nominee former President Donald Trump organized a self-titled “11th hour” meeting for faith leaders last Monday in Concord, N.C. And never more than after surviving the violent attack on his very life on July 13th,” White said in a press release in July announcing the campaign’s “Believers for Trump” coalition. …

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2 months ago

Beyond campuses and churches, can Charlie Kirk turn out votes for Trump?

NPR

Beyond campuses and churches, can Charlie Kirk turn out votes for Trump? toggle caption Caitlin O'Hara for NPR Donald Trump and his campaign have put a lot of faith in Charlie Kirk and his Turning Point network of nonprofits. Sponsor Message Asked what Kirk meant by referring to "the seven mountains" in his prime-time speech at the Conservative Political Action …

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2 months ago

The Baylor Project: Tiny Desk Concert

NPR

The Baylor Project: Tiny Desk Concert When Marcus and Jean Baylor of The Baylor Project enter a space, their love for each other and playfulness is on display. When reflecting on their visit to the Tiny Desk, the Baylors remarked that this is a “one-of-a-kind performance” that perfectly reflected their ethos “of love, family, faith, culture and community!” The kinetic …

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2 months ago

Trump boosts a hard-right Christian worldview that paints the election as 'spiritual warfare'

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The campaign has launched a …

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2 months ago

"A corruption of what it means to be Christian": Liberal pastors challenge Christianity's MAGA turn

Salon

One August morning in Los Angeles, 18 Christian clergy members marched onto the street outside the Cameo Beverly Hills to support hotel workers striking for better pay, invoking Jesus Christ as one who taught that "whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." Many chose to leave and either …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Their churches no longer feel safe. Now Nicaraguans are taking their worship home

The Independent

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3 months, 1 week ago

Ferguson activist raised in the Black Church showed pastors how to aid young protesters

Associated Press

As twilight descended on Ferguson, Missouri, for a third consecutive night after the killing of Michael Brown Jr. by a police officer, Gwendolyn DeLoach Packnett could no longer hold her peace. “She was, ‘I know that you’re passionate about this, I know that you’re angry, but I need you to stay home tonight.’” “And I remember thinking to myself, ‘I …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Trial Of 3 Officers Accused Of Beating Tyre Nichols To Death Begins With Grim Warning

Huff Post

Former Memphis Police Department officers, from top left: Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, and from bottom left, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith. Memphis Police Department via AP, File MEMPHIS — Prosecutors in Memphis began opening arguments on Wednesday against the three officers on trial in the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man who was beaten …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gateway Church: Texas megachurch faces exodus of worshippers after a sex abuse scandal set off a summer of turmoil

CNN

CNN — Summer was off to a tumultuous start when allegations of child sexual abuse surfaced on a blog dedicated to Christian survivor stories. Last week, a pastor who oversaw all of Gateway’s campuses departed amid an undisclosed “moral issue,” becoming the latest in a series of changes for the church: The cancellation of its annual conference. ‘I did not …

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5 months ago

As a scholar, he’s charted the decline in religion. Now the church he pastors has closed its doors

Associated Press

They gathered one last time on Sunday — the handful of mostly elderly members of First Baptist Church in Mt. a time to be born, and a time to die.” They sang classic hymns — “Amazing Grace,” “It Is Well With My Soul” and, poignantly, “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.” Afterward, members voted unanimously to close the …

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5 months, 1 week ago

America’s toxic political climate faces calls to ‘tone it down’ after assassination attempt on Trump

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — “Tone it down!” That was the plea from one Republican congressman as he came to grips with the assassination attempt against Donald Trump at a political rally in the Butler Farm area where he grew up. Addressing the nation Sunday, Biden pointed to past examples of political upheaval, including Jan. 6 and more recently harassment of election workers, …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Pastors see a wariness among Black men to talk abortion politics as Biden works to shore up base

LA Times

President Biden and pastor Dr. J. Louis Felton pray at the Mount Airy Church of God in Christ on Sunday in Philadelphia. It’s in stark contrast to what’s being said on the campaign trail, where President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are wooing voters who support abortion rights, while Trump and his surrogates pursue anti-abortion voters. “I, honest to …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Pastors see a wariness among Black men to talk abortion politics as Biden works to shore up base

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Phoenix pastor the Rev. “I, honest to God, have never been more optimistic about America’s future if we stick together,” said Biden, addressing the congregation in a short speech that evoked Harris but did not mention abortion rights. Jackson said Biden’s recent flubs during the debate and subsequent news conferences shouldn’t stop him from touting his record of …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael Flynn appears to exit Donald Trump veepstakes

Raw Story

Retired Lt. General Michael Flynn, who briefly served as national security adviser under former President Donald Trump, signaled he’s not in contention to be Trump’s running-mate in the 2024 presidential election. Trump campaign treasurer Bradley Crate told Raw Story the filing was a “fraud.” Flynn is not generally believed to be among the people under serious consideration to serve as …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any women pastors

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Southern Baptists narrowly rejected a proposal Wednesday to enshrine a ban on churches with women pastors in their constitution after opponents argued it was unnecessary because the denomination already has a way of ousting such churches. It was the final day of the SBC’s two-day annual meeting in Indianapolis where Southern Baptists have also elected a new convention …

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6 months, 1 week ago

A January 6 Rioter Is Leading an Armed National Militia From Prison

Wired

Years after being accused of swinging a baseball bat at police officers during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, Edward “Jake” Lang is now using encrypted messaging channels to create a nationwide network of armed militias in all 50 states. As the 2024 US election approaches, Lang says that Napalm will be focusing on potential “civil unrest” …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any female pastors

LA Times

Southern Baptists narrowly rejected a proposal Wednesday to enshrine a ban on churches with female pastors in the denomination’s constitution after opponents argued it was unnecessary because the denomination already has a way of ousting such churches. It is the final day of the SBC’s two-day annual meeting in Indianapolis where Southern Baptists have also elected a new convention president …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Southern Baptists poised to ban churches with women pastors amid pleas to reconsider

LA Times

People attend the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Nashville in 2021. On a recent Sunday, its pastor for women and children, Kim Eskridge, urged members to invite friends and neighbors to an upcoming vacation Bible school — an annual Baptist activity — to help “reach families in the community with the gospel.” But because that pastor is a woman, …

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7 months ago

Pastor of controversial Church SPAC Nation shut down by government over fraud and sexual abuse allegations leads 2,000 women on 'female equality' march to Number 10

Daily Mail

The former leader of a Church shut down over fraud allegations and whose members were accused of alleged sexual abuse has led a 'female equality' walk to Number 10. Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega, 43, - who once coined the term 'offending in Fendi' due to his designer wardrobe - escorted 2,000 women to Downing Street yesterday to submit a petition …

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Pope Francis visits Corsica, warns against spiritual groups stoking division

UCC Christmas celebration on Dec 18

Black denomination upholds stance against same-sex marriage. A gay pastor in its ranks seeks change

Trump’s pick to run the DEA withdraws his name from consideration. Trump says he pulled the plug

'You’ll pay for it!' Leaked videos show fringe pastors' warnings on interracial marriage

Not all former Trump 'spiritual advisors' appear in public to support his 2024 campaign

Beyond campuses and churches, can Charlie Kirk turn out votes for Trump?

The Baylor Project: Tiny Desk Concert

Trump boosts a hard-right Christian worldview that paints the election as 'spiritual warfare'

"A corruption of what it means to be Christian": Liberal pastors challenge Christianity's MAGA turn

Their churches no longer feel safe. Now Nicaraguans are taking their worship home

Ferguson activist raised in the Black Church showed pastors how to aid young protesters

Trial Of 3 Officers Accused Of Beating Tyre Nichols To Death Begins With Grim Warning

Gateway Church: Texas megachurch faces exodus of worshippers after a sex abuse scandal set off a summer of turmoil

As a scholar, he’s charted the decline in religion. Now the church he pastors has closed its doors

America’s toxic political climate faces calls to ‘tone it down’ after assassination attempt on Trump

Pastors see a wariness among Black men to talk abortion politics as Biden works to shore up base

Pastors see a wariness among Black men to talk abortion politics as Biden works to shore up base

Michael Flynn appears to exit Donald Trump veepstakes

Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any women pastors

A January 6 Rioter Is Leading an Armed National Militia From Prison

Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any female pastors

Southern Baptists poised to ban churches with women pastors amid pleas to reconsider

Pastor of controversial Church SPAC Nation shut down by government over fraud and sexual abuse allegations leads 2,000 women on 'female equality' march to Number 10