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Remembering Pope Francis (1936-2025)

April 21st, 2025

Pope Francis has passed away at 88 this Easter Monday, concluding a historic and transformative papacy that spanned 12 years and redefined the tone of the Catholic Church, pushing it in a more progressive direction.

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Thou Shalt Not Kill? Christians Split Over Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione

April 7th, 2025

Attorney General Pam Bondi is directing prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, leaving Christians divided: does ‘Thou Shalt Not Kill’ forbid the death penalty—or demand it?

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Is God Punishing Los Angeles?

January 17th, 2025

Did God cause the Palisades Fire? That's what many are saying online, arguing that God is punishing the 'godless' Los Angeles with the devastating inferno which has caused billions in damage and impacted countless lives.

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Is It Immoral to Celebrate a CEO's Murder?

December 16th, 2024

Public indifference to the United Healthcare CEO's murder has sparked widespread debate about the U.S. healthcare system and the morality of celebrating a killing. It has also spurred religious ethicists to weigh in.

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TX Pastor: "Execute a Few Women" to End False Rape Accusations

November 4th, 2024

Should false accusers be put to death? That's what Pastor Joel Webbon says should happen in a shocking viral sermon where he declares that adulterers and women who falsely accuse men of rape should be murdered.

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How Old Did These Famous Bible Characters Live to Be, Actually?

July 15th, 2024

How long can people live? Some biblical figures are stated to have lived over 900 years, including Adam and Noah. How and why did they live so long, and are we meant to take these advanced ages literally?

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Paranormal Expert: UK is "Running Out" of Ghosts

May 31st, 2024

Have you ever seen a ghost? If so, it may be your last according to one of the UK's leading paranormal experts, who says that ghosts may be moving on from our plane of existence as their spirit fades.

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What Happened to Each Faith's Major Prophet?

May 10th, 2024

How did the main prophet from each major global religion pass away? Some were murdered, some passed of illness, some of natural causes - and some even died and were resurrected. Here's how major prophets met their end.

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Man vs. Bear Debate: What Does the Bible Say?

May 9th, 2024

Discourse is swirling over asking women a simple question: If they were in the woods, would they rather encounter a man or a bear? The debate rages on, but the Bible actually weighed in on this issue 2,000 years ago.

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End Times: What Does Each Faith Say About Solar Eclipses?

April 5th, 2024

On Monday, April 8th, a total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. What do Christianity, Islam, and Judaism have to say about solar eclipses? What did ancient scholars believe?

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