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But a group of biblical scholars, including some members of the museum's own advisory board, objected strongly to the gathering...

Under pressure, Museum of the Bible moves charismatic Christian conference off-site

by: Yonat Shimron Dec 6, 2018 (RNS) – After encountering a barrage of criticism for agreeing to rent space to a charismatic Christian group that claims the Trump presidency isRead More

Still, well over 200,000 Catholics in the archdiocese do go to Mass each week.

In Philadelphia, ordinary Catholics keep the faith – despite the church’s failings

by: Bob Smietana Dec 6, 2018 PHILADELPHIA (RNS) – Catholics in this city and places like it have been through hell in recent decades. The Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal,Read More

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Wayside moving out, PADS of Elgin taking over – Daily Herald

Elgin’s daytime homeless shelter, Wayside Cross Ministries, is moving out to find a new location in town, and the overnight shelter PADS of Elgin plans to take over the spaceRead More

The (election) probe is centered on Leslie McCrae Dowless...

Southern Baptist minister embroiled in election fraud controversy

by: Jack Jenkins Dec 4, 2018 (RNS) – The Rev. Mark Harris, a Southern Baptist pastor turned aspiring congressman, is facing allegations of election fraud in North Carolina, where authoritiesRead More

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‘A living martyr’ – World Magazine

Held in Turkey on charges of espionage and terrorism, facing a life sentence for doing the work of the church, American Pastor Andrew Brunson’s dramatic release was the work ofRead More

Will Christian leaders stand up?

Opinion: CNN evacuation… Threats to Free Speech is also a Threat to Religious Speech

Tonight (Dec. 6, 2018) watching CNN, I saw the evacuation of CNN’s New York facility because of a bomb threat. Host Don Lemon and other CNN personnel were forced ontoRead More

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Einstein’s ‘God letter’ sells for $2.9m – BBC

The 1954 letter about religion smashed its predicted price at an auction in New York. Source: Einstein’s ‘God letter’ sells for $2.9m – BBC

The song "Friends" was a favorite of George H.W.

Christian music artist Michael W. Smith performs at George H.W. Bush funeral

BATAVIA, Ill., Dec. 6, 2018 – Family and friends of  President George H. W. Bush’s funeral on Wednesday were serenaded by Grammy Award-winning Christian singer-songwriter Michael W. Smith. A recentRead More

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Aurora vigil calls for “moral solution” to immigration issues – The Beacon-News

Speakers at a candlelight vigil in downtown Aurora this week called for a “moral” solution to the myriad immigration questions. Source: Aurora vigil calls for ‘moral solution’ to immigration issuesRead More

Seventy-seven percent of churchgoers say they take an intentional day of rest,,,

Open on Sunday? Churchgoers share views on Sabbath

by Aaron Earls NASHVILLE (BP), Dec. 4, 2018 — According to Genesis, God created everything in six days before resting on the seventh. But around a quarter of churchgoers sayRead More