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The Prince William County Police Department in Virginia announced that Rui Jiang, a 35-year-old Falls Church resident who was arrested after allegedly trying to attack a church during a worship service, faces a new charge of attempted aggravated murder. Jiang, who was carrying two knives and a gun, was arrested outside Park Valley Church in Haymarket last fall after reportedly making online threats against the congregation. Read more. |
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A survey from Pew Research Center shows that 22% of Americans identify as "spiritual but not religious." Findings showed that these respondents view organized religion in a more negative light than do those who classify themselves as religious and spiritual. Take a look at the findings now. |
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The faith-based nonprofit WallBuilders is suing the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority after it rejected the group's proposed bus ads. One of the ads featured a picture of George Washington kneeling in prayer alongside the statement, "Christian? To find out about the faith of our founders, go to wallbuilders.com." Read more. |
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Holy Family Church, the only Roman Catholic Church in Gaza, was damaged by an alleged Israeli airstrike last weekend, with shrapnel damaging the church and its parish buildings. Its solar panels and water tanks were destroyed. Palestinian Christians caught up in the Israel-Hamas conflict are reportedly facing an increasingly "desperate" situation. Read more. |
