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President Trump auctioned off a painting of Jesus Christ on New Year's Eve for an eyebrow-raising $2.75 million. That got us think
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Krampus has gone mainstream, popping up in Christmas parades and holiday events across the U.S. That has ignited fierce backlash f
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Reading biblical texts about the birth of Jesus, there's an overlooked theme with parallels to a hot button-issue of our own time:
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Prior to his death, 'Dilbert' cartoonist Scott Adams announced he was converting to Christianity just in case God exists. This is called Pascal's wager, a confession of faith based on risk/reward.
Faith leaders nationwide are protesting the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, exposing deep divides over state power, police accountability, and the role of religion in political protest.
A Utah Chick-fil-A franchise sparked national controversy after publicly congratulating a gay couple on their wedding. And as backlash mounts, both the franchise and corporate have refused to back down.
Christians are divided following a series of controversial figures are getting baptized after public scandal. Are these acts sincere expressions of faith, or simply performative attempts at redemption?
A real estate developer’s plan to create Christian nationalist communities in Appalachia is attracting outspoken extremists and fierce resistance from locals who fear their towns are becoming extremist enclaves.
President Trump auctioned off a painting of Jesus Christ on New Year's Eve for an eyebrow-raising $2.75 million. That got us thinking about what some of the most famous paintings of Jesus throughout history are.
Christians are divided on how to treat the transgender community, with some hosting prayerful protests condemning religious harm, and others preaching fiery sermons framing trans issues as a spiritual threat.
In December 1914, enemy soldiers along the Western Front climbed out of their trenches, exchanged gifts, and sang carols in a spontaneous Christmas truce, becoming a powerful testament to shared humanity.
Krampus has gone mainstream, popping up in Christmas parades and holiday events across the U.S. That has ignited fierce backlash from Christians who see him as an unwelcome and even demonic intrusion into the holidays.
Gingerbread may be synonymous with Christmas today, but its origins tell a much darker story. From Roman rituals and Queen Elizabeth’s court to witchcraft panics, this holiday staple has a surprisingly twisted past.
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