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  Apr 20, 2025

  Man killed, pastor hospitalized in ‘freak accident’ after leaving Bible study

  A man was killed and a pastor critically injured when a tree crushed their vehicle in a “freak accident” after leaving Bible study in Toledo, Ohio.

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  Apr 20, 2025

  Vandals spray-painted lewd images, anti-Christian message on church ahead of Easter

  Lewd images and obscene phrases were spray-painted onto the walls and gravestones of a church in northwest England on Good Friday, prompting police to investigate the incident as a hate crime.

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  Apr 20, 2025

  Belief in the afterlife is on the rise, even among religious ‘nones’

  Belief in the afterlife is rising among Americans, notably even among those who identify as religious “nones,” or individuals with no formal religious affiliation. An analysis of recent data indicates a marked increase in afterlife belief among non-religious Americans, climbing from roughly 50% in the 1970s to around 60% today.

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  Apr 20, 2025

  This week in Christian history: Samuel Ferguson elected bishop, UMC labels homosexuality ‘incompatible with Christian teaching’

  Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the Samuel Ferguson being elected bishop, Girolamo Savonarola becoming a friar, and the United Methodist Church labeling homosexuality “incompatible with Christian teaching.”

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  Apr 20, 2025

  Travel: Italy’s Trento 5 centuries after the Counter-Reformation

  Trento, or Trent in English, could be mistaken for somewhere in the Austrian or Swiss Alps.

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  Apr 20, 2025

  5 interesting historical facts about Easter services

  Churches across the United States and abroad will celebrate Easter on Sunday, a holy day commemorating the resurrection of Jesus, as recorded in the New Testament. Here are five interesting historical facts about Easter Sunday.

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  Apr 19, 2025

  China imposes new bans on missionary work, claims it’s for ‘national security’

  China has banned foreign missionaries from preaching and establishing religious organizations, justifying the move as necessary for national security.

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  Apr 19, 2025

  Erica Campbell on ‘life-changing’ trip to Ethiopia: ‘My daughter says she'll never look at water the same’

  Gospel singer Erica Campbell reflects on her transformative trip to Ethiopia with World Vision’s Chosen program, highlighting how being “chosen” by children deepened her faith, inspired her family and reinforced her lifelong mission to serve others through music and ministry.

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  Apr 19, 2025

  Trump's week in review: From funding freezes to Holy Week celebrations

  Another week of the Trump administration has come and gone as the end of the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term rapidly approaches. Here are four developments that unfolded over the past week. 

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  Apr 19, 2025

  Pastor Greg Laurie uses snafu at White House to spread the Gospel

  Pastor Greg Laurie posted a humorous video to his X on Thursday about how he was accidentally blocked from entering the White House grounds despite being slated to deliver remarks at an Easter service there.

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  Apr 18, 2025

  Christian crowdfunding site GiveSendGo defends hosting campaign for Karmelo Anthony

  The founders of the Christian crowdfunding site GiveSendGo are standing firm in their decision to host a fundraiser for the family of Karmelo Anthony, who is awaiting trial for the murder of Austin Metcalf. 

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  Apr 18, 2025

  Ark. latest state to require Ten Commandments, 'In God We Trust' displays in public school classrooms

  Arkansas has become the latest state to require Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms as debate about the presence of the historic document in schools continues.