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If American history read like the Bible

Thomas Reese Wed 9 Nov 2022 17:34 GMT

If the Bible exposes the flaws of our spiritual forefathers, why should American history cover up the failings of our founders?

Most faith groups agree US has gone astray - they don't agree on the way forward

Adelle M Banks | Sat 29 Oct 2022 12:53 BST

The research, released shortly before Election Day, sheds light on questions of race, sexuality, abortion and immigration as well as sentiments about the country's origins.
Christian baker who refused to bake cake for lesbian wedding prevails in court

Anugrah Kumar | Wed 26 Oct 2022 10:23 BST

A court has ruled that the Christian owner of Tastries Bakery in California acted lawfully when she refused to make a wedding cake for a lesbian couple and instead referred them to a different bakery, citing her sincere religious belief that marriage is intended to be between one man and one woman.
Vatican renews provisional agreement with China on bishop appointments

Michael Gryboski | Tue 25 Oct 2022 11:24 BST

The Roman Catholic Church has renewed a scrutinized agreement with the People's Republic of China over the appointment of bishops, even as the Communist government continues to restrict religious freedom.
Reading the Bible leads to transformed lives, survey finds

Ryan Foley | Mon 17 Oct 2022 8:28 BST

"Our research shows that consistent interaction with God's Word changes us."
Supreme Court declines to hear Rhode Island fetal personhood case

Jack Jenkins | Fri 14 Oct 2022 8:54 BST

The move is a setback for supporters of the idea that an unborn fetus is entitled to full constitutional rights.
Former Congresswoman quits Democratic Party over 'cowardly wokeness'

Leonardo Blair | Wed 12 Oct 2022 9:25 BST

"I can no longer remain in today's Democratic Party that is now under the complete control of an elitist cabal of warmongers driven by cowardly wokeness, who divide us by racializing every issue & stoke anti-white racism," said Tulsi Gabbard.
Poll: More Protestant pastors say the economy is hurting their churches

Yonat Shimron | Wed 12 Oct 2022 8:48 BST

The survey also found that most pastors say congregational giving is in line with the previous year.
Court continues block of Ohio's 6-week abortion ban

Michael Gryboski | Tue 11 Oct 2022 12:26 BST

Siding with Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers in Ohio, a judge has expanded an earlier order blocking enforcement of a law that would ban most abortions after about six weeks into a pregnancy, or around the time a baby's heartbeat can be detected.
Christian baker appeals ruling on trans cake orders

Jennifer Lee | Sat 8 Oct 2022 13:17 BST

A Christian baker is appealing a 2021 ruling that found him guilty of discrimination for refusing to bake a cake celebrating a gender transition.
New York judge says polyamorous relationships should be given legal recognition

Michael Gryboski | Fri 7 Oct 2022 9:15 BST

Judge Karen May Bacdayan of the New York City Civil Court ruled in the case of West 49th St., LLC v O'Neill that "the time has arrived" for non-monogamous relationships to be given legal recognition.
Museum of the Bible returns 1,000-year-old Gospel manuscript to Greece

Anugrah Kumar | Fri 30 Sep 2022 8:06 BST

Leaders from the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., traveled to Greece this week to formally return a 10th-century, handwritten Gospel manuscript looted by Bulgarian troops in 1917.
New Jersey requires schools to teach middle schoolers about anal sex and 'pregnancy options'

Michael Gryboski | Thu 29 Sep 2022 7:21 BST

The New Jersey Department of Education is imposing sex education standards that require school districts to teach middle school students about anal sex and "pregnancy options" like abortion or face potential disciplinary action.