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Celebratory Release Sparks Tensions Mahendra Hembram, convicted for the 1999 murder of missionary Graham Staines and his sons, was released in April from Keonjhar jail in Odisha, India. His early release after 25 years, granted on the grounds of good behavior, was met with celebration by Hindu nationalist groups. Supporters
Two Republican congressmen are investigating over 200 NGOs, including major religious organizations, for allegedly aiding undocumented immigrants during the Biden administration. The inquiry, led by Rep. Mark Green of Tennessee and Rep. Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma, has drawn sharp criticism from faith leaders who call it a violation of religious
$5.4 Million Lawsuit Targets Campbell Family Wes Campbell, owner of the Grammy-nominated Christian band Newsboys, is facing a $5.4 million lawsuit, along with four family members. Filed on June 3 by former pastor Randall Schrum, the suit accuses the Campbells of defamation, conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and emotional distress. Schrum,
Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe of The Episcopal Church used Independence Day to reflect on the institution’s evolving identity. Once aligned with political elites, the church now sees itself as resisting what Rowe calls the Trump administration’s “overreach and recklessness.” His opinion piece, published July 3 in Religion News Service, argues
Long-Lost Document Surfaces After 120 Years A rare abolitionist scroll, signed by 116 New England Baptist ministers in 1847, has resurfaced in a Massachusetts archive. Volunteer researcher Jennifer Cromack found the 5-foot-long handwritten declaration in a slim box among 18th- and 19th-century journals. Titled “A Resolution and Protest Against Slavery,”
Leaders Promote Christian Nationalism While Others Deny Its Existence A growing number of evangelical leaders and conservative politicians are openly embracing Christian nationalist rhetoric. Figures like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and former gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano have publicly rejected the separation of church and state, calling for a reclaiming of
Approved in 2000, the abortion pill mifepristone is considered safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use up to 10 weeks into pregnancy. The agency reports that fewer than 0.5% of users experience serious adverse effects. Mifepristone, commonly used in combination with misoprostol, is supported by decades
Nine months after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of western North Carolina, the Episcopal Diocese continues recovery efforts. On September 28, 2024, torrential rains flooded Asheville and surrounding areas, damaging 23 churches, including the Cathedral of All Souls, which remains uninhabitable. Bishop José A. McLoughlin announced that over $440,000 has been
In Georgetown, Texas, Father Moses McPherson, a muscular, bearded priest of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR), is gaining online attention and converts through his outspoken embrace of traditional masculinity. His viral videos denounce what he calls feminized behaviors—like wearing skinny jeans or eating soup—as antithetical to true manhood.
Rise to Fame Through Preaching and Music Jimmy Swaggart, the once-celebrated televangelist and Pentecostal preacher, has passed away at the age of 90. Known for his fiery sermons and gospel piano performances, Swaggart built a multimillion-dollar ministry that reached millions in the 1980s. A cousin of musicians Jerry Lee Lewis
Christian comedian John Crist made his late-night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on June 16. The appearance marked a milestone for the 41-year-old comic, who paused his “Jokes for Humans” tour to perform a seven-minute set. Crist entertained the crowd with jokes about social media and his
Survivors Reunite in Remembrance and Faith On June 17th, worshippers returned to Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston to mark ten years since nine Black members were murdered during Bible study by a white supremacist. Survivors and supporters gathered in the same fellowship hall, reflecting on grief, forgiveness, and perseverance.
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