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How Christians Around the World Respond to Persecution

April 26th, 2017

A group of Christian scholars decided to study how Christian communities around the world react to religious oppression, and their findings may surprise you. Continue Reading »

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Russia Bans Jehovah’s Witnesses Nationwide

April 24th, 2017

The Russian Supreme Court has just upheld a law that effectively bans Jehovah's Witnesses nationwide. The ruling classifies Jehovah’s Witnesses as an “extremist group” that is a “threat" to public security. Continue Reading »

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Lesbian Couple Takes Pulpit at Historic Baptist Church

April 13th, 2017

A Washington D.C. church has taken a big step by appointing its first lesbian couple to the congregation. Although many denominations are trending toward more tolerance, there has been no shortage of criticism. Continue Reading »

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Illegal Immigration: A Moral Question

April 10th, 2017

Few things spark more heated debate these days than the topic of immigration. On both sides of the matter, emotions run high and beliefs are deeply ingrained... and both sides think they are morally in the right. Continue Reading »

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Gay Marriage Linked to Drop in Suicide Rate

February 23rd, 2017

An astonishing 29% of LGBT teens attempted suicide in the past year, compared to just 6% of heterosexual teens. However, a new study links the legalization of gay marriage to a marked decrease in suicide attempts among this vulnerable group. Continue Reading »

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Do We Have Religious Freedom?

January 13th, 2017

January 16th is Religious Freedom Day, the birthday of religious freedom in the United States. We've come a long way since Thomas Jefferson penned his famous statute, but by some indications we have a long ways to go. Continue Reading »

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Sanctuary Churches Shelter Illegal Immigrants

January 6th, 2017

There are 11 million immigrants residing in the U.S. illegally. With the future of immigration policy uncertain, churches are taking things into their own hands by offering sanctuary to those at risk of deportation. Continue Reading »

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The Case For Transgender Tolerance

December 2nd, 2016

Back on November 20, churches all around the United States held services to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance, a national event honoring transgender victims of violence worldwide – of which there are many. At a gathering in New Hampshire, 107 names we were Continue Reading »

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“Holy Hush”: Domestic Violence Goes Unspoken in the Church

October 20th, 2016

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and organizations around the country are holding events to highlight the issue. Those showing support include many churches and religious groups. Continue Reading »

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Gay Marriage in the Anglican Church

October 7th, 2016

This latest decision by the Episcopal Church to permit gay marriage has been highly criticized by other branches of the Anglican Church. Although the response has been peaceful in nature, it has not been without drama. Continue Reading »

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