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A Truth Social video showed Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes on Friday, Feb. 6. The post drew swift condemnation, and it reinforced concerns regarding Trumpian racism and misogyny. Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich and Detroit Archbishop Edward Weisenburger publicly rebuked President Donald Trump. Elected officials from both parties also
Broadview DHS protest charges dropped for 19 of 21 people arrested in November. On Feb. 9, the Cook County state’s attorney’s office dismissed the state charges, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. Faith leaders joined the demonstration in Broadview, Illinois, to condemn DHS actions. They also criticized the agency for blocking clergy
Episcopalians are intensifying opposition to Trump’s immigration detention expansion plans across the country. Critics condemn aggressive enforcement tactics in Minneapolis and other cities, and they argue the policies undermine immigrant dignity and community trust. Supporters of expanded enforcement say the measures protect public safety and secure borders, but church leaders
At a Feb. 4 House hearing, former Ambassador Sam Brownback warned that an authoritarian alliance threatens religious freedom worldwide. He told lawmakers that this authoritarian alliance threatens religious freedom because regimes see faith as a rival source of authority. Brownback called the trend unprecedented and alarming. He said communist and
Podcaster Defies Legal Threat from Prominent Christian Camp Shawn Ryan, a top-ranked podcaster and former Navy SEAL, is refusing to back down after receiving a legal threat from Kanakuk Ministries. The ministry, which operates one of the nation’s largest Christian summer camps, sent a demand letter accusing Ryan of defamation
Georgia lawmakers took a major step toward banning non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of child sexual abuse with the advancement of Trey’s Law. Abuse survivors and advocates testified Monday at the state Capitol in support of the bill, which seeks to prevent institutions from silencing victims through legal settlements. Among
Allegations and Lawsuit Filing A Texas woman has filed a Rodney Loy sexual abuse lawsuit against a prominent Arkansas church. Suzanne Lander, a Georgetown resident, sued North Little Rock First Assembly of God and lead pastor Rodney Loy on Jan. 26. She alleges years of sexual abuse that began when
At St. Thomas à Becket Episcopal Church in Morgantown, West Virginia the Rev. Michael Delk delivered a sermon on Christian integrity that connected Scripture to present-day violence. His message challenged dominant public faith narratives and rejected moral complacency. Christian integrity, he argued, is not political branding but faithful action, because
Howerton Accuses McLaughlin of Undermining Christian Faith On his Live Free podcast, Lakepointe Church pastor Josh Howerton harshly criticized YouTuber Rhett McLaughlin, accusing him of “gaslighting Christians” and promoting unbelief. According to Howerton, McLaughlin represents a growing threat: a deconverted ex-Christian who now works to pull others away from faith.
Refugees Face Fear Despite Legal Status Legal refugees in Minnesota, including many persecuted Christians and Afghan families, are facing renewed fear due to arrests under Operation PARRIS. This federal initiative, launched by the Trump administration in early January, seeks to reexamine refugees who have already been granted legal status but
Dispute Over Church Authority Escalates David Zima, a former ruling elder at St. Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Florida, is locked in a growing conflict with his former church. After the church’s controversial decision to leave the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) in late 2024, Zima resigned and sought membership at
Schott Touts Forgiveness and Restoration After Jail Visit Mercy Culture Pastor Landon Schott visited convicted child molester Robert Morris in an Oklahoma jail this week, drawing praise and criticism. Morris, the 64-year-old founder of Gateway Church, pleaded guilty last October to molesting Cindy Clemishire when she was 12. After their
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