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As Donald Trump inches closer to the 2024 presidential election, his rhetoric increasingly revolves around America’s “final battle” against what he calls “sinister” and “dangerous” forces. This messaging resonates with his evangelical supporters, particularly those who align with a movement called the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), led by figures like Lance Wallnau. Wallnau has gained
A recent Lifeway Research study revealed that while opioid abuse continues to devastate communities across the United States, many churches are offering less support for individuals struggling with opioid addiction. This decline in church involvement is concerning, given that the opioid epidemic has led to record-breaking death tolls, with 82,000 opioid-related deaths in 2022 alone.
Pope Francis launched the second phase of his Catholic Church reform by asking forgiveness for various wrongs. He stressed that the church must acknowledge its sins to regain credibility with the faithful. This penitential act took place after his challenging trip to Belgium, where issues such as clergy sexual abuse and women’s treatment highlighted the
In the late 1700s, Robert Raikes witnessed children in Gloucester, England, engaging in troubling behavior, prompting him to establish the first Sunday School in 1780. His mission was to help children learn to read and grow spiritually, especially on Sundays when they were free from factory work. Two hundred fifty years later, while much has
Jason Le Shana, program director of the Baylor Collaborative on Faith and Disability, spoke at a Baylor University workshop on Sept. 17, urging attendees to commit to small steps toward creating a culture of inclusion for individuals with disabilities. Le Shana emphasized that neglecting this group doesn’t reflect God’s heart and negatively impacts the body
The University of Notre Dame recently celebrated the inauguration of its 18th president, Holy Cross Father Robert A. Dowd, in a ceremony that extended over two days in September. This event was markedly different from the low-key transition experienced by one of his predecessors, Father Theodore Hesburgh, who became president in 1952 without a formal
Rev. Tim Ahrens, speaking to his congregation in Columbus, addressed the issue of Christian Nationalism, emphasizing that defining America as a Christian nation cannot be achieved. He reflected on the backlash he received after supporting Ohio’s reproductive rights amendment, noting that criticism often came from fellow Christians. This highlighted the growing divide over issues like
In early September, Indonesian authorities arrested seven suspects accused of threatening violence against Pope Francis during his visit from September 3 to 6. The arrests were made by Densus 88, Indonesia’s elite counterterrorism unit. The suspects had posted threats on social media, including plans to harm the pope and set fire to sites where he
The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church recently announced a settlement agreement with clergy members who had sued the denomination over mishandled retirement funds. This lawsuit, involving a loss of $90 million, primarily accused the church’s former retirement services director, the Rev. Jerome Harris. The agreement, pending judicial approval, was revealed during the AME Church General
In April, Rev. Chris Marchand, an Anglican priest from Peoria, Illinois, launched Wall of Silence, a podcast addressing abuse and cover-ups within the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). However, after just two months, Marchand’s bishop, Alberto Morales, requested he suspend the podcast. The podcast, which had gained between 500 and 1,000 listeners per episode,
Religious Affiliation Declines Across All Age GroupsData from the Public Religion Research Institute shows every age group experienced declines in religious affiliation. The largest increases in unaffiliated individuals occurred among Americans aged 30 to 49. Their numbers grew nearly 48% between 2013 and 2023. Similarly, the percentage of unaffiliated individuals among those aged 18 to
In recent years, many wealthy pastors have transitioned from writing best-selling books to generating income through life coaching. This shift enables them to maintain lifestyles that rival those of secular celebrities, earning substantial sums from side businesses while continuing their pastoral duties. With some charging fees from $29 per month to tens of thousands per
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