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Religious Resistance Grows Against ICE Operations Hundreds of clergy from across the U.S. gathered in Minneapolis on January 22 to protest ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions under Operation Metro Surge. The event, part of a larger faith-based effort to resist President Trump’s deportation policies, brought around 200 religious leaders into immigrant-heavy neighborhoods. Singing
A Year After Controversial Sermon, Bishop Budde Stands Firm One year after her widely criticized sermon directed at President Trump, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde returned to the national spotlight, this time speaking from a Minneapolis church during protests against the administration’s mass deportation campaign. Her original plea for “mercy” toward immigrants was condemned by Trump
Presbyterian Church Honors Good’s Sacrifice The Presbyterian Church (USA) has publicly honored Renee Good, a Minnesota woman fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, as a martyr of faith and justice. Good, a lifelong Presbyterian, was killed less than a week ago during a confrontation with ICE officers in Minneapolis. The denomination’s
Retiree Benefit Cut Sparks Controversy The North American Mission Board (NAMB), one of the wealthiest entities in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), has ended life insurance coverage promised to its forced retirees. The board cited financial pressure and framed the decision as “responsible stewardship.” However, critics argue that the $1 million annual savings are insignificant
A Baptist church in Frankfort, Kentucky, has declined a $200,000 federal grant, citing concerns over restrictive conditions tied to immigration enforcement and diversity policies. First Baptist Church on St. Clair, which suffered $1.2 million in flood damage in April, refused the FEMA funds due to stipulations it felt conflicted with its mission of inclusion and
The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother of three, has intensified debate over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Good was killed by ICE agent Jonathan Ross on January 7 during “Operation Metro Surge” in Minneapolis. She was shot three times while driving away from the enforcement scene, raising questions
Court Rules in Favor of Mary Jones After Lengthy Legal Battle A Washington state appeals court has dismissed disgraced pastor Micahn Carter’s defamation lawsuit against his former church secretary, Mary Jones. In a unanimous decision on December 30, the court ruled that Jones’ 2021 blog post about a “nonconsensual and horribly traumatic event” did not
Audio Content Returns After Five-Year Hiatus More than five years after sexual abuse allegations surfaced against apologist Ravi Zacharias, over 160 of his recorded talks and lectures are being sold online. The newly launched Ravi Zacharias Library, run by family members, offers audio recordings priced between $3.50 and $10. The relaunch has sparked sharp criticism
Christian Identity Under Fire Despite Sporting Triumph India’s victory in the Women’s Cricket World Cup in October 2025 marked a historic moment, but for star player Jemimah Rodrigues, the aftermath was bittersweet. After her match-winning performance in the semifinal against Australia in Navi Mumbai, Rodrigues publicly credited her Christian faith. She cited a Bible verse
A new Lifeway Research study reveals that holiday generosity remains strong among American Protestant churchgoers. Conducted online in early September 2025, the survey sampled 1,200 adults who attend Protestant or non-denominational churches at least monthly. It found that 84% of respondents made at least one additional donation—either financial or material—during the Christmas season. This trend
As soon as Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” hits the speakers, Russell Moore knows it’s time to list his favorite books of the year. His 2025 selections reflect a world shaped by theological questions, technological disruption, and the deep human longing for meaning. These books, each compelling in its own way,
A Defining Moment in the National Spotlight Bishop Mariann Budde, leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C., became a national figure during the traditional interfaith prayer service following a recent presidential inauguration. Speaking with clarity and conviction, she felt called to say something meaningful, though uncertain of how it would be received. Budde describes
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