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Anglican Roots Persist in a Changing Religious Landscape At the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, Lessons and Carols remains a central tradition, preserving the school’s Anglican identity. Though Episcopalians make up only 20% of the student body, the beloved Advent service draws people from all faith backgrounds. The university’s three annual services, scheduled
West Virginia’s school vaccination requirement has been reinstated after the state Supreme Court paused a lower court ruling that allowed religious exemptions. On Tuesday, the West Virginia Board of Education announced it would no longer accept religious exemptions. This reverses a week-old suspension of the mandate. The shift followed the Supreme Court’s stay of Raleigh
Costco challenges legality of emergency tariffs Retail giant Costco has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to recover tariffs collected under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA). The company contends that these IEEPA tariffs—used extensively by President Trump during his trade wars—were never legally authorized by Congress. According to Costco, the government
Abuse Ignored in the Name of Forgiveness A Minnesota church community’s handling of child sex abuse allowed Clint Massie to assault young girls for over 20 years. Massie, a respected member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church (OALC), was protected by church leaders who prioritized forgiveness rituals over legal accountability. Victims say they were pressured
Alabama Priest Leaves Clergy After Allegations of Sex-for-Support Arrangement Robert Sullivan, a longtime Catholic priest in Alabama, has left the priesthood following disturbing allegations of financial and sexual misconduct. His departure, or laicization, came after Heather Jones, now 33, accused him of providing her with money in exchange for “private companionship,” including sex, starting when
Christian Family Resists ICE Raids Across Chicago Suburbs The Luhmann family, led by conservative Christians Audrey and Andrew Luhmann, has become deeply involved in a faith-fueled resistance to ICE raids opposing Operation Midway Blitz, a federal deportation campaign in Chicago. Their teenage sons, Ben and Sam, have emerged as key figures in a grassroots network
A Bold Turn Toward Spiritual Themes Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery marks a thematic shift in Rian Johnson’s mystery trilogy. Departing from the satirical tone of Knives Out and Glass Onion, the new film dives deep into questions of Christian faith, spiritual warfare, and personal belief. Johnson, once a devout Christian, draws
Award-winning actor Kevin Costner will host Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas, a new ABC holiday special airing December 9. The program, also streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, aims to share the biblical story of Jesus’ birth through the eyes of Mary and Joseph. Costner, 70, says the special reveals “the real story” behind the
Episcopal Diocese Donates $1 Million for Gaza Child Medical Aid The Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey has pledged $1 million from a longstanding, underused fund to support Gaza child medical aid, targeting children and adolescents suffering the devastating effects of war. The donation, announced by Bishop Sally French on November 21, comes from the Jane
WhatsApp Message Spurs Panic in Atlanta Churches A viral WhatsApp audio message alleging imminent immigration raids in Atlanta churches sparked fear among Latino evangelical communities last week. The message, attributed to an unidentified pastor, warned that raids would take place on Thursday and Friday. One Atlanta pastor, who leads an 80-member Pentecostal church, addressed the
Post-Pandemic Pew Gap Highlights Single Mothers’ Absence Barna research shows only one in four single mothers attends church weekly—the steepest drop among women. While attendance across other groups rebounds, single moms remain notably absent. This trend raises a pressing concern: are churches truly responding to Scripture’s call to care for the vulnerable, including single mothers?
A federal judge has partially granted a temporary restraining order in a legal battle between the Jurisdiction of the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy (JAFC) and the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). The case stems from JAFC’s attempt to formally disaffiliate from ACNA, a move the denomination has refused to acknowledge. The legal dispute raises
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