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Christian Publishers Relieved as Bibles Avoid Trump Tariffs Christian publishers received reassuring news after weeks of uncertainty. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed that Bibles and other religious books are exempt from both reciprocal tariffs and China-specific tariffs initiated by President Donald Trump’s administration. Although initially unclear, CBP clarified that religious literature would not
Hundreds of college presidents and officials have signed a letter condemning what they call “unprecedented government overreach” under the Trump administration. Released by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), the letter argues that colleges must resist undue political interference while remaining open to legitimate oversight. Since its publication on Tuesday, the number of
For the first time in over 40 years, a new Christian medical school granting degrees in medicine has opened in the U.S. Belmont University’s Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine in Nashville welcomed its first class of 50 students this year. The cohort, dubbed the “fabulous 50,” is notably diverse, featuring veterans, farm-raised individuals,
A Historic First for the Denomination The president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s policy arm has introduced a resolution calling for a national ban on pornography. Brent Leatherwood, head of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), filed the measure Thursday. If passed, the resolution would become the first formal directive by the Southern Baptist
Immigration Laws Guarantee Rights for All U.S. immigration law provides legal protections for all individuals on American soil, regardless of their immigration status. The Refugee Act of 1980 ensures that migrants can apply for asylum based on credible fears of persecution. The law reflects bipartisan support and a historical reckoning with the nation’s failure to
As traditional religious affiliation declines, many are turning to art as a new means of engaging with spiritual questions. This shift opens space for visual creativity to function as a theological language, potentially unveiling new dimensions of spiritual insight. Art, both in its creation and reception, may serve as a meaningful alternative or complement to
Torrential Rainfall Devastates Rio Grande Valley In late March, the Rio Grande Valley experienced catastrophic flooding after over 16 inches of rain fell in a single day, an amount equal to the region’s average annual rainfall. Families like Consuelo Oliva’s were caught off guard in the middle of the night as floodwaters rapidly filled their
Flag Moved from Altar to Memorial Area Calvary Episcopal Church in Louisiana, Missouri, recently moved its American flag from the altar to the back of the nave. The move came in response to new guidance issued by Missouri Bishop Deon Johnson on March 19. The church repositioned the flag near a columbarium that honors interred
Death Announced by Cardinal Farrell At 9:45 AM on April 21, 2025, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced the death of Pope Francis. He passed away at 7:35 AM in the Casa Santa Marta. Cardinal Farrell praised the late pontiff’s lifelong dedication to service, compassion for the marginalized, and fidelity to
A Legacy in Jeopardy Six-time Grammy-winning Christian pop artist Amy Grant and her relatives are embroiled in a legal dispute over the Nashville Church of Christ. The church, founded in 1925 by Grant’s great-grandfather A.M. Burton, is now at the center of a high-stakes courtroom fight. Burton, a philanthropist and insurance executive, specified in the
U.S. Vice President JD Vance will travel to Italy and India from April 18 to 24, his office confirmed on April 16. The announcement followed days of speculation, including the appearance of the trip on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s official schedule. Vance is expected to meet with both Meloni and Vatican Secretary of State
Concerns Over Right-Wing Shift on Israel Pastor Dumisani Washington, a prominent advocate for Christian-Jewish unity, has raised alarms about growing antisemitic rhetoric among right-wing figures. He warns that this trend could damage the Republican Party spiritually and politically, just as it has contributed to a decline in Democratic Party favorability. In an interview with The
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