AME clergy to repay kickbacks from church sales

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Several New York African Methodist Episcopal clergy and others participated in a secret scheme with a developer who promised to turn five struggling church properties into more lucrative assets in exchange for “finders fees.”  The …

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Without Roe v. Wade homeschooling might be at risk

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With Roe v. Wade overturned, family privacy rights might now be at significant risk. Homeschooling Evangelicals cherish these rights, which are not directly mentioned in the Constitution. The strongest support for the right to homeschool …

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Three women ordained at SBC’s Saddleback Church

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While the Southern Baptist Convention’s Baptist Faith and Message states “…the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture”, meaning it’s not a woman’s role, and a 1984 resolution states “we encourage …

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QAnon, extremism and radicalization- how to disengage

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Conspiracy theories such as QAnon has gripped many Americans and can lead to extremism, radicalization and deep polarization. After the conspiracies’ promises fail, however, adherents may find themselves disillusioned, burnt out and seeking a way …

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