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There is an intriguing relationship between regular attendance at religious services and individuals’ subjective evaluations of the excitement present in their lives. Notably, a significant segment of the population, approximately 34%, abstains from participating in religious services, surpassing the proportion of those who regularly attend. Among this non-attending group, an overwhelming majority, roughly 59%, characterize
A coalition of pro-life pregnancy centers has taken legal action against Vermont state officials regarding a new law, SB 37, that imposes restrictions on their advertising and operations. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday by the Alliance Defending Freedom on behalf of the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Branches Pregnancy Resource Center and
Heather Preston of Premier Christian News writes that climate change advocacy group Green Christian encourages people to use more efficient ways to cool and heat homes, such as heat pumps, which are more efficient than traditional gas heating in the winter. July has seen some of the warmest days on record, leading to a growing
During the 34th United Church of Christ (UCC) General Synod held earlier this month, a resolution was decisively passed, urging member congregations of the liberal mainline denomination to provide assistance to “pregnant people” seeking abortions. The resolution also condemned the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in June 2022 on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
According to a recent poll conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, a majority of Americans express disapproval of President Joe Biden’s handling of national abortion policy. The survey, which included responses from over 1,200 adults in June, revealed that Biden’s overall job approval rating stands at 41 percent, while 58 percent
On July 13, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a significant announcement, stating that it has granted approval for the sale of a birth control pill without the requirement of a prescription in the United States. Presently, a woman in the United States who wishes to use birth control pills is required to obtain
According to the abortion advocacy group #WeCount, there has been a reported decrease of at least 25,000 abortions in the United States following the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court. #WeCount is a project of the Society of Family Planning that obtains regular abortion data from facilities across the country. The
Following the settlement of a lawsuit filed by a Christian physician and the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), the state of California has agreed to cease compelling doctors to engage in physician-assisted suicide, that contradicts their religious beliefs and professional ethics. Under the terms of the settlement, California state officials have agreed to refrain
The Trussell Trust, a Christian charity, has delivered almost three million emergency food parcels to people experiencing hardship in the UK between April 2022-March 2023. The trust reported that the demand for food parcels increased during winter and especially in December. There has been a 37% increase in the number of people accessing the service
In Uganda is the Shrine of the Martyrs, which holds one of the largest annual Christian gatherings in the world. Its sacred water is used in meetings and rituals, but local authorities warn that it is unsuitable for consumption. In the Christian faith, performing rituals and practices with previously blessed water is very common. In
The Bucket Ministry, located near Houston, Texas, is sharing God’s love by giving access to clean and safe drinking water to people in different parts of the world. In ten years, the ministry has already distributed 250,000 filters in 30 countries to ensure people can drink clean water. The Bucket Ministry began after its founder
Malachi O’Brien, pastor at Missouri’s The Church at Pleasant Ridge, took part in 153 consecutive marathons in order to raise awareness about youth mental health, adoption and foster care. On December 8, 2022, he fulfilled his goal of participating in consecutive marathons for 62 days, which broke the Guinness World Record. Known popularly as “Dr.
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