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May 14th, 2025
Trump’s refugee freeze just made an exception for white South African Afrikaners, prompting so much outrage the Episcopal Church ended its longstanding resettlement work with the U.S. government.
Should the President Pose as a Religious Leader?
May 5th, 2025
As cardinals at the Vatican ready for a conclave to select the next pope, Catholics around the world were shocked to see President Trump post an AI-generated image of himself as the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Christian Pastor Arrested After Praying Against Trump Budget Cuts
May 2nd, 2025
Rev. William Barber was recently arrested for praying at the Capitol in protest of budget cuts to services for the poor. Now, some are wondering if religious freedom in Washington is only for Trump-aligned Christians.
Trump Task Force to Root Out "Anti-Christian Bias" in State Dept
April 17th, 2025
President Trump just launched a task force to root out "anti-Christian bias" in the government. Supporters call it justice, but critics call it a weapon against the LGBTQ+ community. Is this protection or persecution?
Report: Most Migrants at Risk of Deportation are Christian
April 7th, 2025
A new immigration report warns that Trump’s immigration policies could lead to the deportation of millions of Christians, threatening families, churches, and the future of Christianity in the U.S.
Elon Musk: Muslim Aid Groups Are "Terrorists"
March 3rd, 2025
Amidst DOGE cuts, Elon Musk recently labeled Muslim aid groups “terrorists,” drawing strong condemnation from Muslim activists who say his comments fuel Islamophobia and endanger innocent lives.
Pope Francis and JD Vance Spar Over 'Ordo Amoris'
February 17th, 2025
Vice President JD Vance recently promoted 'ordo amoris', the philosophy that God calls us to love in a hierarchy, with family at the top and foreigners at the bottom. Does 'love thy neighbor' come with conditions?
Does God Really Want Us To Love Our Neighbors?
February 13th, 2025
President Trump's recent pausing of the refugee program in the United States has prompted much backlash, including a strong reaction from Pope Francis, who begs the president to reverse course on the refugee ban.
Could Charity Become Illegal?
February 10th, 2025
The Trump administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE agency are cracking down on Lutheran charities, alleging refugee and social programs are a massive money laundering scheme fleecing taxpayers of billions.
Will America Take Over These Holy Sites in Gaza?
February 10th, 2025
Donald Trump recently stated he wants the United States to take control of Gaza following the Israel-Palestine conflict. Here are some of the historic sites the United States would inherit should that happen.
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